n i y d u St Lapland GUIDEBOOK FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2019-2020
Publisher: University of Lapland 8I\X ERH IHMXMRK -RXIVREXMSREPMWEXMSR 7IVZMGIW Design and Layout: Communications and External Relations Photos: Visit Finland, University of Lapland
n i y d u St Lapland GUIDEBOOK FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2019-2020
CONTENT
WELCOME TO UNIVERSITY OF LAPLAND — A GREAT CHOICE
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Contact information ULapland strategy: For the North - for the World Faculties, majors and international studies Finnish Education System
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ROVANIEMI – THE OFFICIAL HOMETOWN OF SANTA CLAUS® AND ARCTIC DESIGN CAPITAL®
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Rovaniemi - The Heart of Lapland Lapland Finland
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WHAT DO YOU NEED TO TAKE CARE OF BEFORE ARRIVING IN FINLAND?
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Academic information Important Forms and Deadlines The residence permit Insurance Finnish Personal Identity Code About Registration of foreigners and municipality of residence 2SXMČGEXMSR SJ QSZI GLERKI SJ EHHVIWW RSXMGIW Student Union Membership Accommodation
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ARRIVAL AND FIRST WEEKS
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How do I get to Rovaniemi? How do I get to my accommodation? How do I get to the university and to the orientation? International student tutor
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STUDYING AT UNIVERSITY OF LAPLAND
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Courses Teaching methods Written exams Credits Grading system WebOodi Student Information System Student numbers and transcripts of records
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LIVING IN LAPLAND – GOOD TO KNOW
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Student health care Mental Health Care Services Campus area Student organizations Finnish Friend programme Sports and recreation Shopping Transportation in Rovaniemi Bicycles Mobile phone and Internet connections Cost of living, Money and Bank account & Financial support Working in Finland Weather and clothing Emergency help Other Practical Information
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A SHORT GUIDE TO FINNISH CULTURE
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What is culture? Culture shock The u-curve of cultural adaption
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SURVIVAL FINNISH
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A LOOK AT FINNISH CULTURE
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Arctic Circle
Rovaniemi, Finland
WELCOME TO UNIVERSITY OF LAPLAND — A GREAT CHOICE
This guide is intended to help international students prepare for studies at the University SJ 0ETPERH 8LI WXEJJ EX XLI 9RMZIVWMX] MW LIVI XS LIPT ]SY ČRH [E]W RSX SRP] XS KIX through your studies but really enjoy your stay. There are many things that have made Lapland well known in the world: the indigenous Sámi people, Santa Claus, the Midnight Sun, and the aurora borealis. After your stay in Rovaniemi we hope you also leave with the feeling that Lapland should also be known for its friendly people. The young men and women who make up our student body come from all corners of Finland and the globe. Although our primary goal is to educate these future professionals and researchers, we also want our students to enjoy themselves while studying here. Our lively Student Union, combined with the numerous cultural opportunities and outdoor recreation and sports facilities available in Rovaniemi, help make this a great place to live. Originally established in 1979 to provide higher education opportunities for people living in northern Finland, the university has now become an important educational institution for the entire country. The University of Lapland has produced every fourth lawyer, every third university-educated expert in art and design, close to ten percent of the social scientists, and many talented educational professionals here in Finland. We
“The guidebook includes general and academic information about the University of Lapland. It is international students’ map to Lapland�
warmly welcome you to our campus to join our vibrant community of 4,500 students, about 300 international students, and 600 staff members. With excellent student support services and modern facilities for living and study, the University of Lapland is the perfect choice for studying in the North. Congratulations! We recommend that you read this guidebook carefully and also familiarise yourself with other information which the university may have sent you. Please note that you GER ČRH QSVI MRJSVQEXMSR EFSYX XLI 9RMZIVWMX] SJ 0ETPERH SR XLI -RXIVRIX EX [[[ YPETPERH Č IRKPMWL
We hope you enjoy your stay in Rovaniemi! Outi Snellman Director of International Relations Jaana Severidt Head of Internationalisation Services
Contact information Visiting Address: Yliopistonkatu 8, 96300 Rovaniemi Postal Address: PO Box 122, FIN-96101 Rovaniemi, Finland Website: [[[ YPETPERH Č Tel: +358-16-341 341 (switchboard) Erasmus code for exchange students: SF ROVANIE01
INTERNATIONALISATION SERVICES Email: MRGSQMRK$YPETPERH Č 3JČGI 9RMZIVWMX] SJ 0ETPERH WX čSSV ) [MRK 3JČGI LSYVW 8YIWHE] Ă 8LYVWHE] Ă
8IPITLSRI STIR HYVMRK SJČGI LSYVW +358-40-4844496 Head of Internationalisation Services: Ms Jaana Severidt Director of International Relations: 1W 3YXM 7RIPPQER Advisors at internationalisation team: Ms Virpi Nurmela Ms Päivi Martin Ms Minna Nousiainen 1V .ERM 7YSOERIVZE STUDENT SERVICES Enrolment for HIKVII WXYHIRXW Yliopistonkatu 8, 96300 Rovaniemi STMRXS$YPETPERH Č STUDENT UNION Membership issues and student card Ahkiomaantie 23 B 96300 Rovaniemi Tel. +358 44 787 5670 [[[ P]] Č P]]$P]] JM
ULapland strategy: For the North – for the World Mission The mission of the University of Lapland is captured in its watchword, “For the North – for the world”.
Vision 2025 8LI 9RMZIVWMX] [MPP GVIEXI ERH FI VIGSKRMWIH JSV ER MRXIVREXMSREP TVSČPI as an Arctic and Northern science and art university. Core values Creative, impactful and responsible engagement Critical and emancipatory perspectives Individual and community commitment
Faculties, majors and international studies Faculty of Education • Adult Education • Primary Teacher Training • Education • Media Education Faculty of Art and Design • Arctic Art and Design • Art Education • Audiovisual Media • Fine Art and Cultural Studies • Graphic Design • Industrial Design • Interior and Textile Design, Clothing Design
Faculty of Law • Law • International and Comparative Law Faculty of Social Sciences • Administrative Science • Applied Psychology • Management • Political Studies (Political Science & International Relations) • Public Law • Rehabilitation Science • Social Work • Sociology • Tourism Research
Non-Degree Programmes Arctic Studies Programme, 'LMRE +PSFEP ERH %VGXMG 8VENIGXSVMIW Gender Studies, Global Education, Intercultural Communication, Media Education Master’s Degree Programmes • Arctic Art and Design (AAD) • Media Education • Tourism, Culture and International Management (TourCIM) • 2SVXLIVR 8SYVMWQ Doctoral degree programmes and studies Thematic, multidisciplinary doctoral programmes • Culture-Centred Service Design • Communities and Changing Work • Northern Cultures and Natural Resource Politics +IRIVEP HSGXSVEP TVSKVEQQI JSV QSVI ČIPH WTIGMČG ETTVSEGLIW Research can be carried out in: • Administrative Science • Adult Education • Art & Design • Education • Gender Studies • International Relations • Law • Legal Cultures in Transnational World (LeCTra) • Management • Media Education • Political Science • Public Law • Rehabilitation Science • Social Politics • Social Work • SOSNET - Finnish National University Network for Social Work • Sociology • Tourism Research
Finnish education system Our education system consists of: • one year of voluntary pre-primary education, • nine-years of basic compulsory education (“comprehensive school”), • upper secondary education, comprising vocational and general education, • higher education at universities and universities of applied sciences. There are no restrictions on education in Finland: students completing one level are always eligible to continue their studies at the next level. The language of tuition is IMXLIV *MRRMWL SV 7[IHMWL EW *MRPERH MW SJČGMEPP] E FMPMRKYEP GSYRXV]
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Master’s degrees Bachelor’s degrees
Master’s degrees Bachelor’s degrees
Universities
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Vocational institutions and apprenticeship training
Work experience
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Higher Education
PhD Licenciate
Compulsory Education
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Basic education Preschool education
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ROVANIEMI – THE OFFICIAL HOMETOWN OF SANTA CLAUS® AND ARCTIC DESIGN CAPITAL® Rovaniemi is the administrative, cultural and educational centre of Lapland. Santa 'PEYW LEW LMW TIVQERIRX LSQI MR 6SZERMIQM ERH [IPGSQIW ZMWMXSVW EX LMW SJJMGI MR LMW very own village on the Arctic Circle every day, all year round. Rovaniemi is a dynamic northern town with growing population of 62 000. Being the educational centre of Lapland, Rovaniemi is a youthful student city, and the number of students in the two universities is 10,000. Rovaniemi offers good connections to Europe and the Barents region. The city has an MRXIVREXMSREP EMVTSVX [MXL E RYQFIV SJ HEMP] WGLIHYPIH JPMKLXW KSMRK ZME ,IPWMROM EPP over the world. The main roads crossing this most northern part of Europe connects Rovaniemi to neighbouring countries Sweden, Norway and Russia. Culture and arts are close to the hearts of people living in Rovaniemi. Finland’s northernmost professional theatre, the Rovaniemi Theatre, as well as the Lapland Chamber Orchestra and various dance and music groups perform at the Lappia House and in recently renovated Korundi – House of Culture. Unique city plan and various prominent buildings in Rovaniemi were designed by the world-famous architect Alvar Aalto . The many visiting exhibitions attract friends of the arts to the exhibition halls of the Rovaniemi Art Museum, the Arktikum, the Regional Library of Lapland, and
a number of smaller galleries. The Arktikum also houses the Provincial Museum of Lapland and the exhibitions of the Arctic Research Centre. The Rovaniemi business structure consists predominantly of services; tourism is one of the fastest growing industries. This explains Rovaniemi’s position as a provincial administrative centre as well as why, after Helsinki region, Rovaniemi is Finland’s second most popular international tourism destination. -R XLI LIEVX SJ XLI XS[R ]SY GER ČRH XLI EVGXMG [IPPFIMRK GIRXVI SJ 3YREWZEEVE ERH Lapland Sports Academy, Santasport with a ski centre and other outstanding recreational and educational facilities both outdoors and indoors. Sport technology and education have a strong presence in Santasport Academy which has the status SJ FIMRK ER SJČGMEP 3P]QTMG XVEMRMRK GIRXVI Rovaniemi is an Arctic meeting place for international companies, students, young people, athletes, artists, researchers and tourists. The people of Rovaniemi have constructed a partnership network and cultural exchanges with various regions, the purpose of which has been to reinforce the diversity of peripheral regions and to develop a dialogue with both centres and remote areas. We warmly welcome you to Rovaniemi! Esko Lotvonen Mayor City of Rovaniemi
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Rovaniemi – The Heart of Lapland Rovaniemi is Lapland’s energetic capital city. On the Arctic Circle at the junction of two great rivers, the Kemijoki and the Ounasjoki, the city which has grown round the Ounasvaara Hill recreation area is a part of nature itself. Rovaniemi is located in the middle of rugged and beautiful nature. Eight distinct seasons provide a wide range of attractive features and offer excellent settings for a wide variety of activities. Each season offers an opportunity to experience the town in a totally different light. Located on the route to the markets of Northern Europe and Northwest Russia, Rovaniemi is the logistical hub of Northern Finland. It is a dynamic and growing city with a strong, diverse business structure and international expertise. (Source City of Rovaniemi, [[[ VSZERMIQM Č Inhabitants Surface area International inhabitants 1
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Lapland Lapland is the northernmost province of Finland and the European Union. It represents about one-third of the total area of the country (about 99,000 km2). It is also a very WTEVWIP] TSTYPEXIH EVIE [MXL SRP] TISTPI OQ 0ETPERH MW ORS[R JSV MXW XVIIPIWW fells and wildlife. In southern Lapland the forests of pine and spruce trees are endless. Further north the trees become sparser. In Northern Lapland, on the fells, there are no trees at all. The seasons are very pronounced in Lapland. During the six months of winter there is a lot of snow, and sometimes the temperature can drop to –40 ° C. The spring, when the days are longer, is very short. Summers can be very warm with daylight 24 hours a day. Autumn is famous for the beautiful colours of the trees before the leaves fall. People who have not experienced a Nordic winter before may have a lot of questions in mind. To help you come to terms with the winter season, it might help you to think of it not as a long, monotonous period of darkness, cold and snow, but as a sequence of distinct phases, each with its own special atmosphere. With friendly people around ]SY ERH F] XEOMRK XLMRKW EW XLI] GSQI ]SY [MPP ČRH XLI [MRXIV MR 6SZERMIQM E VMGLP] rewarding experience.
Finland *MRPERH MW XLI RSVXLIVRQSWX GSYRXV] MR XLI [SVPH EJXIV -GIPERH ERH XLI ÄŒJXL PEVKIWX country in Europe in terms of area. It is a country that has always been an important gateway between the east and the west. Finland is a Nordic democracy with a population of 5.2 million inhabitants. Finland is the northern- and easternmost member state of the European Union. Finland shares a border with Sweden on the west and with the tip of Norway in the north; it has a long border with Russia in the east, and Estonia lies to the south across the Gulf of Finland. Finland has 625 miles of coastline. The archipelago to the south and southwest of the country contains around 30,000 islands, and is one of the world’s most beautiful marine areas. Finland is also a land of lakes: almost 200,000 at the last count. Two-thirds of the country is covered by forest, which we like to call our “green goldâ€?. The climate is not as cold as Finland’s location might suggest, partly because of the [EVQMRK MRÄ?YIRGI SJ XLI +YPJ 7XVIEQ -R XLI WYQQIV QSRXLW 0ETPERH FEWOW MR hours of daylight. In winter, a blue-tinged darkness falls for about two months. This sunless period is called kaamos, the polar night. During kaamos in Rovaniemi, the sun rises above the horizon for only a couple of hours each day. Although the sun is SYX SJ WMKLX JSV [IIOW XLI WRS[ SR XLI KVSYRH VIÄ?IGXW XLI PMKLX SJ XLI QSSR ERH XLI WXEVW 7SQIXMQIW XLI EYVSVE FSVIEPMW XLI RSVXLIVR PMKLXW Ä?MGOIVW EGVSWW XLI %VGXMG sky in nuances of green, red and yellow. Finland, like the other Scandinavian countries, is known for its highly developed social welfare system, e.g., free medical care and education. The political system of Finland is also similar to that of the other Scandinavian countries. Finland works in close partnership with its Nordic neighbours: Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland. Finland is a parliamentary republic with a multiparty political system. Two hundred members are elected by proportional representation to the unicameral Parliament for a four-year period. Governments are usually formed by coalitions of several of the many political parties. The President is elected by the people for a six-year term. The +SZIVRQIRX MW ETTSMRXIH F] XLI 4VIWMHIRX ERH MX QYWX IRNS] XLI GSRÄŒHIRGI SJ XLI Parliament. The current President of the Republic is Mr Sauli NiinistĂś. Finland declared itself a free and independent state on 6 December 1917. Finland joined the European Union on 1 January 1995. *MRPERH MW SJÄŒGMEPP] E FMPMRKYEP GSYRXV] -XW SJÄŒGMEP PERKYEKIW EVI *MRRMWL ERH 7[IHMWL *MRRMWL MW WTSOIR F] SJ XLI TSTYPEXMSR [LMPI 7[IHMWL MW WTSOIR EW E ÄŒVWX PERKYEKI by some 6 % of Finns. In Lapland, the Sami language is also spoken by 2000 indigenous Sami people.
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WHAT DO YOU NEED TO TAKE CARE OF BEFORE ARRIVING IN FINLAND? Academic information The academic year at the University of Lapland comprises two semesters. The autumn semester is 1 August to 31 December, spring semester 1 January to 31 July. Teaching HYVMRK XLI EGEHIQMG ]IEV LEW FIIR HMZMHIH MR JMZI XIEGLMRK TIVMSHW UNIVERSITY CALENDAR 201 –20 Exchange study periods for exchange students August 2 –December January –.YRI 1
Autumn semester Spring semester
201 AUTUMN SEMESTER August 1 ERH August August 2 –August 2 September December December
Recommended arrival days Orientation programme for international students Opening ceremonies of the University Independence day, public holiday Courses end
20 SPRING SEMESTER .ERYEV] January –1 March – %TVMP é May 1 May 1 .YRI 1
6IGSQQIRHIH EVVMZEP HE]W Orientation programme for international students Skiing holiday Easter holiday Labour day, public holiday Ascension day, public holiday Courses end
Teaching Periods 201 –20 8LI EGEHIQMG ]IEV MW HIZMHIH MRXS JSYV XIEGLMRK TIVMSHW ERH MR EYXYQR WIQIWXIV ERH MR WTVMRK WIQIWXIV
Arrival -RXIVREXMSREPMWEXMSR WIVZMGIW SJJIV TMGO YT WIVZMGIW SR XLI VIGSQQIRHIH EVVMZEP HE]W =our Finnish student tutor will EPWS contact you before your arrival, and you can arrange the JMVWX QIIXMRK XSKIXLIV 9WYEPP] ]SY [MPP QIIX XLI XYXSV WLSVXP] SV WSSR EJXIV your arrival. If you wish to arrive earlier, please consult your tutor and remember to check when the tenancy agreement for your accommodation starts. Orientation Programme It is highly recommended that you arrive in Rovaniemi at the beginning of the semester in order to be able to participate in the orientation programme and optimise your study opportunities.
Important Forms and Deadlines There are certain important forms which you must return to the University of Lapland before your arrival. Forms and deadlines may vary depending on whether you are a degree student or an exchange student. Degree students provide their documents XS 7XYHIRX 7IVZMGIW ERH I\GLERKI WXYHIRXW JSV -RXIVREXMSREPMWEXMSR 7IVZMGIW 4PIEWI GLIGO XLI table below to see what forms and deadlines apply to you.
ACTION
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Send GSRČVQEXMSR of accepting the Study 4PEGI
Accept your study place in Studyinfo.fi via a secure link you have received to your e-mail latest by 9 %46-0 2019 at 3.00 pm.
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Registration and Student Union Fee
Pay for the Student Union fee via bank transfer and register for attendance in Studyinfo.fi. Send the Student Union payment receipt to Student Services STMRXS$YPETPERH JM F] 8 JULY 2019
You will receive your WXYH] GIVXMJMGEXI YTSR arrival. =SY GER EPWS NSMR XLI 7XYHIRX 9RMSR HYVMRK XLI 3VMIRXEXMSR
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Present your original degree certificate and transcript of records upon arrival during Orientation.
Tuition fees for RSR )9 ))% students
Pay for the tuition fee and deliver a Not applicable receipt from your payment to opinto@ulapland.fi by 16 MAY 2019
Student Card
Pay the Student Union membership fee. For more information see [[[ P]] Č ERH [[[ JVERO Č IR
You can pay and apply Student Card during your orientation week.
Accommodation
Please note that it is very important to arrange the accommodation before your arrival!
Please note that it is very important to arrange the accommodation before your arrival!
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Apply for DAS Housing as soon as possible! Online application at [[[ HEW Č For all housing-related issues please contact HEWEWTE$HEW Č Send your arrival Information
Via online link or to MRGSQMRK$YPETPERH JM F] 31 July 201 .
Through SoleMove by 6 %YKYWX 201 (autumn) 1 December 20 (spring)
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The residence permit Citizens of the Nordic countries =SY HS not RIIH XS apply for a residence permit but must complete a notiJMGEXMSR of move (in Finnish: muuttoilmoitus) ERH VIKMWXIV ]SYV WXE] EX XLI 0SGEP 6IKMWXIV 3JJMGI if your stay in Finland lasts more than three months. Please see also HalloNorden! information pages (www. hallonorden.org) JSV TSWWMFPI TVEGXMGIW SJ ]SYV LSQI GSYRXV] [[[ QEMWXVEEXXM JM IR 7IVZMGIW 2SXMJMGEXMSR SJ QSZI EU 0MGLXIRWXIMR ERH 7[MX^IVPERH citizens
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=SY need to register ]SYr right to reside in Finland if ]SY plan to stay for more than three months non-stop. =SY can do the registration XLVSYKL 1-+6- SR PMRI WIVZMGI 7II LXXTW QMKVM JM IR M EQ ER IY GMXM^IR LXXTW QMKVM JM IR VIKMWXVEXMSR SJ VMKLX SJ VIWMHIRGI ERH LXXTW QMKVM JM IR QSFMPMX] RSXMJMGEXMSR XS JMRPERH %PXIVREXMZIP] ]SY GER WTPMX ]SYV I\GLERKI WXYH] XMQI MRXS WLSVXIV XLER XLVII QSRXL TIVMSHW F] HVSTTMRK EFVSEH MR XLI QMHHPI SJ WIQIWXIVW Non-EU/EEA citizens Persons from outside the Nordic and the EEA countries who intend to stay in Finland for more than three months (90 days) need a residence permit. It should be acquired before arrival in Finland at the nearest Finnish embassy or consulate. A student granted a place of study in a Finnish educational institute may now submit an application for a residence permit electronically online. See detailed information on the Finnish -QQMKVEXMSR -RXIVRIX WIVZMGI [[[ QMKVM JM WXYH]MRKCMRCJMRPERH ERH LXXTW IRXIVJMRPERH JM I7IVZMGIW MRJS WXYH]TIVQMX 4PIEWI WII XLI EXXEGLQIRXW XLI PIXXIVW JVSQ 1-+6- EXXEGLIH XS XLMW FVSGLYVI University of Lapland provide the above information only as general guidance regarding VIWMHIRGI TIVQMXW ERH ZMWE MWWYIW ERH MW MR RS [E] VIWTSRWMFPI JSV SJJMGMEP VYPIW ERH regulations regarding their distribution. As immigration policy is subject to change, all international applicants should consult the Finnish Immigration Service for up-to-date information regarding residence permits and the rules and regulations concerning them.
EXCHANGE STUDENTS Year 2019
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR STUDY PLACE IN FINLAND! Are you a citizen of EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland? y If your answer is ‘yes’, you do not need a residence permit. For information on EU citizens’ registrations please go to: http://migri.fi/en/i-am-an-eu-citizen y If your answer is ‘no’, you have not been granted residence permit for studies by some other EU Member State and you plan to study in Finland for more than three months: you will need a residence permit if you plan to study in Finland for 90 days or less, you may need a visa. Information on visas is available at www.formin.fi y You can come to Finland to carry out part of your studies for a period up to 360 days, if you have been granted a residence permit for studies by some other EU Member State than Finland and if you are covered by a programme or an agreement specified in the Finnish act on residence permits for students. If this is the case, you must submit a mobility notification to the Finnish Immigration Service. For instructions, please go to: https://migri.fi/en/mobility-notification-to-finland This letter is for all those students who need a residence permit. Next you need to: y Submit an application for a residence permit online at https://enterfinland.fi/eServices Apply for your residence permit abroad, not in Finland. Visit a Finnish embassy/consulate in person for identification and fingerprinting Contact the embassy or consulate in advance to arrange a visit. All Finnish embassies and consulates are listed at https://um.fi/web-presence-of-the-finnishmissions y If there is no Finnish diplomatic mission in your country, contact a Finnish mission in another country to confirm your visit. Please notice that you need to be legally in that country. Your application will be processed only after you’ve visited a Finnish embassy. Also the estimated processing time of your application starts from the day you visit the embassy Important to remember: Start preparing your application immediately after receiving your acceptance letter. The entire process may take several weeks. The application process is longer if you submit an incomplete application, so be sure to follow the instructions on the next page of this letter. Check out more information at www.migri.fi/studying_in_finland. We process all residence permit applications based on studying as urgent. To follow the progress of your application, log on to your electronic account. You can also find updates on application
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queues at www.migri.fi. Remember that telephone or e-mail inquiries will not make the process faster. If your application is approved, you will get a biometric residence permit card. The card is manufactured in Finland and delivered to the Finnish embassy. It’s not pos-sible to expedite the delivery of the card or collect the card from Finland. You cannot come to Finland without the residence permit card. Airline tickets should not be acquired in advance since the decision might not be ready before your flight to Finland. HOW TO PREPARE A PERFECT APPLICATION? Open an electronic account at https://enterfinland.fi/eServices. Log on to your account and fill in the application form for studies. Make sure to fill in your name as it is in your passport, your contact details and the date you plan to arrive in Finland. Next, collect these mandatory appendices. If your documents are not in Finnish, Swedish or English, have them translated into one of these languages by an authorized translator. Take the originals of your documents with you to the embassy. You find more information about the appendices from our website: http://migri.fi/en/studying-in-finland A study place y Acceptance letter from a Finnish education institution If your acceptance letter was sent to you by e-mail, include the forwarding email from the Studyinfo.fi service/ the school in Finland. Health insurance y Your insurance must cover both sickness and accident related medical expenses up to at least 120,000 €. y Your insurance must be valid throughout your entire stay in Finland. y Make sure that there are no restrictions to the number of days within the period of validity. Travel insurances are often valid for 90 days per trip -> not acceptable. The insurance must also be valid if you want to travel in Finland or the Schengen area after your studies. y Acquire an insurance document which indicates the following information: Your personal details Period of validity of insurance Geographical area in which your insurance is valid Insurance coverage Insured amounts Amount of deductible, or a mention that there is no deductible y Do not terminate your insurance! Otherwise you will be responsible for the costs yourself
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Sufficient funds You must have 560 â‚Ź/month as a bank deposit or as a scholarship or grant. y A bank statement from your own bank account: Make sure the statement indicates you as the account owner. A shared account or a written guarantee of sponsorship from a private person is not accepted y A certificate of a scholarship granted by a state, an organisation or an educational institution. The certificate must indicate the recipient, amount and duration of the scholarship. A bank statement is not necessary if the scholarship fully covers the requirement. A passport and a passport photo Make sure your passport is valid for throughout the time you plan to stay in Finland If you are under 18 years of age Attach a written consent for moving to Finland from both your guardians to your application.
DEGREE STUDENTS Year 2019
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR STUDY PLACE IN FINLAND! Are you a citizen of EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland? y If your answer is ‘yes’, you do not need a residence permit. For information on EU citizens’ registrations please go to: http://migri.fi/en/i-am-an-eu-citizen y If your answer is ‘no’, you have not been granted residence permit for studies by some other EU Member State and you plan to study in Finland for more than three months: you will need a residence permit if you plan to study in Finland for 90 days or less, you may need a visa. Information on visas is available at www.formin.fi y You can come to Finland to carry out part of your studies for a period up to 360 days, if you have been granted a residence permit for studies by some other EU Member State than Finland and if you are covered by a programme or an agreement specified in the Finnish act on residence permits for students. If this is the case, you must submit a mobility notification to the Finnish Immigration Service. For instructions, please go to: https://migri.fi/en/mobility-notification-to-finland This letter is for all those students who need a residence permit. Next you need to: y Submit an application for a residence permit online at https://enterfinland.fi/eServices Apply for your residence permit abroad, not in Finland. Visit a Finnish embassy/consulate in person for identification and fingerprinting Contact the embassy or consulate in advance to arrange a visit. All Finnish embassies and consulates are listed at https://um.fi/web-presence-of-thefinnish-missions y If there is no Finnish diplomatic mission in your country, contact a Finnish mission in another country to confirm your visit. Please notice that you need to be legally in that country. Your application will be processed only after you’ve visited a Finnish embassy. Also the estimated processing time of your application starts from the day you visit the embassy Important to remember: Start preparing your application immediately after receiving your acceptance letter. The entire process may take several weeks. The application process is longer if you submit an incomplete application, so be sure to follow the instructions on the next page of this letter. Check out more information at www.migri.fi/studying_in_finland. We process all residence permit applications based on studying as urgent. To follow the progress of your application, log on to your electronic account. You can also find updates on application
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queues at www.migri.fi. Remember that telephone or e-mail inquiries will not make the process faster. If your application is approved, you will get a biometric residence permit card. The card is manufactured in Finland and delivered to the Finnish embassy. It’s not pos-sible to expedite the delivery of the card or collect the card from Finland. You cannot come to Finland without the residence permit card. Airline tickets should not be acquired in advance since the decision might not be ready before your flight to Finland. HOW TO PREPARE A PERFECT APPLICATION? Open an electronic account at https://enterfinland.fi/eServices. Log on to your ac-count and fill in the application form for studies. Make sure to fill in your name as it is in your passport, your contact details and the date you plan to arrive in Finland. Next, collect these mandatory appendices. If your documents are not in Finnish, Swedish or English, have them translated into one of these languages by an authorized translator. Take the originals of your documents with you to the embassy. You find more information about the appendices from our website: http://migri.fi/en/studying-in-finland A study place y Acceptance letter from a Finnish education institution If your acceptance letter was sent to you by e-mail, include the forwarding email from the Studyinfo.fi service/ the school in Finland. Health insurance y If your studies in Finland last two years or more: your insurance must cover medical expenses up to at least 40,000 €. After arriving in Finland, apply for a home municipality at your local registry office to be eligible for public health care y If your studies last less than two years: your insurance must cover both sickness and accident related medical expenses up to at least 120,000 €. y Your insurance must be valid throughout your entire stay in Finland. Take out insurance for a year if you plan to study in Finland for at least a year. y Make sure that there are no restrictions to the number of days within the period of validity. Travel insurances are often valid for 90 days per trip -> not acceptable. y Acquire an insurance document which indicates the following information: Your personal details Period of validity of insurance Geographical area in which your insurance is valid Insurance coverage Insured amounts Amount of deductible, or a mention that there is no deductible y Do not terminate your insurance! Otherwise you will be responsible for the costs yourself
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Sufficient funds You must have 13 440 € for two years (=560 €/month) as a bank deposit or as a scholarship or grant. If you only want the residence permit for one year at a time, you must have 6 720 €. y A bank statement from your own bank account: Make sure the statement indicates you as the account owner. A shared account or a written guarantee of sponsorship from a private person is not accepted y A certificate of a scholarship granted by a state, an organisation or an educational institution. The certificate must indicate the recipient, amount and duration of the scholarship. A bank statement is not necessary if the scholarship fully covers the requirement. Tuition fees y If you pay your tuition fee before arriving in Finland, please attach documentation of the paid fee. y If you pay the tuition fee only after arriving in Finland, please attach documentation of necessary means for paying the tuition fee. You cannot use means reserved for your support to pay the tuition fee. y If you have been exempted from paying tuition fees, partially or entirely or received a scholarship, you have to present a certificate from the educational institution of this. A passport and a passport photo Please remember that you must have a passport that is valid throughout the time your residence permit is valid ie. if you are applying for a residence permit for two years, your passport has to be valid at least for two years.
Insurance EU citizens 7XYHIRXW ERH VIWIEVGLIVW QSZMRK XS *MRPERH JVSQ ER )9 ))% GSYRXV] 7[MX^IVPERH or a country that has a social security agreement with Finland are normally not covered by the Finnish social security system, because their residence in Finland is of a temporary nature. However, they are entitled to necessary medical treatment in Finland by presenting a European Health Insurance Card. The card is issued by the competent authority of one’s home country. • For EU citizens it is important to acquire at least a European Health Insurance Card to get necessary medical treatment in Finland. Citizens of the Nordic countries
Persons moving temporarily to Finland from another Nordic country can normally prove their entitlement to medical treatment with an identity card. However, you can just as well get a European Health Insurance Card, which is valid also in Finland. Non-EU citizens *SV WXYHIRXW GSQMRK JVSQ SXLIV XLER )9 ))% GSYRXVMIW LEZMRK LIEPXL MRWYVERGI became compulsory from the 1st of September 2007. That means that to get the residence permit a student must have valid health insurance that covers medical treatment in Finland. This concerns students who are applying for a residence permit or an extension of the residence permit after the change in the law was implemented. Please read also the section Residence Permit. For Non-EU citizens it is compulsory to have insurance to acquire a residence permit. For more information on insurance, see: S [[[ QMKVM Č S [[[ OIPE Č The University of Lapland has adopted a mandatory insurance policy for all its international students by the Rector’s decision on January 24th, 2005. In order to register at the University of Lapland, all international students are required to show proof of valid insurance throughout their stay in Rovaniemi. By proof, the University of Lapland means a valid insurance card or equivalent document in English. The insurance must meet the following requirements: it must be valid throughout the stay and it must cover health, accidents and preferably liability issues. For citizens of the EU, the )YVSTIER ,IEPXL -RWYVERGI 'EVH MW E WYJČGMIRX HSGYQIRX
Students are strongly advised to purchase good medical and accident insurance before arriving in Finland; one good option, which has been negotiated by the Finnish universities, is the Marsh Student Insurance Program SIP. Marsh SIP insurance is available for international students who study in Finland. For more information, please WII [[[ WXYH]MRČRPERH Č 8S FY] 1EVWL 7-4 MRWYVERGI TPIEWI KS XS [[[ QEVWL FI sip. This website allows you to purchase health insurance online with a credit card.
Finnish Personal Identity Code According to the law, the universities are required to register all international students staying longer than three months with Finnish Personal Identity Code into the University Student Register. Thus, all students of the University of Lapland have to acquire the Finnish Personal Identity Code. Once you have received it, please inform it to the Student Services. Persons from outside the Nordic and the EEA countries can apply for it in their residence TIVQMX ETTPMGEXMSR ;LIR ČPPMRK MR XLI VIWMHIRGI TIVQMX ETTPMGEXMSR TPIEWI XMGO XLI box for acquiring Population Registration and Personal Identity Code. If you forgot to HS XLEX ]SY GER ETTP] MX XLVSYKL 0SGEP 6IKMWXIV 3JČGI Citizens of other EEA countries who stay more than three months non-stop and register their right to reside in Finland at the MIGRI, can apply for the Finnish Personal Identity Code with their registration application. Citizens of other EEA countries who stay less than three months non-stop should apply JSV MX EX XLI 0SGEP 6IKMWXIV 3JČGI 8LI WIVZMGI MW JVII SJ GLEVKI After obtaining the Finnish Personal Identity Code, you have to register it at the Student Services at the University, Wing E. 8LI 9RMZIVWMX] SJ 0ETPERH GS STIVEXIW [MXL XLI 0SGEP 6IKMWXIV 3JČGI HYVMRK XLI Orientation.
About Registration of foreigners and municipality of residence The basic data on foreigners residing in Finland are entered in the Population Information System. Registered information includes the person’s name, date of birth, nationality, family relationships and address. The Finnish municipality of residence is
registered for a foreigner who has moved to Finland if he or she plans on staying here permanently (for example, to study for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree) and if he or she has a residence permit for at least one year. Under the law, a foreigner is required to register the same information as a Finnish citizen if he or she resides in Finland for at least one year. The registered information is used, amongst other things, in the organisation of elections and for taxation, health care, administrative and statistical purposes. If you are a Permanent Resident of Finland you are covered by public health insurance. You are entitled to use public health services in Finland if you have a municipality of residence in Finland. The municipalities organise public health services for their residents. As a Permanent Resident of Finland you can, for instance, apply for a refund from the Social Insurance Institution (Kela) for the cost of many kinds of medicine.
You should always register as a permanent resident of Finland to ensure that you get a municipality of residence and can use public health care! *SV QSVI MRJSVQEXMSR SR XLI RSXMČGEXMSR SJ GLERKI SJ EHHVIWW ERH VIKMWXVEXMSR SJ foreigners, please visit: [[[ QEMWXVEEXXM Č IR 7IVZMGIW TPEGICSJCHSQMGMPICERHCTSTYPEXMSRCHEXE &EWMG MRJSVQEXMSR
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Student Union Membership The Student Union is a public corporation designed to uphold students’ rights and make sure that the students’ voice is heard everywhere at the university and in the surrounding society. All Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students are automatically members of the Student Union and must pay the membership fee before registering
9RMZIVWMXMIW %GX Membership in the Student Union is voluntary for exchange students. After paying the JII XLI WXYHIRX VIGIMZIW XLI SJJMGMEP WXYHIRX GEVH ERH MW IRXMXPIH XS WYFWMHMWIH PYRGLIW in University restaurants, services of the Finnish Student Health Care Service (YTHS), services provided by the Student Union, discounts on train tickets and long-distance bus tickets, discounts at youth hostels, museums, theatres, concerts, swimming pools, shops, ski resorts, restaurants, etc. Fees for exchange-, bachelor- and Master’s students Academic Year 201 –20 + Sports pass for Academic Year + Voluntary development cooperation fee
1 € + 3 € +5€
Autumn Semester 201 + Sports pass for semester + Voluntary development cooperation fee
5 € + 2 € +5€
Spring 201 + Sports pass for semester + Voluntary development cooperation fee
5 € + 2 € +5€
Student card, plastic card Student card, phone app
15,10 € 0€
Ordering Student Card After you have paid for the student union membership fee, you can order a student GEVH 1SVI MRJSVQEXMSR [[[ P]] Č IRKPMWL WXYHIRXW WXYHIRX GEVH
Accommodation Please note that it is very important to arrange accommodation before you come to Finland. The beginning of each semester is quite a busy time and student housing ČPPW YT UYMGOP] 8LEX MW [L] MX MW MQTSVXERX XS FI SR XMQI [MXL ]SYV EGGSQQSHEXMSR application. Staying at a hotel is expensive in Finland. Please check the table below to see what kinds of accommodation options are available.
Domus Arctica -säätiö (DAS) is a Student Housing Foundation that offers accommodation in the city of Rovaniemi for Finnish and international students. DAS apartment buildings are situated in four different parts of the city. All housing areas are situated at a maximum of 3.5 kilometres from the University of Lapland or Rovaniemi University of %TTPMIH 7GMIRGIW =SY GER ČRH QSVI MRJSVQEXMSR EFSYX (%7 EGGSQQSHEXMSR ERH XLI LSYWMRK EVIEW EX [[[ HEW Č All international and Finnish students can apply for accommodation in DAS apartments continuously. Most of these apartments are not furnished. It is very important to apply EW WSSR EW TSWWMFPI FIGEYWI XLI ETTPMGEXMSRW EVI LERHPIH SR E îČVWX GSQI ČVWX WIVZIHï basis. First-year students always have priority in August and September. Please note that in autumn DAS receives many more applications than there are apartments available. Apartments DAS has many different kinds of apartments: studios, family apartments and shared apartments. In shared apartments you either have a single bedroom or share a double bedroom with another person. You share the kitchen, bathroom and toilet with people who are the same gender as you. DAS has furnished apartments in the Kuntotie 6ERXEZMXMOOE and Rovala areas. In the furnished apartments the rooms contain basic furniture, including a bed, a mattress, ERH E HIWO ERH GLEMV 8LI OMXGLIR GSRXEMRW E OMXGLIR XEFPI GLEMVW ER SZIR WXSZI ERH JVMHKI JVII^IV 8LIVI EVI RS HMWLIW GYXPIV] GSSOMRK YXIRWMPW GYVXEMRW TMPPS[W FPEROIXW sheets or towels in the rooms. There is EPWS Internet access in the furnished apartments.
Information about the application process 8S ETTP] JSV E (%7 ETEVXQIRX ]SY QYWX ČPP MR XLI SRPMRI ETTPMGEXMSR EX [[[ HEW Č application. DAS will only offer apartments to students after being informed by the university that a student has been accepted for studies. Contact information: Address: (SQYW %VGXMGE W§§XM¹ Ylikorvantie 28 A FI–96300 Rovaniemi, Finland
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For all issues related to DAS accommodation, please contact DAS customer service HMVIGXP] HEWEWTE$HEW Č Arriving to your DAS apartment 6IQIQFIV XLEX (%7 SJJMGI GYWXSQIV WIVZMGI MW STIR SR [IIOHE]W FIX[IIR é -J ]SY EVI EVVMZMRK SYXWMHI XLI SJJMGI LSYVW ERH XLI VIGSQQIRHIH EVVMZEP HE]W FI WYVI XS QEOI EVVERKIQIRXW [MXL ]SYV WXYHIRX tutor to QEOI WYVI ]SY GER pick up your key. Other options You can also look for an apartment from the City of Rovaniemi, housing companies (estate agencies) or the private sector. These apartments are usually unfurnished. However, you can buy furniture at low prices from second-hand shops. The rent for private apartments varies depending on the area and the condition of the apartment. Apartments are usually more expensive in the ViirinkangasRantavitikka area and the city centre area than, for example, in Ounasrinne or Korkalovaara. Please keep in mind that you can rent an apartment together with a friend or friends.
Useful links: LXXT [[[ OEW Č IR [[[ ZZS Č [[[ ZYSOVESZM Č Tenancy agreement Please note that every tenant must sign a tenancy agreement with the landlord. Only one person can live in an apartment per tenancy agreement. The tenant has no right XS PIX TISTPI [LS EVI RSX QIRXMSRIH MR XLI XIRERG] EKVIIQIRX PMZI MR XLI čEX [MXLSYX the landlord’s (for example DAS) permission. Your friends are not allowed to live in your apartment. You will lose your tenancy agreement and the right to live in your apartment if you do not follow the tenancy agreement.
Furniture Depending on the furniture and other furnishings in the dormitories, it may be a good MHIE XS XEOI E WPIITMRK FEK [MXL ]SY 8LI ČVWX HE]W GER FI UYMXI FYW] ERH MX QE] XEOI a day or two before you have time to go shopping. There are some second-hand shops in Rovaniemi where you can buy dishes, curtains, etc. at a lower price. Your studenttutor will help you locate all the necessary shops.
ARRIVAL AND FIRST WEEKS How do I get to Rovaniemi? 8LI ČVWX XLMRK ]SY RIIH XS HS MW XS ČRH ]SYV [E] XS ,IPWMROM %R] XVEZIP EKIRX SV EMVPMRI WLSYPH FI EFPI XS KIX ]SY E čMKLX XS ,IPWMROM JVSQ NYWX EFSYX ER][LIVI 8LI RI\X WXIT is to get from Helsinki to Rovaniemi. There are several ways to do this: by airplane, train, or by bus. Airplane 8VEZIPPMRK F] TPERI MW XLI IEWMIWX [E] 8LIVI EVI X[S EMV GEVVMIVW č]MRK XS 6SZERMIQM HEMP] *MRREMV ERH 2SV[IKMER &SSO ]SYV JPMKLX FIJSVILERH ZME [[[ JMRREMV JM SV [[[ norwegian.com. -R [MRXIV WIEWSR XLIVI EVI EPWS HMVIGX MRXIVREXMSREP JPMKLXW XS 6SZERMIQM JVSQ WSQI )YVSTIER GMXMIW ERH -WXERFYP EZEMPEFPI Train The second alternative is to travel by train. The trip takes about 9 – 12 hours. Book your XMGOIX MR EHZERGI ZME [[[ ZV JM 8LIVI MW E XVEMR WXEXMSR EX XLI ,IPWMROM é :ERXEE EMVTSVX and it is easily accessible from the airport. There are no direct trains to Rovaniemi, you have to change the train at Tikkurila-station. Information about the schedules GER FI JSYRH [[[ ZV JM Note that you can only get a student discount with a Finnish Student card. When you EVVMZI XS *MRPERH JSV XLI JMVWX XMQI é ]SY HS RSX LEZI XLI WYJJMGMIRX HSGYQIRXW XS KIX E student discount on trains. After getting your students card you will be able to travel with student discount ticket.
Also note that the tickets are the cheaper the earlier you book your journey. Bus 8LI XLMVH [E] XS XVEZIP XS 6SZERMIQM MW F] PSRK HMWXERGI FYW =SY GER JMRH QSVI MRJSVQEXMSR EFSYX FYW WGLIHYPIW ERH TVMGIW SR XLI -RXIVRIX EX [[[ QEXOELYSPXS Č ERH [[[ SRRMFYW GSQ LSQI Note that you can only get a student discount with a Finnish Student card. When you EVVMZI XS *MRPERH JSV XLI JMVWX XMQI é ]SY HS RSX LEZI XLI WYJJMGMIRX HSGYQIRXW XS KIX E student discount on long distant buses. After getting your Finnish students card you will be able to travel with student discount ticket.
How do I get to my accommodation? -RXIVREXMSREPMWEXMSR WIVZMGIW SJJIV TMGO YT WIVZMGIW SR XLI VIGSQQIRHIH EVVMZEP HE]W [LMGL XEOIW ]SY XS XLI (%7 SJJMGI ERH ]SYV TPEGI SJ EGGSQQSHEXMSR -R SXLIV XMQIW ]SY [MPP LEZI XS EKVII [MXL ]SYV XYXSV XLI EVVMZEP EVVERKIQIRW =SY [MPP RIIH XS JMRH ]SYV [E] XS (%7 SJJMGI ERH XLIR XS ]SYV EGGSQQSHEXMSR =SY GER EWO ]SYV XYXSV JSV LIPT MR XLMW Please keep in mind that there are no bus connections from the airport, and that is why E XE\M MW XLI IEWMIWX GLSMGI 8LI %MVTSVX XE\M GSWXW EVSYRH ù TIVWSR ERH E RSVQEP taxi is around 25-30 €. If you arrive by train, a taxi is the easiest choice. The taxi costs approximately 15 € during the daytime and a few Euros more in the evenings and night-time. There are also bus connections from the train station or from the city centre to XLI EGGSQQSHEXMSR *SV QSVI MRJSVQEXMSR ZMWMX [[[ PMROOEVM JM
How do I get to the university and to the orientation? The University is located in Rantavitikka [LMGL is located around 2 km from the city center and 3,5 km from Kuntotie where WSQI of the international student’s apartments are located. 3XLIV ETEVXQIRXW EVI RIEV XLI YRMZIVWMX] GEQTYW EVIE You can arrive to the orientation session by walking, by bike of via bus.
International student tutor Each international student gets a student tutor who will help with all practicalities IWTIGMEPP] HYVMRK XLI JMVWX HE]W ERH [IIOW 8LI XYXSVW EVI ZSPYRXIIVW [LS EVI XVEMRIH for their duties. Your student tutor will help you familiarize yourself with the university, study practicalities, accommodation, the city, etc. Even though the tutors are here to help you, please read this guidebook carefully and prepare for your stay in Rovaniemi. If you have any problems and you wish to have help and guidance with various matters, the student tutors will help you.
STUDYING AT UNIVERSITY OF LAPLAND Studying at a Finnish university is sometimes very different from studying elsewhere. The possible combinations of major and minor subjects are numerous, and students need to take responsibility for planning their own studies. At the beginning, it might be confusing to organise a schedule or coordinate all the courses. However, when students get used to the system, it is possible to create an individual study plan within a given framework. “Academic freedom” means various things: it refers to the independence of the universities, but it also refers to the individual student’s studies. Students are responsible for creating their own study plan and monitoring their own progress. Student and teacher tutors will help you get started with your studies. In XLI JSPPS[MRK WIGXMSRW ]SY [MPP ČRH WSQI FEWMG MRJSVQEXMSR EFSYX XLI W]WXIQ SJ WXYH] in the University of Lapland. There are three levels of studies: basic, intermediate and advanced, and two kinds of programmes: major and minor. In major programmes students are required to complete basic and intermediate courses in order to get a Bachelor’s degree and advanced courses in order to get a Master’s degree. In short minor programmes, only basic level studies are required; in long minor programmes, both basic and intermediate level work must be completed.
Courses The basic unit of a study programme is the course. A typical course consists of a series of lectures and a written assignment or exam. Typically, lecture series do not last the whole semester. Often they are held within a period of one or two weeks. After the lectures students have at least two chances to take the written exam for the course. 8LI ČVWX MW YWYEPP] LIPH [MXLMR X[S [IIOW EJXIV XLI IRH SJ XLI PIGXYVIW ERH XLI WIGSRH within a month. The student receives the grade for the course about four weeks after returning the assignment or taking the exam. Please note that some courses may have a “book exam” only, meaning that there are no lectures and the student takes an exam based on individual study of a set of FSSOW JVSQ XLI GYVVMGYPYQ 4PIEWI WII [[[ YPETPERH Č WXYHMIW JSV QSVI MRJSVQEXMSR SR GSYVWIW 8LIVI ]SY [MPP EPWS ČRH XLI EMQW ERH VIUYMVIQIRXW JSV IEGL GSYVWI XLI name of the teacher, schedule, etc.
Teaching methods Lecturing is the most commonly used teaching method. However, lectures do not usually cover the entire content of the course, and students are required either to take a written exam or write an essay in order to complete the course. Other forms of teaching are seminars, workshops and exercises. Seminars consist of lectures at the beginning of the course and seminar meetings at which students present their seminar paper. A workshop is basically the same as a seminar but done as group work. Exercises are usually practical assignments and are very common in teacher training, for example. One popular teaching method is excursions, where students follow a planned programme and attend lectures. Excursions usually also include additional written assignments. The teaching method for a course may also be a combination of two methods; it is always mentioned in the course description. Instruction in the Faculty of Art and Design can be divided roughly into theoretical courses, seminars, studio practice, workshops and projects. Theoretical courses are FEWIH SR PIGXYVIW ERH SV PMXIVEXYVI ERH MRGPYHI [VMXXIR I\EQMREXMSRW ERH IWWE]W -R seminars, workshops, and studio practice, the number of students varies between 12 and 18, depending on the subject, and accordingly the number of places available for exchange students is limited. Fine art courses require 90% attendance and workshops 80% attendance for successful completion of the courses. All courses require independent work.
The university also hosts several visiting teachers each year. Information on their teaching is made available prior to the visits. Usually these courses can compensate for some parts of the courses in the regular curriculum.
Written exams 4PIEWI RSXI XLEX XLIVI MW RS WTIGMJMG I\EQ TIVMSH EX XLI IRH SJ XLI WIQIWXIV I\EQW are held throughout the academic year. There are two types of written exams: course exams and general exams. Course exams are held after the completion of a course. The lecturer will inform the students of the date, time and place of the exam. There are at least two possible HEXIW WS XLEX SRI GER XV] EKEMR MJ SRI JEMPW XLI ÄŒVWX XMQI %HZERGI VIKMWXVEXMSR MW usually not required.
General exams for each faculty are held once a month. On these days, a student can take a book exam based on individual study of a set of books or other material from the course catalogue. Please note that when registering, the student must select the FSSOW LI WLI MW TPERRMRK XS WXYH] EGGSVHMRK XS XLI PMWX TVSZMHIH MR XLI GSYVWI GEXEPSKYI Weboodi. In a general exam the student needs to cover all the selected books at once. The registration deadline is 10 days before the exam date; registration must be done through the WebOodi student information system. In the Faculty of Law written examinations are held on general examination days. Please see the list of examination dates and the examinations which can be taken on each date on the faculty web page. Exchange students should, however, always contact the tutor in charge of the course before taking any examination in order to negotiate about the required reading and the date and time for the examination. Please note that all students are required to register for the written examinations. This can be done using the registration form at least 10 days before the examination. You should bring the form to the study secretary or international coordinator in the faculty. Paper forms can be found in the faculty.
Credits %X XLI 9RMZIVWMX] SJ 0ETPERH GVIHMXW EVI YWIH XS HIJMRI XLI I\XIRX SJ E KMZIR GSYVWI Lectures, exercises, seminars and other forms of instruction (e.g., the writing of essays, lecture journals, preparation for examinations, etc.), as well as independent research, are all taken into consideration when the number of credits for each course is being calculated. Please note that a credit does not refer to the duration of a course, but to the estimated total amount of work required: that is, one credit represents
approximately 26 – 27 hours of work by the student. The estimated work load for a full time student in one academic year is 60 ECTS credits, meaning 30 ECTS credits per semester. Within the academic calendar some courses may be completed in less than one period, with credits awarded in due time, while other courses may extend over several study periods with credits being awarded at the end of the semester or the academic year. In accordance with the establishment of the European Higher Education Area, the University of Lapland has fully adopted the ECTS credit system.
Grading system Finnish universities use numeric grading scales. At the University of Lapland, the WGEPI YWIH MW JVSQ I\GIPPIRX XS WYJČGMIRX 4PIEWI RSXI XLEX WSQI GSYVWIW EVI KMZIR SRP] SR E TEWW JEMP FEWMW [MXLSYX ER] JYVXLIV KVEHMRK -R XLMW GEWI XLI QEVO ‘pass’ appears on the transcript. Every course and examination taken is recorded on the student’s personal transcript. Below is a table comparing our grading scale with other grading scales. University of Lapland grading scale
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WebOodi Student Information System WebOodi is a student information system that supports studies and teaching. Students can check their personal data and credits, change their contact information and the conditions under which the data can be released for other use, browse study guide MRJSVQEXMSR VIKMWXIV JSV GSYVWIW ERH KIRIVEP I\EQW SVHIV ER ĂŽYRSJÄŒGMEPĂŻ XVERWGVMTX of studies to be sent by e-mail, enrol in the university, and pay the student union fee. It is also possible to give feedback on courses through the WebOodi system. You will get acquainted with the system during the orientation week, after which you can register for courses.
Student numbers and transcripts of records Each student has a personal student number. Degree students receive their study GIVXMČGEXI [MXL XLIMV WXYHIRX RYQFIV HYVMRK XLI ČVWX HE]W SJ XLIMV WXYHMIW JVSQ XLI 7XYHIRX 7IVZMGIW 3JJMGI )\GLERKI WXYHIRXW VIGIMZI XLIMV WXYH] GIVXMJMGEXIW [MXL XLIMV WXYHIRX RYQFIV HYVMRK XLI JMVWX HE]W SJ XLIMV WXYHMIW JVSQ XLI -RXIVREXMSREPMWEXMSR 7IVZMGIW This requires registration at the University. Students must use this number when registering for exams and on the exam answer forms.
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LIVING IN LAPLAND – GOOD TO KNOW Student health care Please read through Section “Insurance” to learn more about insurance and health care in Finland. It is important to take care of the necessary insurance before you arrive in Finland, ALL international students need to have valid health insurance. If you pay the Student Union membership fee, you are entitled to use the services of the Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS). FSHS will provide most of the medical care you might need during your stay in Rovaniemi. Visits to the nurse and general practitioner are free of charge, and if you need to see a specialist (for example, a dentist) the fee is modest. Please note that FSHS does NOT cover emergency or hospital treatment or other treatment exceeding basic health care or treatment during evenings or weekends when FSHS is closed. To use the services of FSHS you must be a member of the student YRMSR 8LI SJČGI SJ *7,7 MW PSGEXIH SR XLI GEQTYW *SV QSVI HIXEMPIH MRJSVQEXMSR TPIEWI WII [[[ JWLW Č
Mental Health Care Services During weekdays, contact the FSHS (if you have paid the Student Union Membership fee). During nights or weekends, if you need emergency help, contact the hospital emergency unit (Lapin keskussairaalan Päivystyspoliklinikka, Address: Ounasrinteentie 22, Rovaniemi, Telephone: from 8:00-22:00: 016 328 2140, and from 22:00-8:00: 016 328 2100 (First Aid Station). 1IRXEP ,IEPXL WYTTSVX WIVZMGIW SRPMRI [[[ I QMIPIRXIVZI]W JM IR 0ETMR )RWM NE XYVZEOSXM 'VMWIW GIRXIV EPWS TVSZMHIW GSRJMHIRXEP PS[ XVIWLSPH EMH MR PMJI GVMWIW 'EPP OVMMWMOIWOYW$PETMRIRWMNEXYVZEOSXM JM
Campus area The University of Lapland has modern facilities and study environments, mostly located in one campus area in Rantavitikka. University campus has various kinds of auditoriums, classrooms, computer rooms, laboratories, library, rooms for independent studying and restaurants. Main campus area opening hours Mon – Fri 7:30 – 20:00 Sat 8: 0 – 16:00 ;MRK * Sundays and midweek holidays: Closed Courses of the Arctic Studies Programe can also be held at the Museum and Science Centre Arktikum, located in address Pohjoisranta 4. LMbraryUniversity library is located in the main building of the University. 3TIRMRK LSYVW FIPS[ FYX [MXL 0= OI] GEVH WIPJ WIVZMGI /I] GEVHW JVSQ *EGMPMX] 3JJMGI 7IVZMGIW %VGXMG 'IRXVI PMFVEV] MW PSGEXIH MR %VOXMOYQ 1SVI MRJSVQEXMSR LXXTW PYG JMRRE JM YPETPERH 'SRXIRX PEMREENEPPI Opening hours:
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Student cafeteria There are three student cafeterias at the main university building: Felli, Petronella and Café Lovisa. Student lunch (with student card) costs 2,60 €.
Student organizations Student union The University of Lapland has a student union called LYY. Student unions are designed to support the students’ rights and to make sure that the students’ voice is heard in the institution and surrounding society. %W E QIQFIV SJ XLI WXYHIRX YRMSR ]SY EVI IRXMXPIH XS QER] FIRIČXW WYGL EW XLI services provided by the student union and its companies, as well as all the discounts provided by the student card. 1SVI MRJSVQEXMSR [[[ P]] Č IRKPMWL )VEWQYW 7XYHIRX 2IX[SVO )72
ESN Lapland arranges various interesting activities and excursions for the international students as well as for Finnish students interested in meeting and socialising with international students. The meetings of ESN are held in English, and students are warmly welcome to share their ideas and opinions. 1SVI MRJSVQEXMSR LXXTW [[[ JEGIFSSO GSQ )72 0ETPERH
Finnish Friend programme ULapland and Lapland University of Applied Sciences organize international friend activities between international students and local people each semester. Participation in the activities is voluntary and free of charge for both the students and the locals, and there are no limitations or obligations. Generally the idea is to introduce Finland, Lapland and Finnish culture to international students coming to Rovaniemi. The WXYHIRX ERH LMW LIV PSGEP JVMIRH W QIIX EGGSVHMRK XS XLIMV S[R WGLIHYPIW ERH SVKERM^I activities together. Finnish Friend activities are a wonderful opportunity for the student to integrate into the Finnish culture and way of life while local people get to know new cultures and enrich their language skills. Students can sign up for this activity during the orientation week. More information is available on the Universities’ web pages.
Sports and recreation Sports pass Sport services are intended for students of ULapland. All sport services are available with the Sportpass. Some of the services are free of charge (with Sportpass), and others are subject to a modest fee. Various indoor and outdoor activities are available. 4PIEWI VIEH QSVI EFSYX WTSVX WIVZMGIW EX [[[ P]] Č [[[ YPETPERH Č WTSVXWIVZMGIW Other free-time activities Rovaniemi is surrounded by beautiful nature, and there are lots of things to do throughout the year. Since the city is close to nature, it is easy to go hiking, skiing, W[MQQMRK G]GPMRK ČWLMRK SV HS[RLMPP WOMMRK :EVMSYW K]QW ERH WTSVX GIRXVIW EPWS offer many exciting sport services. Ounasvaara is a hill and recreational area right beside the city of Rovaniemi. Ounasvaara has signposted and well-maintained trails with numerous spectacular landscapes for townspeople and visitors. There are almost 50 different activities available at Ounasvaara, and the number is growing. In wintertime you can go downhill and crosscountry skiing, tobogganing and snowshoeing. In summertime hiking, hurtling down the slopes on the summer bobsleigh and golf are activities to enjoy. Rovaniemi is also a city of culture, and there are many things to see, visit and experience. You can go to museums, exhibitions, theatres, the cinema, the library, concerts and familiarize yourself with various kinds of architecture. As Rovaniemi, and Lapland in general, is a tourist destination, there is a huge variety of exotic things to experience: for example, husky sleigh rides, snowmobiling, and visits XS VIMRHIIV JEVQW 8S ČRH SYX QSVI ]SY GER WII [LEX XLI PSGEP WEJEVM GSQTERMIW SJJIV You can easily enjoy the northern nature on your own as well. To learn more about national parks, trekking trails and open huts, see the links below: [[[ ZMWMXVSZERMIQM Č [[[ SYXHSSVW Č There are various events, information sessions, lectures, theme days and shows organized by various organizations. Student life is really active in Rovaniemi, and ESN and the student associations organize all kinds of events throughout the year.
Shopping Shopping is not a problem in Rovaniemi. There are various grocery stores, supermarkets, home-furnishing -, hardware -, and clothing shops in the city. There are also several second-hand shops around the city where you can shop at lower prices. These can be good places to look for the things you need (dishes, curtains, etc.) for your accommodation. Second-Hand Shops There are several second-hand shops in the city. Tuhattori (Harrikatu 2) Varastotien kirppis (Varastotie 8) Vintikki (Varastotie 2) Rovaniemen Kontti – Kierrätystavaratalo (Teollisuustie 13)
Transportation in Rovaniemi After you have arrived in Rovaniemi it is worth considering whether you should buy a bicycle. Since Rovaniemi is a fairly small town, locations are quite near. That is why a bicycle is an easy way to get from one place to another. You can get help from your student tutor when you go to buy a bicycle. You can, of course, also use public transportation (buses) if you wish. 1SVI MRJSVQEXMSR GER FI JSYRH JVSQ 6SZERMIQM GMX] TEKIW LXXTW [[[ PMROOEVM JM -R )RKPMWL
Bicycles Having your own bicycle is very handy in Rovaniemi. The following shops in the city centre usually sell used bikes: Mountain Bike Center: Ruokasenkatu 10 Tuhattori: Harrikatu 2
Mobile phone and Internet connections It is easy to get a prepaid mobile phone and Internet connection in Finland. Your student tutors will help you with these matters after you have arrived in Finland.
Cost of living, Money and Bank account & Financial support The cost of living The cost of living in Finland is comparable to the rest of Europe on average. For basic expenses such as food, rent and transportation, an undergraduate (Bachelor’s or 1EWXIVìW WXYHIRX [MPP RIIH é ù QSRXL [LMGL [MPP FI WTIRX VSYKLP] EW JSPPS[W EPP ČKYVIW EVI MR IYVSW • Rent ó 3RI X[S VSSQ ETEVXQIRX TVMZEXI WIGXSV • Food (including lunch at school) • Transport by local bus • Leisure activities, other personal expenses
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The living expenses of doctoral students are higher (about 1200-1800 € per month) FIGEYWI XLI] EVI RSX IRXMXPIH XS XLI WEQI FIRIČXW EW YRHIVKVEHYEXI WXYHIRXW Monthly expenses depend on your personal spending habits (food, social life, travelling, books and other materials, sports equipment, etc.). Depending on the type SJ EGGSQQSHEXMSR ]SY WLSYPH FI TVITEVIH XS TE] ]SYV HITSWMX ERH ČVWX QSRXLìW VIRX through the bank before your arrival. It is good to remember that, when travelling, unexpected expenses always come up, so bring along a little extra money to be on the safe side. You must also be prepared to buy some items, for example, for your apartment. Money and bank account The legal currency in Finland is the euro (EURO, e, €), which is divided into 100 cents (sentti, ct). International debit and credit cards are accepted in most shops and services in Finland. In Finland nearly all payments are made through the bank. Opening a bank account is a RIGIWWEV] operation, but it is nonetheless worth asking the student tutors for help. The YRMZIVWMX] LEW ER EKVIIQIRX [MXL 3WYYWTEROOM [LIVI WXYHIRXW GER STIR E FERO EGGSYRX You will need the following documents:
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ó =SYV PIXXIV SJ EGGITXERGI JVSQ XLI 9RMZIVWMX] 7XYH] GIVXMČGEXI SRGI ]SY VIGIMZI MX keep it and bring it with you to Finland), • Your address in Rovaniemi. If you do not wish to open a bank account in Finland, there are plenty of cash machines (ATMs) around that will work with a credit card. You need to be careful about choosing this option, though. Before you leave you can discuss with your own bank what the best option for you is. If you wish to use a credit card, make sure that your card will [SVO MRXIVREXMSREPP] =SY EPWS RIIH XS ČRH SYX EFSYX ER] WIVZMGI SV GSQQMWWMSR JIIW that may apply when you use your card internationally. Financial support -RXIVREXMSREP WXYHIRXW GER ETTP] JSV KVERXW WGLSPEVWLMTW SV SXLIV ČRERGMEP EMH MR XLIMV home countries from, e.g., their home institution. International students can also apply for a state grant in Finland or scholarships JVSQ XLI *MRRMWL 2EXMSREP %KIRG] JSV )HYGEXMSR, under certain circumstances. *SV JYVXLIV MRJSVQEXMSR SR ČRERGMEP WYTTSVX JSV WXYHIRXW TPIEWI ZMWMX [[[ OIPE Č [[[ WXYH]MRČRPERH Č [[[ EYVSVE XMIXSOERXE Č MRHI\ MRHI\ VIJG PERK
Working in Finland Getting a job in Finland can be challenging. Most of the places require the employee to speak Finnish. Below is some information about working in Finland for citizens of the Nordic Countries, EU citizens, and non-EU citizens. Citizens of the Nordic Countries A citizen of a Nordic country can live, work and study in Finland (or in another Nordic GSYRXV] EW PSRK QYGL EW LI WLI [ERXW [MXLSYX E VIWMHIRGI TIVQMX FYX LI WLI QYWX ČPP MR E RSXMČGEXMSR SJ GLERKI SJ EHHVIWW 1YYXXSMPQSMXYW EU citizens %R )9 GMXM^IR GER PMZI [SVO ERH WXYH] MR *MRPERH EW PSRK QYGL EW LI WLI [ERXW MJ the stay lasts less than three (3) months. If the stay is longer than three months, an
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Weather and clothing Autumn and Spring The weather in Rovaniemi varies in autumn and spring. For example in August and May it can be quite warm during the day and you can often wear jeans and a t-shirt or long-sleeved shirt. However, the nights can be surprisingly cold. In autumn and spring a wind-proof jacket is highly recommended. It is also good to have a raincoat or umbrella because it can rain quite a bit during these seasons. Winter -R [MRXIV XMQI 2SZIQFIV %TVMP XLI WMKRMČGERGI SJ [EVQ GPSXLMRK GERRSX FI SZIV emphasised. It can get really cold in Rovaniemi. In February 1999 the temperature near Rovaniemi dropped to -52 Celsius degrees, which was a record in Finland. If it’s of any comfort, the temperature rarely gets that cold here. But temperatures of -20°C or even -30°C are very common between December and March. The best way to dress is to wear clothes in layers: a long-sleeved undershirt and long underpants, pants and a shirt over these, and a warm coat on top. And don’t forget a hat, gloves and warm winter boots or shoes! In the winter it is best to wear clothes made of natural materials, such as wool and
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cotton. Thick-soled, insulated shoes or boots are essential. Your winter coat should be a quilted one or wind-proof with a lining. It is a good idea to have some wool sweaters and extra pants in your closet: it is comforting to know you have something extra to put on if we happen to have a cold snap. Summer Summer is usually warm and sunny in Finland, but it can be occasionally rainy. During the daytime temperature can be around 25 degrees Celsius, and shorts and a t-shirt are suitable clothes. During the night-time you may need a long-sleeved shirt and trousers. It is a good idea to bring as many clothes as you can with you because clothing prices in Finland tend to be high. There are lots of clothing shops in Rovaniemi and also some second-hand shops where you can buy clothes at a lower price. Be aware of the weather before you arrive, and prepare yourself with the necessary clothing. For more information on weather in Finland, please visit:
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Emergency help General emergency number, police Lapland police switchboard
112 +358 295 460 321
Health care services In emergency always call 112. Cases requiring immediate treatment, the emergency health care is located in Lapland Central Hospital (Lapin keskussairaala) located in 3YREWVMRXIIRXMI 0ETPERH 'IRXVEP ,SWTMXEP )QIVKIRG] 'PMRMG 8IPITLSRI LIEPXL WIVZMGI L GEPP FIJSVI ]SY GSQI XS ,SWTMXEP +358 (0)16 322 4800. More information: [[[ PWLT JM JM *- 7EMVEERLSMXSTMMVM -RC)RKPMWL )QIVKIRG]C'PMRMG %X XLI QSQIRX XLIVI EVI XLVII PSGEXMSRW JSV QYRMGMTEP LIEPXL GEVI WIVZMGIW MR 6SZERMIQM 6MRXIIROYPQER XIVZI]WEWIQE /SWOMOEXY VH JPSSV 9VLIMPYOEHYR XIVZI]WEWIQE 9VLIMPYOEXY ERH 4YPOEQSRXMIR XIVZI]WEWIQE 4YPOEQSRXMI 8LI] EVI STIR 1SR é 8LYV é *VM é (YVMRK SJJMGI LSYVW WXYHIRXW WLSYPH ZMWMX *7,7 QIRXMSRIH IEVPMIV MR XLMW KYMHIFSSO
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Other Practical Information Alcohol and Narcotics %PGSLSPMG FIZIVEKIW EVI WSPH MR WXEXI S[RIH WLSTW GEPPIH %POS [[[ EPOS Č 1IHMYQ strength beer (4.7 per cent by vol¬ume), mild ciders and very mild wines are also sold in grocery stores. Finland has a zero tolerance policy on drugs. The importation, selling, use and possession of narcotics are prohibited by law and punishable by a prison sentence. Any violation of this prohibition may result in deportation. We will also contact the student’s home institution. Sexual Minorities
7)8% [[[ WIXE Č MW E *MRRMWL REXMSREP LYQER VMKLXW SVKERM^EXMSR [LMGL [SVOW JSV le¬gal equality and social justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and trans-people. It is the cen-tral organisation for sexual minorities, with chapters all over Finland. SETA is a member of ILGA (International Lesbian and Gay As¬sociation) and IGLYO (International Gay and Lesbian Youth). 8LI 6SZERMIQM 7IGXMSR LEW QIIXMRKW TEVXMIW ERH KVSYTW JSV ]SYRK TISTPI 8S ČRH out more, please contact: The Rovaniemi Section of SETA: Rovaniemen SETA ry VSZERMIQIRWIXE$KQEMP GSQ [[[ VSZERMIQIRWIXE Č Names -R *MRPERH ]SY [MPP YWI SRP] SRI ČVWX REQI ERH SRI PEWX REQI JEQMP] REQI -J RIGIWWEV] decide before coming to Finland which of your last names you will use.
A SHORT GUIDE TO FINNISH CULTURE What is culture? “The learned and shared values, beliefs and behaviors of a group of people.” (Milton Bennett) “The know-how of daily life.” (Catherine Bartlett, Aira Davidsson) As we grow up, we are constantly exposed to our social environment’s conceptions of what is right and wrong, good and bad, and how to behave in daily life. This process is called socialization. The result of our socialization is our culture. This culture is deeply VSSXIH MR SYV TIVWSREPMX] ERH PIEZMRK MX FILMRH YWYEPP] JIIPW [VSRK ERH MW ZIV] HMJČGYPX Each culture works where it developed. It works at home. Going abroad means to go live among people who have different “values, beliefs and behaviors” from anyone you have known at home. It means to go live in a place whose “know-how of daily life” you don’t (yet) have. This is why a stay abroad is such a meaningful and rewarding experience. However, it is also why there can be problems along the way.
Culture shock In order to get along in a foreign country over a longer period of time, you will have to leave your own culture behind (to a large degree), and adapt to a new one. Minor disappointments and problems are to be expected, particularly during the early stages. At its worst, culture shock, basically a depression, can set in. The more you know about your new environment, and the more you are willing to accept its culture, the better you will adapt.
The u-curve of cultural adaption Cultural adaption daption tends to follow the curve of the letter “u”. Picture 1: u-curve -curve
Honeymoon: eymoon: “This is so exciting!” xciting!”
Crisis: “What is going on?” “I don’t like these hese people at all!”
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In other words: At the beginning, everything seems to be exciting and interesting - simply because it is new. However, by and by we become aware of things that simply do not feel right to us. This usually leads to a sense of disappointment. The decision to go abroad might suddenly seem questionable. Fortunately, these problems and disappointments can serve to open our eyes to our host culture. Noticing differences generates a learning process, which eventually makes us culturally competent, and allows us to enjoy a rich and rewarding life of interaction with our host culture.
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Thank you! My name is… What time is it? It is one o’clock. I don’t understand. I love you! Cheers!
Kiitos! Minun nimeni on… Mitä kello on? Kello on yksi. En ymmärrä. Rakastan sinua! Kippis!
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Pasta Rice Salt Shampoo Sugar Tea Toothbrush Toothpaste Vegetables Yoghurt
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A LOOK AT FINNISH CULTURE Finnish culture is highly individualistic, with everyone more or less going through life on their own terms. Finns value independence, and are neither likely to ask for help, nor to offer it. However, they will certainly try to help you, if you ask them to. In Finland, everyone is considered to be equal to everyone else. Men and women, grown-ups and children, the young and the elderly, teachers and students basically WII I]I XS I]I =SY QE] ČRH MX HMJČGYPX XS ORS[ [LS MW E TVSJIWWSV E XIEGLIV E GPIVO Don’t worry – you will not be expected to treat anyone with reverence. Men and women largely share the same values, have the same roles in family-life and society, and display the same patterns of behavior.
Finnish work-life (and this includes education) is based on careful planning and exact timing. Everyone is required to stick to schedules, even to the minute. Since all people are to be treated as equals, rules are not bent as a favor to friends or relatives. What passes for kindness shown to your own in many other cultures, is perceived as corruption in Finland. Everyone is expected to follow the same rules, exceptions are rare.
Finns tend to restrain their emotions. This does not mean they don’t have any! Finns may sometimes seem cold and distant, but that is because they don’t want to bother others with their feelings. Finns enjoy silence, and often like to be left alone. They hate to intrude, and will usually leave you alone as a sign of respect for your private sphere. What might appear indifferent or rude in many cultures, is a sign of respect and politeness in Finland. Good advice: Keeping a culture diary is helpful: observe what is going on around you, and write down every day what you have found out about the cultural differences between your home country and Finland! If you stick with it, you will soon have your own cultural map, which will provide a sense of orientation during your adventure abroad. Welcome to Finland! Jörn Severidt Intercultural Communication Program NSVR WIZIVMHX$YPETPERH Č
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