Welcome to Friends Program 2025-2026

Would you like to get to know more Finnish and international students?

Join the Friends Program! The Friends Program brings together Finnish and international students – it’s all about meeting, making friends, and enjoying relaxed time with people from different cultures.

We meet once a month for various activities: relaxing, chatting, eating, and having fun together! The program continues throughout the academic year, and you can join at any time. The main language of the program is English, but communicating in other languages is also welcome. Participation is free of charge.

The goal is to create genuine encounters and lasting friendships. Because friendship is valuable – come be a part of building meaningful connections!

You can sign up via the registration form: https://forms.office.com/e/fTMMQQwnbP

After signing up, you can join the group’s shared Telegram chat.

The Friends Program is organized by the University Chaplains of Haaga-Helia, Laurea and Metropolia: Maikki, Matleena, Panu and Hanna.

For more information, contact via email or phone:

Matleena Ikola
[email protected]  
phone: 050 325 2135

Marjut Mulari (Maikki)
[email protected]
phone: 050 468 5086

Dates for the Common Meetings During the Academic Year 25–26

Autumn 2025

· Thu 18.9. at 17–19 Haaga-Helia Kick-off, Pasila Campus

· Thu 25.9. at 17–19 Laurea Kick-off, Tikkurila Campus

· Tue 30.9. at 17–19 Metropolia Kick-off, Myllypuro Campus

· Wed 8.10. at 17–18 Bowling together

· Sat 15.11. at 10–15 Selfcare Day at Paavali Church

· Thu 27.11. at 16–18 Trip to Ateneum Art Museum

· Fri 12.12. at 17–19 Pre-Christmas Party

Spring 2026

· Sat 24.1. at 13–15 Winter Garden visit

· Thu 12.2. at 14–16 Sledding Trip

· Sat 14.3. at 12–15 Campus Family Day

· Fri 17.4. at 17–19 Dinner With Friends

· Sat 23.5. at 13–16 Spring Trip