International tutors are here to help you with anything you might need help with during your first few weeks in Finland and in Vaasa.
Read the tips from our tutors for international degree students below.

1. Eva, 2nd year Business: ”Just talk to people, it's not that deep!”
2. Sylvia Halonen, 2nd year Industrial Engineering and Management: “It’s easy to get to know everyone if you attend every function possible!”
3. Anni Jokela, 2nd year Business: “Partying is the best way to network!”
4. Anna Kalén, 1st year Business: “More espresso less despresso”

5. Niklas Kallio, 2nd year Industrial Engineering and Management: “Attend events with an open mind and be yourself—you’re sure to make some great friends there”
6. Lotta Korhonen, 2nd year Business: “This really isn’t that deep. We’re all just pretending to be grown anyway”
7. Aaro Kortesoja, 2nd year Business: “Come to the autumn events with a low threshold and meet new people there.”
8. Nella Lahti, 2nd year Business: “Everyone is a bit lost at the beginning, so don’t put too much pressure on yourself and give yourself time to adjust.”

9. Johan Laurén, 2nd year data architecture: “Enjoy the fuksisyksy!”
10. Emilia Liedes, 2nd year business: “Nothing beats e-meal burgers after fona”
11. Elliot Mancinelli, 2nd year Industrial management and information systems: “Enjoy every moment, time flies sometimes too fast when you are having a good time!”
12. Markus Märijärvi, 2nd year Administrative sciences: “It’s never too busy for a party!”

13. Laura Nousiainen, 2nd year business: “Make new memories, get to know people and enjoy every moment!”
14. Jessica Pannu, 2nd year Business Administration: “Make the most of your freshman year because it flies by!”
15. Niilo Raitio, 2nd year IEM/ISS: “Remember to enjoy the journey and make time to meet new people throughout your studies”
16. Ville Rapo, 2nd year business: ”Exams are retakeable, freshmen weeks are not”

17. Minka Rauhala, 2nd year Business: ”Remember to enjoy your freshman year, you only get to experience it once!”
18. Roope Sandell, 2nd year business: “Sometimes it’s OK to fail and take a break”
19. Julius Suikkanen, 2nd year Industrial management and information systems: “I recommend going to as many events as possible, as they’re the best place to meet new friends.”
20. Otso Sukselainen, 2nd year Industrial engineering and management: “Student events are the salt of university life”

21. Eero Toukomies, 2nd year Industrial Engineering and Management: “Bring a relaxed mindset and a spark of fun with you!”
22. Tara Vainio, 2nd year Economics: “Go all in, nobody remembers much the next morning anyway!”
23. Marianne Waris, 2nd year industrial engineering and management: “Be kind, enjoy every moment and join events to connect with others!”