More Than the Degree
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Aalto Squad student ambassadors' blog. Read all about student life and studies at Aalto University!
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Blog posts
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My Experience in Living in Greater Helsinki Area pt. 2
San shares his experiences of living in the Greater Helsinki Area, part 2
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My Experience in Living in Greater Helsinki Area, pt.1
San shares his experiences of living in the Greater Helsinki Area, part 1
![Milica sitting in front of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture](/sites/g/files/flghsv241/files/styles/1_48w_48h_d/public/2022-11/Milica.jpeg?h=cfa98a73&itok=TJi6-Lxf)
How Aalto University picked up my sympathies when I was applying for master's studies?
Milica, an architecture student at Aalto, looks back at the time of her applying and lists a few reasons why she chose Aalto University.
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Public Transportation in Finland
Which public transportation methods are available in Finland and how to use them? It's convenient, let Owein explain more!
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Getting a Finnish bank account for foreigners (OP bank)
Getting a bank account is one of the first things to do when moving to a new country. Best shares his tips about the process.
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My First Experience Living in a Student Apartment in Finland
Valerie shares her experiences vs. reality with student apartments and gives tips on how to get one!
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How to Furnish your Student Apartment Low Budget
Francesco gives tips on where and how to find furniture with a budget in Finland for your new unfurnished apartment.
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Join the board of a student organization!
Ioanna tells what it's like to be a board member of a student organisation at Aalto and gives examples of her own experiences.
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Welcome to Aalto University!
Areeb shares his overall experience about being a student at Aalto and how he has made friends, felt belonging and learned a lot on the way!
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Insights from studying collaborative MA programmes (Part 2/2)
Michael shares his experience in studying a Master's degree in Creative Sustainability and International Design Business Management.
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How to set goals as a student? The 3-step framework
Areeb shares his tips on setting goals as a student. Spoiler: reflecting on your values, skills and resources might be helpful.
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Insights from studying collaborative MA programmes (Part 1/2)
Michael shares his experience in studying a Master's degree in Creative Sustainability and International Design Business Management.