Make a Break Week of well-being schedule

Pidä paussi - Make a Break – week of well-being is held on week 15 from April 7 to 11, 2025.

The University of Vaasa and the Student Union of the University of Vaasa organize the Week of well-being for students on week 15. The week will feature scheduled activities and services open for free trial. The week is made possible by the Pidä paussi – Make a break project.  

During the Make a Break Week of Well-being, students will have access to events and benefits that support wellness, community, and taking breaks.

Explore the week's programme:

The whole week

• VYY's outdoor escape room: Sign up with a ready-made group or make new friends during the game. The event is free! Sign up by filling out the registration form.

Monday 7.4.  

• Vaasa Running Club's Motivation Monday at 6:00PM. An easy run organized by university students in Vaasa. Starting point: Vaasa sign at the Inner Harbor.

Tuesday 8.4. 

• Student breakfast at Mathilda's from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Preregistration required.
• ALMA Good Morning Body Care at VAMK Mirror Room from 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM
• Make a Break Mini Fair in Mathilda's lobby from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Read more on Jolla.
• ALMA Yoga & Pilates VAMK Mirror Room from 4:15 PM to 5:00 PM

Wednesday 9.4.

• Make a Break Mini Fair in Mathilda's lobby from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Read more on Jolla.
• Mighty Cocks Ry Hockey Tournament at Vaasa Sähkö Arena from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
• Tutti Ry Charity Event from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Find out more on Kide.app.

Thursday 10.4.  

• Arcade Retro Games on the 3rd Floor of Fabriikki from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM & Snacks served at 2:00 PM. Visit and play unique arcade video games from the 1980s and 1990s with friends on Thursday afternoon on the 3rd floor of Fabriikki.

Friday 11.4.  

• VYY Scavenger Hunt! Lollipops are going to be hidden around the campus in Tervahovi, Fabriikki and Technobotnia. You will recognize the lollipops from the Make a Break sticker!

In addition, throughout the week (Mon-Fri), it is possible to take advantage of the following free sport trials:

• The sports services of the University of Vaasa are open to all university students and employees. You can find shifts and sports for week 15 in the sports calendar.
• WSC gym - Entry and participation in the gym and group exercise  Mon 7.4. - Fri 11.4. from 10:00 to 20:00. Group exercise classes must be registered to in advance at the reception.
• Wasa Cinema Bowling and billiards - Take advantage of the opportunity to bowl and play billiards at the Wasa Cinema Bowl premises Between Tuesday 8.4. and Thursday 10.4. from 1 pm to 10 pm. Make a track reservation in advance. When making a reservation, mention your student status at the University of Vaasa
• Tennis Center Vaasa (golf simulator not included) - Check out Tennis Center Vaasa's various sports opportunities within the opening hours on Monday 7.4. - Fri 11.4.
• Vaasa swimming pool - Go swimming, participate in guided group exercises and use the swimming pool's gym. Register at the reception as a student or staff member of the University of Vaasa. Mon 7.4.- Fri 11.4.
• Megazone - Take part in Megazone's laser battles within the opening hours on Monday 7.4. - Fri 11.4. Please ensure your place at the games by registering in advance. No group bookings 
• Wasa UP - Try climbing or participate in the group exercises offered by Wasa Up. Mon 7.4. - Fri 11.4. from 3 to 9 pm. Registration at the reception.
• Smashroom – Release stress in the rage room. University of Vaasa students can try it at a discounted price of €10 per student from 9.4. to 11.4. (5 people per 45 minutes). Note! In the booking system use the code: uwasa and write your student number into the (message) part. The price online is not the final price. The 10 euro part of the student made possible my the Make a Break-project will be paid at Smashroom. 

In Fabriikki and Tervahovi you can find throughout the week (Mon-Fri):

• Coloring books
• Puzzles
• Card games