Experiences of studying abroad

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What kind of experiences have previous exchange students had? What would be the best exchange destination? Is it worth it going on one? On Instagram, on the Exchange Stories blog-site and Facebook, check accounts from people who have been on an exchange before you, and get inspired to go on one yourself!

Instagram
Facebook
Exchange stories
Videos

Instagram

On the Exchange Services Instagram account studyingabroad_uh students currently on exchange from University of Helsinki describe their studies, everyday life and free time at their exchange destination, and share their best tips for future exchange students.

Are you interested in updating our Instagram-account? The International exchange services recruit students to update the account via an email you will receive from us before your exchange. In addition to the posts you share, you will also have a story week. You will receive a 50e reward for your work.

If you don't want to update our account, but still wish to share your experience, use the hashtag #wearehelsinkiuni when posting your photos.

Spring 2024 Instagram schedule
Start day of the story week Story author Faculty Exchange country Name of the host university
15.1. Juuli-Maria käytt Canada Memorial University of Newfoundland
22.1. Hui Min ml Norway University of Oslo
29.1. Tilda valt France Institute d'études politiques Bordeaux
5.2. Maarja valt Canada University of Ottawa
12.2. Vivia  teol United Kingdom University of Edinburgh
19.2. Anni oik Sweden Lund University
26.2. Anna sockom United Kingdom University of Sussex
4.3. Jalmari valt Latvia University of Latvia
11.3. Nina biot Namibia University of Namibia
18.3. Jutta oik Switzerland Université de Genève
25.3. Anna-Sofia ml Australia University of Sydney
1.4. Katariina teol Denmark University Of Copenhagen
8.4. Jenna biot New Zealand University of Waikato (Tauranga Campus)
15.4. Benjamin lääk Austria Innsbruck University
22.4. Trina valt Spain Esade Law School
29.4. Aaro ml Norway UNIS Svalbard
6.5. Ossi ml Georgia Tbilisi state university
13.5. Jenni mm Italy University of Padova
20.5. Lauri ml Denmark Greenland Institute of Natural Resources
27.5. Henna valt Spain Universidad San Pablo CEU

Facebook

The exchange services Facebook-page Exchange Studies for University of Helsinki students  is intended for students going on an exchange abroad from Helsinki. On the page you can find for example information about exchanges and events concerning internationalization.

Exchange stories

Should I take the bike or use public transit during my exchange? Is it very different studying in another country? How do I find housing? Answers to these and many more practical questions you can find on the blog-site Exchange stories from around the world. Here we have gathered accounts and blogs from students who have already been on an exchange - there are stories from many different countries and universities, and you can sort for example by faculty or destination. 

Videos

In addition to exchange stories you can also watch this video (in Finnish), where those who have been on an exchange speak of their experiences.