
#18 An Honest Chat About University vs. Real Life in Finland: Raul's Story
What better way to prepare for the new academic year than to speak to Raul- a former tutor, student and teacher (triple threat!) at the University of Jyväskylä. Raul gives insight into the realities o...
17 Aug 202059min

#17 Erasmus in Jyväskylä, Finland: Alvaro's Story
Alvaro looks back on the good times as an Erasmus exchange student (EU program) in Finland! He talks about his studies in Education, 'friendship family program' (see link below), student life, traveli...
10 Aug 202024min

#16 Building a Community
Community is key to surviving and thriving! Petra and Jean share their experience of making friends and building a community as international students in Finland. SOURCES MENTIONED: ⭐Friendship Family...
3 Aug 202027min

#15 Part 2: Travelling in Northern Finland & Neighboring Cities
Petra and Jean continue to share their travel experiences in Finland. In this episode, they give an overview of: ✔️Lahti ✔️Oulu ✔️Kemi ✔️Kuusamo ✔️Ranua ✔️Rovaniemi ✔️Inari (Saariselkä village) ✔️Tal...
27 Jul 202039min

#14 Part 1: Travelling from Southern to Central Finland
Wondering how you can travel safely around Finland now? From popular tourist attractions to hidden gems, join Petra and Jean in this two-part series audio tour as they hit up 22 different cities in an...
20 Jul 202045min

#13 Inspirational Reflection of Life in Finland: Davide's Story
Davide moved to Finland from Italy with the intention and mindset to settle long-term. He shares practical tips for writing effective job applications and navigating one's social life in Helsinki as a...
13 Jul 20201h 6min

#12 From Student to Job-Seeker (EU/Non-EU Process)
Petra and Jean share their experience of transitioning from student to job-seeker status, particularly in regards to: ➡️ new residence permit ➡️ documents required for employment ➡️ online banking ID ...
6 Jul 202036min

Q&A Session with International Student Ambassadors of Finland (timestamps in summary)
A panel of international student ambassadors answer your questions regarding studies in Finland! This is packed with information and lots of great insights. Don't miss you! A big thank you to our s...
2 Jul 20201h 33min



















