Imagine
a community founded by people who understood that one's value is determined by individual accomplishment and the ability to withstand adversity-
"Sisu"

Place this community on a rugged piece of land jutting into the cold clear water of the world's largest body of fresh water-
Lake Superior

Give this land rich natural resources and beauty then surround it with pristine forests-
The Keweenaw

Provide a drastic change of atmosphere to spice the experience-
Northern Seasons

Add an historically successful economy that has relied on the skills of diverse ethnicity-
Houghton /Hancock

Develop an institution dedicated to building a community, and helping it's members to realize their potential-
Finlandia University

Then you will have imagined your