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(Ak: Uusi sivu: See the university's [https://studies.helsinki.fi/instructions/article/dont-wait-get-prepared-your-studies Start your studies in the Summer] guide. Especially the digital skills course is good to complete even before the orientation week.) |
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* Note that in the fall you are only able to pay the fall's fee, as the next year's prices have not been set yet. | * Note that in the fall you are only able to pay the fall's fee, as the next year's prices have not been set yet. | ||
===Find a residence=== | ===Find a residence=== | ||
* Good resources are [https://hoas.fi/en/ HOAS] (Foundation for student housing in the Helsinki region) as well as the student union's [https://hyy.fi/en/guides/housing hosuing guide]. The union also has [https://bothxhome.fi/en/ their own student houses] and many of the | * Good resources are [https://hoas.fi/en/ HOAS] (Foundation for student housing in the Helsinki region) as well as the student union's [https://hyy.fi/en/guides/housing hosuing guide]. The union also has [https://bothxhome.fi/en/ their own student houses] and many of the [https://eng.nation.fi/housing/ student nations offer apartments for their members]. | ||
* Remember to submit a [https://www.posti.fi/en/private/change-address notification of address change] once you've moved. The notification can also be submitted in-person at [https://dvv.fi/en/service-locations Digital and Population Data Services Agency service locations]. | * Remember to submit a [https://www.posti.fi/en/private/change-address notification of address change] once you've moved. The notification can also be submitted in-person at [https://dvv.fi/en/service-locations Digital and Population Data Services Agency service locations]. | ||
** Note that the notification might take a while to be processed. If this prevents you from gaining e.g. a student discount in the HSL app, contact the [https://dvv.fi/en/customer-service-for-private-customers Digital and Population Data Services Agency's address service]. | ** Note that the notification might take a while to be processed. If this prevents you from gaining e.g. a student discount in the HSL app, contact the [https://dvv.fi/en/customer-service-for-private-customers Digital and Population Data Services Agency's address service]. | ||
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** Especially if you're receiving old post, check [https://dvv.fi/en/population-information-in-the-population-information-system your data in the Personal Data service] to see that the property tenant count is correct. The previous tenant might have forgotten to do a notification of address change, which may affect your benefits. | ** Especially if you're receiving old post, check [https://dvv.fi/en/population-information-in-the-population-information-system your data in the Personal Data service] to see that the property tenant count is correct. The previous tenant might have forgotten to do a notification of address change, which may affect your benefits. | ||
* Find out if you need to make a separate notice to the (deputy) landlord. If in doubt, ask a neighbor! | * Find out if you need to make a separate notice to the (deputy) landlord. If in doubt, ask a neighbor! | ||
===Figure out your finances=== | ===Figure out your finances=== | ||
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See the university's [https://studies.helsinki.fi/instructions/article/dont-wait-get-prepared-your-studies Start your studies in the Summer] guide. Especially the digital skills course is good to complete even before the orientation week. | See the university's [https://studies.helsinki.fi/instructions/article/dont-wait-get-prepared-your-studies Start your studies in the Summer] guide. Especially the digital skills course is good to complete even before the orientation week. | ||
===Get a student card=== | |||
=== | [https://www.frank.fi/en/studentcard/ Frank] is a student card with access to all student discounts (e.g. VR). You don't need other student cards in Finland (although [https://www.isic.org/ ISIC] might be helpful for intl. travel) | ||
[https://www.frank.fi/ | * The Frank app works as a student card. You don't necessarily need a physical card, but it is available to order. | ||
* | * The student card is required to get a student discount in e.g. UniCafe. | ||
* | * If you do order a physical student card, [https://studies.helsinki.fi/instructions/article/year-tag-and-calendar year tags] for them are distributed at the start of the academic year at campuses. If you need a year tag during the rest of the calendar year, you can get them from the student union's [https://hyy.fi/en/services-office services office]. | ||
===Get a student discount for public transport=== | |||
== | Activate student status in the HSL app for a discounted monthly ticket. | ||
* New students' discount starts at the beginning of the academic year on the 1st of August. | |||
* | * Note that the discount is applied only to the monthly ticket. | ||
* | * From the beginning of 2022 the discount can only be applied in the HSL app. | ||
* | ** There are [https://www.hsl.fi/en/tickets-and-fares/discounted-travel/student-discount/exceptions-student-discount-on-the-hsl-card-also-in-the-future exceptions to this rule] that allow you to get the discount on a physical card as well. | ||
* [ | * The built-in journey planner in the app and at [https://www.hsl.fi/en hsl.fi] will help you get to your destination. | ||
** Google Maps also has great public transport support. | |||
===Night access keys=== | |||
== | Some of the IT facilities are available outside normal campus opening hours. Students registered for attendance can get a magnetic key that allows you to use Gurula and other rooms meant for 24 h use. | ||
* Instructions for applying for the key are at [https://helpdesk.it.helsinki.fi/en/instructions/other-instructions/night-access-keys Helpdesk's webpage]. | |||
* | * You must write down that you're a Computer Science student on the application form to get access to Gurula. | ||
* | * If your key doesn't work as it should, contact Helpdesk | ||
===Library=== | |||
* You can get access to the University library | |||
* The library has a huge bunch of scientific books and journals, both in printed and electronic form | |||
* | * Check out more info and instructions at [https://www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-university-library the library web page] | ||
* [https://www.helsinki.fi/ | * [https://www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-university-library/welcome-library/library-locations-and-premises/kumpula-campus-library Kumpula campus library] is on the first floor of Physicum. | ||
==During orientation== | |||
===Attend TKO-äly's events=== | |||
=== | By attending TKO-äly's events you get to know your fellow students and student organization. | ||
===Get to know your tutor group=== | |||
Tutors are students that will help you at the beginning of your studies. You'll get a message from your own tutor(s) before the start of the academic year. Tutors hold meetings where you can get to know other freshers in your tutor group as well as the campus. | |||
Being a part of the tutor group is an easy way to make your first university friends. You'll also stay up to date. If nothing else, your tutor is a great #1 go-to for help regarding any questions you might have. | |||
See {{Link|Kursseille ilmoittautuminen}} | |||
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* '''Study-related help''' and other tips can be found in the tkt-apu (lit. tkt-help) Telegram channel. | |||
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==During the Fall== | |||
== | ===Attend events=== | ||
'''Even when busy, try to attend fresher events and your study organization's events. It is the absolute best way to make contacts at the start of your studies.''' | |||
* ''' | * '''{{Link|Kokeet ja arvostelu}} - read before you take your first exam!''' | ||
* | * Don't worry if you can't attend everything, but do try your best! | ||
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Find other organizations and activites at the University that seem interesting! | |||
* [https://integralisry.com/ Integralis] is the student organization for the Bachelor of Science study programme. You can be sure that their events (including sitsit) are in English with a hint of other non-Finnish languages. | |||
* Check out the [https://hyy.fi/en/guides/hyys-organisations student union's organization list] | |||
===Find information=== | |||
* The course site is a central location for course-related information, including important dates (exams etc.) | |||
** This varies depending on the department. Math courses have a reputation for not always updating the course sites. |