Experiencing Finland event 29 Oct, 2024

Aalto University and University of Helsinki host this popular event for (newly arrived) international staff and their family members. This is an opportunity to get some practical hints about forthcoming seasons, Finnish people and Finland.

What: Nice and relaxed introduction event to Finland and Finnish seasons, culture and habits for the newly arrived international staff and their families.

When: Tue 29 Oct 2024, at 16:30 -19:30.
Where: Helsinki University premises, street address Unioninkatu 33, Helsinki

Registration: Preregistration required, latest by 21 Oct

"Every event like this is an opportunity to feel a little more connected in Finland, and I would definitely recommend it to a friend and even attend similar events again myself" 

"It was both interesting and really fun. We really enjoyed to share the Finnish experience from natives as well as non Finns. We also made a couple of friends!" 

PROGRAM (subject to change)

16.15  Doors to the venue are opened
Coffee and snacks
Welcome & warming up 
Season Brief: Autumn and Winter 
Experiencing Finland: Quiz 
Time to mingle until 19.30

Family members are most welcome to participate. 

Please feel free to forward this event info to your colleagues.

Further information:

intstaff-hr@aalto.fi  
HR Services / International Mobility team

What is Experiencing Finland?

Aalto University and the University of Helsinki organize in cooperation welcoming events - Experiencing Finland - for (newly arrived) international staff and family members. Experiencing Finland event is twice a year in the autumn and in the spring.

The Experiencing Finland event usually consist of a presentation of Finnish culture, as well as seasonal events and specialties. And of course we have reserved time for networking and mingling.

Experiencing Finland event provides a great opportunity for cross organizational networking! Family members are most welcome to join but please note no separate children´s activities are arranged.