As a tutor, you have three options to meet international students. The first option is to become an exchange tutor. The second possibility is to become a Master’s level tutor as the Master’s programmes in Aalto BIZ are open for international students as well. Finally, our new Economics Bachelor’s programme welcomes some international students yearly. Tutoring is
International opportunities
a great opportunity to guide new students into
KY is becoming more and more international
to help them in everyday life in Finland.
the world of KY and student culture, as well as
every year. We want to make sure all our members feel included, and, hence, our official communication language is English. INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE Every autumn and spring hundreds of students take a step into the unknown and spend a semester abroad in foreign universities. Aalto cooperates with some of the top universities in the world, and you can find potential exchange destinations from almost everywhere. The best thing is that Aalto supports every outgoing student with a 1500€ grant.
Since we are sending people abroad,
in return we welcome many exchange students to Finland every year. KY-Sub, the international subcommittee of KY, is responsible for ensuring that these students can experience the wonders of the Finnish student culture and learn what sisu is all about. More info of KYSub at page 39.
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REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL The highest decisive power in KY is held by the Representative Council. Also international students have the opportunity to run in the elections. The working language of the Representative Council is English and the RepCo has international members. If you want to participate in the most important decision making in KY and improve your language skills, make sure to run at the next elections!
