The overarching purpose of the course is to give you tools for healthy studying. The structure uses the FSHS’s (YTHS) study ability model and the online materials of Aalto's study and career counselling psychologists. There are also methods of acceptance and commitment therapy in the background.
The course introduces weekly study skills and wellbeing themes:
You do the course online, as guided online-work, and it progresses weekly. Please note that participation requires that the preliminary assignment is ready in the given schedule. Each week includes online independent exercises and a group meeting as agreed by the group (live or remotely).
Individual assignments for each course week are returned by each Thursday of the course week, and group assignments by each Sunday. Group work is a central part of the course. In the course, you practice giving and receiving encouraging feedback, as well as drawing up joint schedules and committing to them.
The course is evaluated on a pass/fail scale. Completing the course successfully requires doing weekly assignments, participating in small group work, and returning assigned assignments in the given schedule.
The course will be held in Finnish and English in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th period (2025-26). You can find the course on Sisu by searching for it under the name "Mind & Study - toolbox for being well in studies (3 CR)" or with the course code CS-C0005. Read the course schedule and other instructions carefully! Add the course to Sisu HOPS and register for the implementation of the 2nd period by 20.10.25 10.00 a.m. When registering, choose one of the available groups according to the level of your studies (bachelor's or master's and doctoral students) and the language of implementation (Finnish, English or Swedish).
The goal of the course is to support coping, wellbeing and success in studies, but it is not a therapeutic group and is therefore not necessarily suitable for students currently in very challenging life situations.
Contact information of the course teachers:
The responsible teacher is Anni Rytkönen (anni.rytkonen(a)aalto.fi) teamed up with Aalto's study psychologists in the implementation.
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.
This page has groups, workshops and online (MyCourses) material organised by Aalto in the area of well-being. The groups and workshops are conducted in Finnish or English.
Guidance and support for study planning, study wellbeing, and career reflections for Aalto students.
