Did you know that Aalto University Summer School is not all about summer courses in the world's happiest country? As a part of the course offering, Summer School offers Custom Programs – customised study programs that fit the needs of students from any university around the world. The programs are always designed in collaboration with the visiting university and academic professionals at Aalto University and are offered any time of the year.
In January 2022, an eager group of students from the Ulsan Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) in South Korea travelled to Aalto University and Finland to participate in Digital Business, Advanced Technologies and Innovation. The program consisted of lectures on business ecosystems, big data analysis, 5G technology, AI and machine learning, among others. It was combined with student excursions to Nuuksio National Park and guided tours to the top attractions in Helsinki.
We had a chat with Jinsu Son about what he liked most about the program and what his first impression was of Finland and Aalto University. He is completing his bachelor’s studies at UNIST and double majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and Electronic Engineering. After graduation, he plans to pursue a career in autonomous vehicle research.
Jinsu, what was your first impression of Finland and Aalto University?
January was warmer than I thought! I had expected severe coldness, but it was pretty mild during our stay. My first impression of Aalto University was the pleasant surprise of the campus having its own metro station. It made commuting so much easier. We had most of our lectures in the School of Business, and I loved the clean and straightforward design of the building.