University of Helsinki
Name: Mian Awais Ahmad
Study field: Law
Campus: City Center Campus
Hi Mian! What made Finland stand out as your study destination?The main reason which made me pick Finland was about its strong understanding of equality between students i.e. free education for all.
Plenty of reasons that make University of Helsinki “so special”. That includes its fantastic reputation, high international ranking, rich history, culture, and excellent faculty of course.
So what has been the best part in your studies so far?
As a law student, the availability of vast opportunities outside text books. For example, I have joined Law School Clinic at the moment which gave me a chance to work with refugees and asylum seekers.
How does University of Helsinki provide you with support, advice and guidance?
In my faculty, if you are in trouble just go visit any of your professors and they actually help you out. I even have been visiting Vice Dean of the Faculty of Law over minor issues and she was always there for me in form of “support, advice and guidance”. If the issues are non-academic, students can approach Student Union of Helsinki University (HYY). As a member of HYY parliament I can assure that we are always available for student assistance.
What are your career plans?
I would love to work for Foreign Ministry of Finland in field of Human Rights. Other than that I have very strong motivation to start my own business.
Do you have good advice for applying to University of Helsinki?
First of all “APPLY” no matter what! Never think you are not good enough for University of Helsinki because it’s not only the grades which matter. Place special emphasis to your letter of motivation or statement of purpose.