Susanna Lindholm: “Hello Atlanta – USA, bye Finland (and 6 other countries)!”

We had the pleasure of getting to know Susanna Lindholm and her quite international journey from Finland to the USA. Susanna is new to Atlanta and would love to connect with Europeans and other international professionals.
She arrived @ Atlanta during very unusual period – during the pandemic.
Get to know Susanna via her own words below and feel free to connect with her:

Introduction
Hi all, nice to meet you!

My name is Susanna, I’m 29 and I come from Finland. Actually, I have lived in 7 countries and tried to learn 10 languages, so I’m quite an international person. Travelling is my dearest hobby and until now, I have visited 45 countries. I am new to Atlanta and would love to make new friends here! My education is Master’s in Business Management, and I work in Business Development and Marketing at gatc LP, which is a German-American company helping foreign companies to the American market.

Finland

Originally, I am from Finland, the land of snow and Northern lights. However, summers in Finland are quite warm (+20-25 C) and there are 188.000 lakes and 510.000 lake houses to enjoy the Finnish nature. The Finnish nature, forests and lakes are something that I always miss when living abroad.

Germany

The first foreign country for me to live in was Germany. I studied German language and Business Administration in Lüneburg and Münster. Germany has beautiful old cities and an excellent taste for beer. Something that I miss from Germany are the little bakery shops where to grab a pretzel or bread for breakfast.

South Korea

My second foreign country to live in was South Korea, where I studied Asian Studies and International Business. That was my first time in Asia, and I was excited about the cultural differences. The streets were cute with very colorful advertisements and karaoke rooms everywhere. Karaoke rooms were so much fun! I hope I could find something similar also in Atlanta.

India

After South Korea, I moved to India and did a traineeship in trade politics at the Embassy of Finland in New Delhi. At the beginning, life in Delhi was a culture shock for me. With some time, I started to enjoy the culture, the colorful clothes and of course the tasty Indian food. Living abroad increases the intercultural competence and understanding of diversity.

USA

From India, I moved to New York to work in Business Development at a chamber of commerce and organized business events in New York. New York has been one of my favorite cities so far! It is so diverse. When walking down the streets, almost everyone walking along is a foreigner. When basically everyone there is a foreigner, you will start to feel welcome and home as well. Also, the huge skyscrapers are impressive and great evidence how intelligent humans can be when able to create such incredible buildings.

China

From New York, I moved to China to work in International Marketing at a Chinese office furniture and real estate company. China surprised me positively! The Chinese nature had spectacular mountains and hiking opportunities and the food was super delicious (especially Chinese tomato soup)!

From China, I moved back to Finland for one year. I finished all my studies, which include four university degrees. Simultaneously, I worked in Sales and Marketing of SRV business premises in Helsinki. I still missed the international atmosphere and decided to move abroad once more.

Belgium

I moved to Belgium and started working in Marketing and Communications at the European Parliament in Brussels. That was the most intercultural organization I had worked for so far! I had colleagues from all European countries and even wider. That was quite happy time in Brussels, no signs of Corona pandemic yet.

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Then, in March 2020, I got a great opportunity to widen my international experience in the USA.
I moved to Atlanta and started working at gatc LP.
Gatc LP is a German-owned company helping foreign companies to the American market by establishing subsidiaries. It is a perfect chance to use all my intercultural skills learnt so far. Most of our colleagues and clients are German, so German language practice is guaranteed. However, the official working language is English. We are also members of the Swedish chamber, so I can actually practice all three languages here. Previously, I have taught Finnish to foreigners as a hobby. If anyone is interested in learning languages, just let me know! Maybe we could practice Finnish, Swedish, or German together.

Now when the COVID-19 situation is starting to get better, I would love to meet intercultural-minded people in Atlanta! It would be great to share experiences and make new friends. Maybe we could go to cafes, restaurants, nightclubs, or sightseeing. And, one of my hobbies is ballroom dancing.

I am really looking forward to EuroCircle events and meeting everyone!
Feel free to contact me already if you might be interested in practicing languages or just making new friends.

This is me:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/susanna.lindholm.50
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/susannalindholm/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Susanna_USA
Instagram: www.instagram.com/susanna_international/  
EuroCircle forum: https://forums.eurocircle.com/profile/177364-susku/

Atlanta – Mar 04 2020

MARCH MADNESS WITH EUROCIRCLE

Happy Wednesday everyone;

We have confirmed the venue for our March 4th Atlanta Eurocircle gathering (next Wednesday).

We will meet at AGENCY located at PHIPPS. We had it there last year and had a great turnout on the patio.

This time we will meet inside in the bar area. Parking is plentiful and free around the venue.

An official invite will follow – please remember to invite all your international & like-minded friends and we look forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday, March 4th, start time 7:00pm until.

Salutations,

David
www.eurocircle.com
www.facebook.com/eurocircle

Atlanta – Feb 12 2020

EUROCIRCLE COCKTAILS @ WHISKY MISTRESS

We will have our February EuroCircle get-together on Wednesday, Feb 12th at Whisky Mistress in Buckhead

Salutations,
David

Atlanta – Jan 08 2020

EuroCircle 2020 Kick-off at Pasha

Hello everyone

Please join us   for our first 2020 EuroCircle get-together (Wednesday, January 8th) . We will meet at the brand new restaurant & bar PASHA located at Miami Circle, start time 7:00pm until. Official invite to follow Salutations and to all a great weekend!

David

EuroCircle Atlanta

Atlanta – Nov 06 2019

Hello everyone: Our November EuroCircle get-together will take place TONIGHT on Wednesday, Nov 6th .Mark your calendars and invite your international & like-minded friends.

BRING A FRIEND – we only work word by mouth, no paid ads. Please pass the invitation to your European friends and colleagues – or share it in your country groups (Sweden, Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, Germany etc) in Atlanta.

PAPARAZZI needed…even if you have a great camera on your mobile, please snap a few photos and send to atlanta@eurocircle.com (website / facebook)! Check out EuroCircle event at Facebook

Look forward seeing you all TONIGHT

Salutations,
David
Atlanta Eurocircle

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MORE PHOTOS from previous events are at EuroCircle Atlanta Page

Atlanta – Dec 11 2019

EUROCIRCLE ATLANTA HOLIDAY PARTY

Wednesday, Dec 11 2019 at 7 pm

THREE SHEETS – Sandy Springs

Greetings everyone;

I can’t believe December is already here. We are celebrating Holiday get-together on Dec 11th (second Wednesday instead of our usual first Wednesday of the month).
We will meet at THREE SHEETS in Sandy Springs, start time 7:00pm until. This venue has always been good to us and once again they have opened the doors for us to celebrate our monthly gathering. We will be in the main building (patio upstairs is closed for the winter) so please invite your international & like-minded friends and join us next week for our end of year Eurocircle celebration. Parking is plentiful and free and we will also have complimentary appetizers on hand.

Look forward to seeing everyone next week!
Salutations,
David
Atlanta Eurocircle

Atlanta – Oct 02 2019

EuroCircle’s October Get-together at the Little Alley Steak “Buckhead”

Hello everyone:

Our October EuroCircle get-together will take place on Wednesday, Oct 2nd at Little Alley Steak in Buckhead. We will meet outside on the patio area, start time at 7:00pm until…

Official invite to follow so please mark your calendars and invite your international & like-minded friends.

Salutations,

David (atlanta@eurocircle.com)

Atlanta Eurocircle
www.facebook.com/eurocircle

Atlanta – Sep 04 2019

EuroCircle at The Alden Chamblee/Brookhaven on Sep 4th

Hello everyone;

Please join us September 4th at The Alden located in Chamblee / Brookhaven area – cool venue with great inside bar and patio / rain or shine event so please invite all your international & like-minded friends – hope to see you next week.
Have a great Labor Day weekend,

Salutations,
David
Atlanta Eurocircle

Atlanta – Jul 10 2019

EuroCircles July Get-Together @ Arnette’s Chop Shop

Hello everyone;

Please join us this Wednesday, July 10th at ARNETTE’S Chop Sop in Brookhaven for our monthly Eurocircle get-together. We will meet upstairs in the bar & patio area, start time at 7:00pm until…
Please remember to invite all your international & like-minded friends and we look forward to seeing you this Wednesday.

Salutations,
David
Atlanta Eurocircle
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Atlanta – Jun 05 2019

EuroCircle Atlanta June Get-together

Please join us for our June Get-together at Mission + Market on Wednesday, June 5th. We will meet outside on the back patio or in the bar area pending weather so this is a rain ort shine event. Please invite all your international & like-minded friends to join us.

Look forward to seeing you son,

Salutations – David
EuroCircle Atlanta
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