Student Experiences
Favorite Aspects:
"…the willingness of the teaching staff and administrative staff to provide the best help in all matters related to my studies…" -Emmanuel O.
"I found that teachers here always give students great encouragement." –Kun Y.
"The cultural atmosphere is fantastic" -Emmanuel B.
"The whole atmosphere of the studies is really great. All the academic and administrative staff are very helpful and kind. My study mates are also a great group of people." –Mag Z.
Studying in the LLEES Programme:
"…the opportunity to study in a multinational environment. It is a unique chance to learn from people who with different teaching experiences and represent different cultures and views…Also, you can choose what you are interested in and focus on it." –Mag Z.
"teaching and learning is designed to be self-regulated" –Emmanuel O.
"…very interesting courses and learning tasks." –Kristiina O.
"…students work together. For example, in the Master’s thesis course, teachers can give students comments about their thesis and students also help each other and give their own opinion." -Kun Y.
"...we are expected to think for ourselves and go out and retrieve our knowledge. We are given direction and resources and then guided to our own discovery." –Jake M.
"…by far the most interesting international program I’ve been a part of." –Emmanuel B.
Turku and Finland:
"I enjoy the peaceful and simple life-style here. There are many assignments to do, but it’s okay since you feel you are learning something everyday." -Anonymous
"I like the snow here and it’s so pretty. Fortunately, my tutor is so kind and we often get together, eating, talking, and she also invited us to visit her family, which was a wonderful experience for us and it let us know more about Finnish people and their life." -Kun Y.
also…
"Here is so quiet, especially on weekends...the supermarket is not open on Sunday." -Kun Y.
" It has been a good and fulfilling time living in Turku. Finland is a relatively peaceful country, with peace loving people." -Emmanuel O.
but...
"I remember my first week in Turku, going to the shop with the intention of buying some groceries and other stuff, but I returned home with nothing on 3 occasions. I knew exactly what I wanted to buy but could not locate them on the shelves of the supermarket, everything was written in Finnish!" -Emmanuel O.
"I have been able to participate in all sorts of student activities, as well as those activities that are offered to the whole population. Things such as the Christmas market and Vappu (May-day celebration) are experiences that I will take with me throughout my life." –Jake M.
Advice for future students…
"If you encounter any trouble or problem in your studying, ask for the help from the teachers and classmates, ‘Many hands make light work’." -Kun Y.
"Take it easy on yourself for a few weeks. Try to stay positive, enjoy the unknown and different, let it rather enrich you than intimidate you. I always takes time to get familiar with a place and people. Don’t try to rush things. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or if you need help. Try to find a good balance between your studies and social life." -Mag Z.