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Pre-arrival online training

Start Well Preorientation Webinars

The Start Well preorientation webinars are designed to help new international students prepare for their move to Finland and the beginning of their studies at Savonia University of Applied Sciences. The webinars provide practical information, guidance, and the opportunity to ask questions from Savonia´s International Student Services. All webinar participation links will be sent to students in one email before the webinar series starts. Please keep an eye on your email.

Each webinar includes:

1 hour of information + 1 hour of discussion

Participation is strongly recommended for all new international degree students. All webinars are intended to support your transition to Finland and Savonia. You are welcome to attend all sessions.

Webinar Schedule and Topics

Preparing to Move to Finland – Part 1

Wednesday 5 May at 13:00 (GMT+3)

Topics include:
Residence permits
Registering as an attending student
Tuition fees
Accommodation
Services for families
Applying for kindergarten or school places for children
Webropol pre-arrival survey (home assignment)

Lumipeitteiset männyt talvisessa maisemassa, jossa auringonvalo suodattuu oksien läpi ja pitkät varjot heijastuvat koskemattomalle lumelle.

Preparing to Move to Finland – Part 2

Wednesday 12 May at 13:00 (GMT+3)

Topics include:
Financing your studies
Possibilities to work part-time
Working conditions with a student residence permit

Hämärtyneen toimistokokouksen etualalla näkyy vaaleanpunainen uudelleenkäytettävä kuppi, jonka mustassa suojuksessa lukee #SavoniaAMK.

Studying in a Finnish Higher Education Institution and at Savonia

Wednesday 19 May at 13:00 (GMT+3)

Topics include:
Studying in Finnish higher education
Academic practices and expectations
Studying at Savonia UAS

Liitutaulu, jossa lukee Puhutko suomea?, pienen Suomen lipun vieressä värikynien purkissa ja kaksi pinottua kirjaa puupöydällä, taustalla sininen puinen seinä.

The Importance of Learning Finnish

Wednesday 26 May at 13:00 (GMT+3)

Topics include:
Why learning Finnish is important for studies, work, and everyday life
Finnish language learning opportunities

Working Possibilities at the Beginning of Your Studies

Wednesday 11 August at 13:00 (GMT+3)

Topics include:
Working possibilities for students
Combining work and studies at the beginning of your studies

Settling Down in Kuopio and Varkaus

Wednesday 18 August at 13:00 (GMT+3)

Topics include:
Settling into daily life in Finland
Living in Kuopio and Varkaus
Practical tips for the start of your studies