University of Helsinki
University of Helsinki has so much to offer (learning spaces, laboratories, libraries, technology etc), so couple of our Student Ambassadors decided to share with you some of their personal favorite places. What’s your favorite place at the UH?
Anna Yukhtenko, studying in the International Master’s Degree Programme in Economics
One of my favourite places at the University is the Learning Centre Aleksandria. I somehow feel that it is a little island of stability and calmness when it comes to the stress of the exam period. It is quite hard to concentrate and work productively at home, as there are plenty of distractions. But in Aleksandria I feel far more motivated! The fact that everyone is studying hard inspires me to do the same, increasing my overall productivity. And you can always meet your friends there and have a nice coffee break and recharge your batteries before going back to textbooks-equations-lecture notes 🙂
Another awesome place at the University is UniSport. When I first came there to exercise, I was surprised (in a good way, of course) by the diligence and eagerness to train exhibited by all students. Even though sometimes the gym quite crowded, I kind of like it. It means that university students here in Helsinki care about their health and well-being 🙂 Everyone is willing to take turns while using tredmills or weights and share some tips about healthy way of life. And going there with a group of friends is so much fun also! I am sure that with the amount of sitting and studying that we do, going to our wonderful gym facilities every week is just necessary.
Veronika Kiseleva, studying in the International Master’s Degree Programme in Forest Sciences and Business (MScFB)
One of my favourite places of the city centre campus area is a so-called Think Corner. This place combines amazing atmosphere, student life spirit and tasty coffee! However, it is not only a place to hang out. Here you can also buy a university hoodie or other stuff with a university logo on it! Moreover, there are a lot of theme-specific educational evenings and events organized during a year! Visit it yourself.
Dina Nitisa, studying in the International Master’s Degree Programme in Plant Production Sciences
The new library in Kaisa house is probably one of my favourite places in the entire city. I think it is built strongly upon the two pillars of the Finnish design and culture, which are beauty and functionality. The place is spacious, light, and clean – it is perfect for my thoughts to run around and play a bit, and then eventually land on the paper or the report I am writing at the time in, hopefully, a coherent manner. I have heard that more than 5000 people visit the library every day, but it never really feels crowded there, maybe ‘inspiringly busy’ at most. I believe it is at least partially because of the variety of workspaces one can find in the multiple storeys of the library – sofas, soft and hard chairs, in all the possible colours, in enclosed areas and open. My favourite place in the main library must be in the fifth or sixth floor by the semi-circular desk facing the large window with the view to the city where Vuorikatu and Kaisaniemenkatu meet one another.