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Orientation Days

The main orientation days for all new international students is held at the beginning of the academic year in August and then again in January. Orientation  will give students information regarding studies and living in Vaasa. It will also cover the culture, history and education in Finland. It is highly recommended that all new international students take part in the orientations.

Student Tutors

All the new international exchange students will have their own personal student tutors, who will guide them during the first few weeks of their studies at VAMK. Tutors are 2nd or 3rd year students who have volunteered to tutor without any monetary compensation. They will help you to create the team spirit in your class and guide you in the practical side of things.
The tutors will show the exchange students around the VAMK as well as the city of Vaasa. They will also guide you in the system of studies. They are happy to help you with problems you might have.
The new international degree students will not have personal tutors. Each international class will provide have a group tutors. The tutors are there to help the students in the same way as the personal tutors, but they are more concentrated on issues with studies.

Remember that also the personnel in the Student Office and the International Office are there for you when you have questions or when you need help.