University of Helsinki
The story began several years ago in my freshman year as a geography student. One day in a lecture a friend of mine asked me to join him in a monthly meeting and a newbie’s evening of an international student organization, EGEA Helsinki. On my own I never would have gone to the meeting, but with friends I became interested and enthusiastic. EGEA Helsinki is an entity of EGEA Europe (European Geography Organization for geography student and young geographers), which organizes various kind of events in Finland and in the European level. It was easy to participate in the events and already in my first year of studies I found myself travelling in Poland for an EGEA exchange. Continue reading “Interactions in Urban Space – Meeting each other and interacting in the city”
Events during the spring semester in the Helsinki area
There are many vibrant events happening during the spring semester in the Helsinki region. With Shrove Tuesday, May Day and Restaurant Day being perhaps the most popular, they are a great way to experience community life in this small metropolis. Continue reading “Events during the spring semester in the Helsinki area”
Happy holidays!
Christmas is just a week away and the activities at the University of Helsinki are quieting down.
Most of the staff is taking a few days off during Christmas and the New Year, so we ask you to be patient if you do not get an answer to your email straight away. Please note that the Faculties are also closed during Christmas and the New Year. Continue reading “Happy holidays!”
Looking for a good time?
ESN Uni Helsinki is one of the local sections of Erasmus Student Network. Our main tasks are reception of incoming exchange students in University of Helsinki, providing practical information, and organizing free time activities. We provide various cultural and social events for the exchange students, helping you to meet other international and local students and get more out of your exchange period in Helsinki.
Student Ambassadors in dialogue in Beijing
The Student Ambassador programme was launched at the university two years ago. The university waves the baton, but making the music sound fresh is ultimately down to the team of current student ambassadors.
Among the student ambassadors are M.A. students Chen Shuo and Dong Junru from China, who act as ambassadors and provide vital support to fellow international students in getting to know the university.
Begin your stay in Helsinki with a visit to the Welcome Fair!
In no time at all it will be January and we are looking forward to greet all our new exchange and visiting students here at the University of Helsinki.
Your exchange experience will begin with a visit to the Welcome Fair on January 8th, 2015, as well as your Faculty orientation. So you need to take part in both! Remember to bring your official ID (passport, ID card) with you – otherwise you won’t be able to get all of the official matters out of the way.
Continue reading “Begin your stay in Helsinki with a visit to the Welcome Fair!”
Celebrate the Finnish Independence Day: University Student’s Torch Procession on 6th December
On Saturday 6th December the student unions of the capital region (HYY, AYY, TaiYo and SHS) organise the traditional Independence Day torch procession of university students.
Academic youth from the capital region have celebrated the Finnish Independence Day together since 1951, the year when Marshal of Finland C.G.E. Mannerheim died. The route follows his funeral cortege route in opposite order, starting from the Hietaniemi cemetery and ending at the Senate square. Students follow their respective student organization flags with torches in their hands, and wear their white Finnish student caps for this celebration. Continue reading “Celebrate the Finnish Independence Day: University Student’s Torch Procession on 6th December”
Heading home, exchange student?
Most of you exchange and visiting students are probably soon heading home and we would like to thank you for sharing this experience with us!
Below you will find important information on what to do before you leave: Continue reading “Heading home, exchange student?”
Claus Elholm Andersen: International Teacher of the Year 2014
Each year the Student Union of the University of Helsinki honours an international teacher who has made a unique contribution to the learning opportunities for their students.
Three years ago Claus Elholm Andersen said goodbye to the California sun and moved to Finland to teach Nordic literature and the Danish language at the University of Helsinki. This week his efforts at the University were rewarded with the Best International Teacher of the Year prize. Andersen received the prize during the International Evening. Continue reading “Claus Elholm Andersen: International Teacher of the Year 2014”
Interested in becoming a Student Ambassador for the year 2015?
We are looking for motivated master’s degree students to become international student ambassadors – join now and get an exciting opportunity to be a representative of our university. Continue reading “Interested in becoming a Student Ambassador for the year 2015?”