L
I N D A
Can
you tell a little bit about yourself?
I'm a 20 years old fresher at the University of Vaasa, English department.
I come from Helsinki and ended up in Vaasa because my boyfriend Fredi
is studying here as well. We have a one-year-old son Isac and I am doing
my best to be both a good mom and student.
What
are some of the best things in studying English in Vaasa?
I think studying here is really nice. There are some really good teachers
here and the classes offered are interesting. The city is small but nice,
especially as there are lots of students here.
What
would you like to say to somebody who thinks about coming and studying
here?
Well, Vaasa is a good place to be at, and the English department is exellent!
H E I N I
Can
you tell a little bit about yourself?
English
major, third year student, originally from Vaasa, minoring in Swedish
and Intercultural communication.
What
are some of the best things in studying English in Vaasa?
Brilliant
teachers, small department, nice campus area.
What
would you like to say to somebody who thinks about coming and studying
here?
The
English department here in Vaasa is quite small, but smallness has its
advantages: teaching groups are small so you get personal teaching, and
you also get to know the teachers well , which makes it easier to approach
them with any problems you might have!
K A L L E
Can
you tell a little bit about yourself?
3rd year student, approx. 100 study weeks so far. I'm majoring in English,
minoring in Transcultural Communication and Regional Sciences. My goal
is to graduate in 2 years from now, but I don't know what I would like
to do after that, that is, I have no idea of my career objective.
What
are some of the best things in studying English in Vaasa?
The university and department are small, and studying is therefore more
"intimate". Also, it's great that one can minor in anything.
What
would you like to say to somebody who thinks about coming and studying
here?
I encourage everybody to come and study here. The campus area is near
the sea and nature, people are nice. And, what is extremely important,
the teachers will always negotiate and they are here for you!
J O A N N A
Can
you tell a little bit about yourself?
I
am a third-year English student minoring in Interultural Communications
and Russian. I am from Vaasa and, to be honest, I never even considered
staying here after high-school, but luckily I did.
What
are some of the best things in studying English in Vaasa?
We
have great teachers, who are competent and supportive. Also the atmosphere
in the Department is good. In here, you can choose your minor-subjects
even outside your Faculty, which is a positive thing.
What
would you like to say to somebody who thinks about coming and studying
here?
Don't be afraid of the fact that the university is small. It is actually
one of its advantages. Coming here is a choise you won't regret.
S U S A N N A
Can
you tell a little bit about yourself?
I
am third year English major who enjoys his studies enormously.
What
are some of the best things in studying English in Vaasa?
English
department is small and friendly, but nevertheless, offers a substantial
number of different kinds of courses from various fields of study. In
fact, the department's emphasis on literary and cultural studies on the
side of linguistics and translation has been a WELCOME surprise.
Teachers
are great and know their subjects extremely well. Some of them are also
refreshingly weird at times which makes the life of their students all
the more interesting. They are also friendly and easy going, and truly
interested in their students; they are usually ready to listen to us and
what we have to say about different things in question. Hence, there is
a certain feeling of solidarity and mutuality among the staff and students.
What
would you like to say to somebody who thinks about coming and studying
here?
English
department is great, and I can guarantee that any newcomer will be POSITIVELY
surprised if they make the decision to come to study here in Vaasa.
A L E K S I
Can
you tell a little bit about yourself?
I'm a 4th year English major originally from Helsinki. I came to Vaasa
about 3 1/2 years ago without any previous experience from the "city"
and despite the culture shock and the local hostility towards all the
people from Helsinki, I have enjoyed my time. I plan to graduate quite
soon and leave this town behind but I'm going to miss it like hell.
What are some of the best things in studying English in Vaasa?
Some
might say that it's a disadvantage that the University of Vaasa is so
small but I'd say it's a great advantage and opportunity to study in a
place where you get to know all your teachers and where your teachers
know you. I must admit that being a male student in the Human faculty
is not a bad thing considering that most of the people studying here are
female. In addition to the fact that you are surrounded by beautiful girls
you are always remembered since you're probably the only guy who takes
part in a class. Our teachers here are excellent. They are not only compentent
in their work but they are also great personalities and quite fun to hang
out with. As I said, it is quite easy to be remembered in Vaasa which
is also of great help when applying for jobs. Though it is quite natural
that people move to bigger cities after they graduate, in Vaasa it's quite
easy to get some job experience from your own field since local companies
really appreciate the University. If I wasn't studying here, I'm pretty
sure that I wouldn't have the dream job I now have.
What would you like to say to somebody who thinks about coming and
studying
here?
Welcome!
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