New peer advice service for international degree students opening in November
International Student Peer Advice helps students with questions of moving to and living in Finland
New service International Student Peer Advice is opening in November. The service specifically planned for Aalto University’s international degree students provides information and peer support with questions of moving to and living in Finland.
In the heart of the service are international student advisors who themselves are international Aalto students. The advisors encounter international students at their service desk and answer questions by email too.
The service desk located in the Undergraduate Centre is opening in week 48, welcome! Opening hours and contact information updated on the service's page.
International Student Peer Advice
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