Student Guide
Events are organized on campus (Otakaari 1), free of charge, and are open to all international students at Aalto. We wish that you register in advance (we wish to prepare enough snacks for everybody). You are warmly welcome - come as you are!
Wed 27.9. at 16.00-18.00: Living in Finland (Otakaari 1, U523 Top Lounge)
Topic: Living in Finland
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Wed 25.10. at 16.00-18.00: Culture shock (Otakaari 1, U523 Top Lounge) (Registration opens in the beginning of October)
Topic: Culture shockFrom honeymoon to the black hole and back! Adjusting to life in a new country is similar to other transitions, like moving to a new city or starting a new job, but with the added dimensions of adapting to cultural and language differences. Cultural adjustments can affect people living far from home in unexpected ways. Come and learn what can happen during your stay in Finland and how it may affect your studies especially at the beginning. And if you already have been in Finland for longer and feel that you have found a way to cope through and with the culture shock, come and share your valuable Top Tips for the newcomers! This autumn’s second Beat the Blues event will start with a introduction (by Mari Dagnall) to culture and learning shocks and ways of coping with cultural adjustment, and continue with relaxed discussions and workshopping around these themes. Snacks are provided! You can register to this event in the beginning of October. |
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Wed 29.11. at 16.00-18.00: From winter-blues to embracing winter! (Otakaari 1, room Y115) (Registration opens in the beginning of November)
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This autumn’s third event offers a space and time for discussing and reflecting with other international students. Topic: From winter-blues to embracing winter Detailed description will be added in October-November. |
The Starting Point of Wellbeing offers students easy access to counselling and advice on matters of well-being and study ability. The services available to you include drop-in (no reservation) advising/counselling sessions, peer support groups, and online materials. You can also make an appointment to receive individual counselling.
The task of wellbeing ambassadors is to bring Aalto's activities aimed at improving wellbeing closer to students.
