{"id":17796,"date":"2023-06-14T12:04:24","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T06:34:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/learn\/?p=17796"},"modified":"2023-06-14T12:04:24","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T06:34:24","slug":"study-in-finland-university-of-helsinki-launches-project-to-boost-integration-of-international-students-into-community-news-2023-06","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/learn\/study-in-finland-university-of-helsinki-launches-project-to-boost-integration-of-international-students-into-community-news-2023-06\/","title":{"rendered":"Study in Finland: University of Helsinki Launches Project to Boost Integration of International Students into Community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/universities\/the-university-of-helsinki\/\"><strong>University of Helsinki<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>Finland<\/strong> has taken a significant step towards becoming the best place for studying, teaching, working, and conducting research. It has launched a new project that aims at enhancing the integration of international students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project is titled &#8220;A Boost for International Activities.\u201d It seeks to identify and address key challenges faced by international students when integrating into the university community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project aims to develop effective operating models that provide all students with equal opportunities to participate in community activities. The project is in collaboration with subject- and faculty-specific student organizations, international students, the Student Union of the University of Helsinki, and the university itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By formulating practical solutions collaboratively, the project strives to ensure that international students not only excel academically but also have a fulfilling social life. It also ensures that the students have friends to share their experiences with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"729\"  height=\"501\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Study in Finland: University of Helsinki Launches Project to Boost Integration of International Students into Community\"  class=\"wp-image-17802 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/cdnbloglearn.leverageedu.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/diverse-group-students-walking-school-1-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/06\/18135557\/diverse-group-students-walking-school-1-1.jpg 729w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/06\/18135557\/diverse-group-students-walking-school-1-1-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/06\/18135557\/diverse-group-students-walking-school-1-1-380x261.jpg 380w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/06\/18135557\/diverse-group-students-walking-school-1-1-150x103.jpg 150w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vice-Rector Kai Nordlund of the University of Helsinki emphasized the importance of providing social support to international students. Nordlund says, &#8220;To avoid being left alone and without peer support, it&#8217;s really important for them to not only attend University teaching but also have a good social life. They should also have friends with whom they share their joys, sorrows, and experiences of success.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"various-organizations-are-supporting-the-initiative\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Various Organizations are Supporting the Initiative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project aligns with the university&#8217;s strategic plan and is part of the Talent Boost activities. This aims to promote the settling and integration of international students in Finland.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the pilot stage, various subject- and faculty-specific organizations will be actively involved in the project.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The organizations include Kannunvalajat, KTTO, Limes, MaO, Matlu, MMYL, MYY, Peduca, and YFK.&nbsp; M\u00e4nnikk\u00f6mets\u00e4 Oy, an external partner, is also supporting the initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To refine practices and develop event concepts, international students will be invited to workshops in the upcoming autumn of 2023.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The University of Helsinki aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment for international students. 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