Student blogs

Curious about student life at JYU? In our student blogs, students write about everything from budgeting and time management to making friends, finding work and enjoying Finnish winter. Discover practical tips and real experiences straight from our student community.

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5 tips that make new students' lives easier

For those new students who are about to arrive in Jyväskylä, here are 5 tips that will make your studying-abroad journey a lot more pleasant and enjoyable.

5 ways JYU looks out for students' wellbeing

JYU provides guided assistance to the new students with orientation week and the tutors and also supports students’ wellbeing throughout their studies.

JYU Student Ambassadors

Three reasons to live in Jyväskylä

Felix Dade & Benjamin Mensah | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences & Faculty of Information Technology

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Student stories - My journey

Each student arrives at the University of Jyväskylä with a different story. Here, our students share how they found their way to JYU, why they chose their programme, and how studying in Jyväskylä has supported their personal and academic growth.

Student stories - My studies

Learn more from our students about their experiences in their chosen programmes. They share what they study, how their courses and research shape their academic journey.

Opiskelijoita Agoran edessä

Student stories - Career plans

Discover how our students connect their studies with their future careers. In these stories, they reflect on their goals and explain how their degree programme supports their professional development and long-term aspirations.