Extracurricular programme for undergraduate summer studies
Get to know your coursemates and Finland through engaging extracurricular activities
Summer school
Experience Finland through Summer School
Fun social program is a key part of the Aalto University Summer School experience.
Aalto University Summer School is designed for summer fun in Finland
Aalto University Summer School is not only about studying but also a social experience. We believe that enjoying the Finnish summer is the best way to get the most out of intense academic experiences and challenging coursework. That is why, each year, students get to enjoy fun, Finnish summer activities and visit the most important summer sites together with coursemates.
Taking courses at Aalto University Summer School is an easy way to grasp Finnish culture and the Helsinki region. Whilst we develop the social program every year, check what we have done in the past and picture yourself spending next summer at Aalto University!
Social Program at Aalto University Summer School in the past
Here are some examples of social activities and excursion destinations from previous summers to give you a taste of what to expect. Check the graduate course websites or the extracurricular programme for undergraduate students to see what is included this year!
While you are free to dine and tour the area with your new friends on most evenings, we believe that networking and celebrating together with all Summer School students is a good way to get the most out of the social program. We have previously hosted our welcome evenings in Allas Sea Pool, a beautiful seaside terrace in downtown Helsinki, as well as in the Rooftop Bar of Clarion Hotel Helsinki with views over the city.
Once you have had the chance to acquaint yourselves with fellow Aalto University Summer School students during the weeks in Finland, we conclude our summer experience with a dinner and an afterparty together.
Included in your public transportation ticket, the ferry from Kauppatori marketplace takes you to Suomenlinna. This beautiful group of islands was built as a sea fortress, but is nowadays a unique residential area and a great place for a sunny summer picnic seaside. Packed with interesting stories, Suomenlinna has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991.
Just under 30 kilometres from Aalto and Central Helsinki, Nuuksio National Park can be reached even with public transportation. Whether you like hiking, berry picking, or just grilling some sausages by a fire, Nuuksio offers various opportunities to experience Finnish nature. Breathe in the fresh forest air and maybe even go for a dip in a lake!
Social program all year round
Our custom programs and some of our courses are up and running throughout the year, and the social program is carefully planned accordingly.
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