More Than the Degree
Aalto Squad student ambassadors' blog. Read all about student life and studies at Aalto University!
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Blog posts
My go-to cultural activities in Helsinki
Bachelor student Tonya explores the vibrant cultural activities in Helsinki.
I didn’t fully understand Aalto - until I got here
Masters student Daniel explores his path to Aalto.
Finding the "Hidden You" at Aalto
Masters student Yijuan explores the multidisciplinary opportunities at Aalto!
A survival guide to the Finnish winter
Worried about how you will survive the Finnish winter? Read Yijuan's tips!
Pros and cons of starting my bachelor's studies in Finland
Bachelor's student Tonya talks about the pros and cons of moving to Finland to study Computational Engineering
Why I chose to do the Master’s in Health Technology Engineering at Aalto University.
Masters student Fatima share her path to Aalto University
The Summer I… decided to move to Finland 🌿✨
The summer I decided to move to Finland didn’t start with a dramatic moment. There was no instant epiphany, no single turning point. Instead, it was a slow accumulation of thoughts, feelings, and what-ifs that finally tipped me over. In the summer when I turned 16, I visited Finland for the first time. It was a short 2-week trip to a sports center near Helsinki, where we went hiking, camping, kayaking, and even played disc golf. In general, a very Finnish summer experience.
Kicking off the semester with my old and new buddies
It was that time of the year again when campus lit up with the appearance of new faces. For our Sustainable Entrepreneurship Master's program, that meant meeting the second cohort. We, the second-years, decided that nothing can compete with fun games and free dinners for the best bonding experience.
🎓 Orientation Week at Aalto University
Orientation week at Aalto University isn’t just about lectures and schedules, it’s the real start of your life in Finland. Having gone through it twice, I can say it’s intense, exciting, and sometimes a little overwhelming… but also one of the best parts of the whole experience.