New services for international students for Spring 2024
International Services and Career Services are excited to pilot interactive monthly support for international students in person and online this semester.
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You can learn more about the services and support offered for international students on our Course Connect page.
Q&As
Our online Q&A sessions are open to international students who can ask questions about living, working, and studying in Finland. We host each session online.
Upcoming Q&As:
- Online Q&A 14.00-15.00 13.3 (Teams link)
- Online Q&A 14.00-15.00 10.4 (Teams link)
- Online Q&A 14.00-15.00 15.5 (Teams link)
International master's student meetups
Haaga-Helia hosts in-person meetings for international master's degree students. Each meeting will be 90 minutes, have a theme, and offer a space for master's students to ask questions, network, and learn about local cultural and professional events. Please note these events will take place in person on the Pasila campus.
Upcoming international master's student meetups
- Culture 14.00-15.30 Room 4.3 1004 (Pasila)
- Networking and employment 8.4 14.00-15.30 Room 1006 (Pasila)
Employment webinars
On the last Wednesday of every month, we hold a one-hour online meeting to help students learn more about how to find employment in Finland. We will cover topics like CVs, LinkedIn, and staying motivated during the job search process. These meetings take place on Teams and are held in English. Students do not need to make an appointment to attend these sessions.
Upcoming employment webinars
- Outstanding application materials: CV and cover letter 14.00-15.00 28.2 (Teams link)
- LinkedIn: A winning profile and easy tips to use it 14.00-15.00 27.3 (Teams link)
- How to find hidden jobs 14.00-15.00 17.4 (Teams link)
- Keep up your motivation: Wellbeing and discrimination during job search 14.00-15.00 24.4 (Teams link)
Networking practice
This semester we will also host three networking sessions to help students learn how to network and why networking is essential. Each session will have a practice part, where students can put theory into practice and gain confidence through experience. Please note these events will take place in person on the Pasila campus.
Upcoming networking practice events
- What, How and Why: Networking in person 6.3 14.00-15.30 Room 1004 (Pasila)
- What, How and Why: Networking online 3.4 14.00-15.30 Room 1006 (Pasila)
- Building your network 8.5 14.00-15.00 Room 1006 (Pasila)