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Exploring Sustainability Opportunities at Aalto University

My name is Vitória and I am a Design and Media student at Aalto University:) In this blog post, I will write about some ways I have approached sustainability through my degree through the opportunities provided by Aalto University and the Aalto community.

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Living on a student budget in Finland: How to survive as an Aalto University Student

Finland is known for its high-quality education and excellent living standards, but as a student, managing your budget effectively is key to making the most of your time here. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect and tips to save money while studying at Aalto University.

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Studying at Aalto Mikkeli BScBA Programme

Hi! I am Elisa Pöyry, a master’s student at Aalto University School of Business majoring in marketing. Previously, I completed my bachelor’s degree in Aalto BScBA program in Mikkeli campus with a major in international business. In this blog post, I will introduce the BScBA program and discuss the structure of studies, Mikkeli community, as well as possibilities to continue to the master’s program in Otaniemi campus.

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Beat the Blues: From Winter Blues to Embracing Winter

When you first arrive in Finland to begin your studies, the semester typically starts in September. By then, it is late summer, transitioning into autumn, with plenty of sunlight and crisp, pleasant weather, not too hot, not too cold, just right. However, as the semester progresses, the days slowly get shorter, and the weather shifts, often catching you off guard. Before you know it, it is already cold, dark, and snowy, and the long summer days feel like a distant memory. 

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A Day in the Life Living in the Campus

Hey! Welcome to a 'Day in the Life' here at Aalto University! For those of you who don't know me, I am Qiong, currently in my 2nd year in Interior Architecture here at Aalto, and today I will be taking you along in showing what a typical day looks like on campus.

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Cost of Student Life in Finland

Whenever I chat with friends or anyone considering moving to Finland for studies, I often get questions like, “Is life affordable there?”, “How easy is it to get a job?”, “How do you manage your finances?”, or “How much should I budget?” 

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Applying Design & Media Bachelor in English at Aalto University: Most Frequently Asked Questions

3rd year Design and Media student answers some the frequently asked questions of her programme

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Transitioning to Masters Studies at Aalto University

Collaborative and Industrial Design (CoID) student Owein reflects back on his experiences transitioning from the Bachelor of Design to CoID.

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Perks of being a student in Aalto and Finland

In this post, Design and Media Student Vitoria talks about the services, apps, and tools to make the most out of your studies at Aalto.

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Why I Chose to Study at Aalto University

First-year Masters student Elisa reflects on her decision to choose to study at Aalto University.

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The nuances of Aalto University's campus and student services

Labiba, who recently graduated as a bachelor of science, writes about the campus and the services Aalto students have access to.

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Inside Aalto: What's the Student Community Really Like?

Bachelor's student Bia writes about the student community at Aalto.

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