Josephine, a social work student, spent two Erasmus semesters at Humak University of Applied Sciences in Finland in 2016:
"Experiential education and team-building at its best, under the guidance of experienced lecturers, with regular practical reflection and group work. Plus life in the seclusion of the beautiful Finnish countryside. Criticism: Too short! Conclusion: Any time again!"
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Application and arrival
After her first semester in Finland, Josephine decided to spend another semester there. After the students arrived in Finland, they were welcomed by the tutors and shown around the buildings. As Josephine describes, you feel "very welcome" from the very first moment.
Accommodation
The campus, which also serves as a residence, is located in the middle of the forest outside the town of Nurmijärvi. The current training center was built in the building of an old hotel and is located by a beautiful lake. According to Josephine, the only drawback is its remoteness, as the nearest shopping facilities are over 6 km away. However, there is a bus connection to the city and the accommodation is shared between the Finnish and exchange students.
Studies
The course is very practical with subjects such as kayaking and climbing lessons. Group work takes up a large part of the lessons and there is a confidential relationship between lecturers and students, the special thing is that the lessons contain very few theory units.
Free time
There are many ways to spend your free time at the Finnish university. In addition to the gym and swimming pool, there is a fitness room and a sauna, as well as a bar, table soccer and much more. Students can borrow bicycles and equipment for camping, climbing or kayaking. The natural surroundings right next to the campus are also ideal for hiking.
Josephine's best experience
living and working in the small family groups and that it was not a typical study program.the worst thing for Josephine was that she felt the time in Finland was too short and would have liked to stay longer.