Fresh 'n' Fun

Hello again!

Events are a large part of the student life in any university. Not only the private parties thrown by friends and classmates, but also the parties set up by the university and its student union! And, honestly, what would Laurea be without having those as well?

One of the most interesting events of the year is the Fresher’s event, where the new students, upon their own free will, can participate. Tutors provide a bunch of fun tasks and the new students work their way through all of them as a team.

Fresher's 2014

To make the event even more fun, a topic is also provided; this year it was Superheroes, where the groups of students had to put in their creativity and become an awesome band of caped justice-bringers. The year before the topic was a bit more different, the green and red of Irish stereotype accompanying the four-leaved clovers.

Personally, I have enjoyed both, my own and the most recent Fresher’s, as it’s not limited only for those just starting the studies. Of course, the tasks are mainly for them, but that’s how you build the team spirit, almost like in a proper work place.

It may even rain, but never has the mood suffered because of a mere drizzle!

Fresher's 2013

A thing that makes the student life in Finnish universities even if only a bit more unique, is that every university sports their own colour overall. As a part of the university spirit, people wear them, decorating the arms, legs, chest and back with badges that can be bought or won, but the accessorizing does not stop there. It’s always easy to tell when something interesting is happening in student life when you see people around the town, dressed in their overalls.

All in all though, it’s not about the weather, nor what you are wearing. Instead, it’s all about having fun, and, rest assured, you will definitely have a great time and will bond with your new classmates, and will make some awesome memories!

-Liliana