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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I graduate from Aalto University on New Year’s Eve
Today, the last day of 2020, is my graduation date! I’ve enjoyed an incredible journey during my study at Aalto University.
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It’s Christmas!! Reach out to your close ones (even if they are far). Plus, a holiday recipe!
Holidays as an international student during Covid can be hard. Let’s be kind to ourselves and others. Also, a simple Argentine recipe.
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Master’s thesis: blockchain technology + climate change
Hsiao-Pei shares her experience about writing her thesis.
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Students of Aalto, Madina from Kazakhstan, English bachelor’s program – Chemical Engineering
My name is Madina! I’m an international student, therefore in this blog post I want to share my first experience studying abroad!
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My Year at Campus Section
Hi everyone, read my blogpost about my experiences as being part of the Campus Section of Aalto Student Union AYY and what I had been up to.
Surviving Helsinki prices as a student
How to live cheap as a student in Helsinki, Finland. Tips for living on a student budget from an Aalto student.
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Students of Aalto – Saad from Pakistan, Building Technology program
Saad introduces himself on how he came to Aalto. The blog also covers his initial experiences of Aalto and differences from his own country.
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My experience with Design Factory and its coffee cups
Design Factory. ME310. Design Thinking. Stanford. Do you already know what I want to talk about? No? Read this blog post.
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Students of Aalto – Zina from Argentina, Design Program
Zina from the English bachelor's programme in Design introduces herself and shares her experience as an Argentinian student in Finland.
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The most photo worthy spots at Aalto University, in Espoo and Helsinki
Do you like taking pictures? Do you need a photograph for your Instagram account? Or are you simply looking for places to visit?