Tutor: a student taking you under their wing

saga_arolaCongratulations to all of you who have been accepted to the University of Helsinki! During the summer you will get a letter from your tutor. But what is a tutor, you ask. What does a tutor do?

A tutor is a student at the University of Helsinki, who wants to help new students, national and international alike, at the beginning of their journey into the academic and student life. We are a carefully selected and well-trained bunch eagerly waiting to welcome you to the University of Helsinki!

We help you with all the certificates and documents that you need to get at the beginning of the semester, as well as with course registration. We make sure you get familiar with your campus, so that you can find your way to lectures. But it’s not all work and no play. We can also organize hangouts and freshmen parties. We are your tutors, yes, but we are also your friends.

We know that beginning your studies can be exciting and stressful at the same time, especially if you’ve just moved to a new country, and we want you to know that we are here for you.

Looking forward to seeing you in Helsinki at the end of August!

Best regards, Saga Arola