Jyväskylän yliopisto

The JYU for YOU podcast is back! Meet Samiur Rahman, our new JYU for YOU co-host and a master’s student in Language, Globalization and Intercultural Communication (LAGIC).

In our latest JYU for YOU episode, LAGIC student Samiur sits down to share his journey to the University of Jyväskylä, his experience of moving from a big city to Jyväskylä, and what it is like to study and build a life in Finland as an international student.

Tune in to find out:

🎙️ What brought Samiur from architecture to Language, Globalization and Intercultural Communication (LAGIC)

🎙️ His first impressions of moving from a big city to Jyväskylä

🎙️ What it is like to study in JYU’s international environment

🎙️ What his first year in LAGIC has been like, including courses and tips for new students

🎙️ His experience learning Finnish and his tips for getting started

🎙️ What he is looking forward to in his second year at JYU

Samiur’s story shows how studying abroad can open the door to a new field, a new environment, and a new way of seeing the world.

Miten Venäjästä tuli Arja Paanasen elämäntyö? Mitä pitkän linjan toimittaja on oppinut vallasta, vaikuttamisesta ja tiedon merkityksestä vuosikymmenten aikana?

Tässä Alumnisohvalla-jaksossa vieraana on Jyväskylän yliopiston alumni, palkittu toimittaja ja tietokirjailija Arja Paananen, joka tunnetaan erityisesti Venäjää käsittelevästä journalistisesta työstään. Paananen on seurannut läheltä Venäjän yhteiskuntaa, politiikkaa ja vallankäyttöä sekä raportoinut alueelta 1990-luvun alusta.

Keskustelussa kuullaan Arjan opiskeluajoista Jyväskylän yliopistossa, urapolusta toimittajaksi sekä kokemuksista vaativan kansainvälisen journalismin parissa. Lisäksi pohditaan ajankohtaisia kysymyksiä tiedosta, demokratian puolustamisesta ja siitä, miksi kriittinen ajattelu on tärkeämpää kuin koskaan.

In this episode, Juliana sits down with Kalindunie Kulathunga, a master's student in JYU's Information Systems program, originally from Sri Lanka. With eight years of industry experience, Kalindunie made a bold decision to leave Sri Lanka and pursue a master's degree in Finland.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

✨ How Information Systems uniquely blends IT and business

✨ The wide range of careers open to IS graduates

✨ What a typical day looks like as an IS master's student

✨ Kalindunie's advice for anyone considering applying to the program

🎓 Learn more about the Information Systems master's program at JYU: https://www.jyu.fi/en/study-with-us/master-programme-in-information-systems

In this episode, Juliana sits down with Olli Merjovaara, University Teacher and Programme Coordinator of JYU's new Bachelor's Programme in Early Childhood Education.

Launching in 2027, this functionally bilingual programme is designed to support students from diverse language and cultural backgrounds as they prepare for careers in early childhood and pre-primary education in Finland.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

Why JYU is launching this new bachelor's programme

What early childhood education looks like in Finland

Career opportunities for graduates

Learn more about the Bachelor's Programme in Early Childhood Education at JYU: https://www.jyu.fi/en/study-with-us/bachelors-degree-programmes/bachelors-degree-in-early-childhood-education

In this episode, Joaquin talks with Elisa Pratesi and Elizaveta Arzamastseva from JYU’s International Office. Both former international students themselves, they now support incoming students as they prepare for their studies in Finland.

Together, they discuss what happens behind the scenes after applications are submitted and share practical advice for students getting ready for the months leading up to their move.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

✨ What the International Office does and how they support international students

✨ What students should expect after submitting their application

✨ Practical tips for preparing for the move to Finland

🎓 Learn more about services for international students at the University of Jyväskylä:

https://www.jyu.fi/en/study-with-us/international-student-services

Alumnisohvalla sukellamme ajattelun, oppimisen ja tulevaisuuden työn ytimeen, kun vieraaksemme saapuu Lauri Järvilehto – filosofi, kirjailija, muusikko ja Aalto-yliopiston työelämäprofessori. Lauri Järvilehto on kirjoittanut useita suosittuja tietokirjoja, kuten Tee itsestäsi mestariajattelija, Upeaa työtä! ja Monenkirjavia kuvitelmia, ja hänen ajatuksensa ovat vaikuttaneet laajasti suomalaiseen työelämäkeskusteluun.

This episode features Asif Mostafa, a student in our High-Performance Computing Master’s Programme. He shares his journey from Bangladesh to Finland, and his experience working with supercomputers and cutting-edge quantum labs at JYU.

🎙️ Hear what it’s like to study one of world’s most unique tech programmes

🎙️ Discover exciting research opportunities and future career paths

🎙️ Get inspired by Asif’s journey from Physics, to Computer Science, to High-Performance Computing

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Strategy, communication, creativity, storytelling – digital marketing doesn’t happen accidentally. Join Saira Umair as she shares her journey studying Digital Marketing and Corporate Communication at the University of Jyväskylä.

In this episode of JYU for YOU, you’ll hear about:

✨ How Saira’s international journey shaped her studies

✨ How JYU prepares students for the fast-changing world of digital marketing and corporate communication

✨ Tips for future applicants

🎓 Learn more about the Master's Degree Programme in Digital Marketing and Corporate Communication: https://www.jyu.fi/en/study-with-us/masters-degree-programmes/masters-degree-programme-in-digital-marketing-and-corporate-communication

Find your programme: https://www.jyu.fi/en/study-with-us/find-your-programme

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Think game studies is just about playing video games? Think again! 🎮

In this episode, Dr. Maria Ruotsalainen shares her journey into game studies and gives us an inside look at JYU’s new Master's Degree Programme in Game Studies.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• What game studies really covers and why the field is growing

• How Maria found her path into game research

• What makes JYU’s new master’s programme unique

• Who the programme is for and why Finland is a great place to study games

Mentioned during the episode:

Master’s Degree Programme in Game Studies at the University of Jyväskylä

https://www.jyu.fi/en/study-with-us/masters-degree-programmes/masters-degree-programme-in-game-studies

Games and Digitalisation research area (game research at JYU)

https://www.jyu.fi/en/humsoc/mutku/research/pelit-ja-digitaalisuus

Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty at JYU https://www.jyu.fi/en/study-with-us/find-your-programme#humanities-and-social-sciences

Digi & Game Center https://www.digigamecenter.org/

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The JYU for YOU podcast is back! Meet Joaquín Pritsch, our new co-host alongside Juliana Campos.

Joaquín is a master’s student in Responsible Management and Business of Sport at the University of Jyväskylä, and in this episode, he shares his journey from Uruguay to Finland, what brought him to JYU, and how he’s building a sense of belonging far from home.

In this episode, we discuss:

🏃‍♂️ How sport can bring people together across cultures

🎓 What “responsible management” really means in practice

💬 Joaquín’s challenges and surprises of studying in Finland

🌧️ How to stay motivated during long winters

💡 And the role of community, curiosity, and purpose in student life

📍 About JYU for YOU:

JYU for YOU is the official podcast of the University of Jyväskylä, where international students share their experiences of studying and living in Finland.

Mentioned during the episode:

New HIPPOS Sports Center: https://elinkeinopalvelut.jyvaskyla.fi/en/verkostot/kaupunkikehittaminen/hippos

Jyväskylän Kansalaisopisto: Jyväskylä Adult Education Centre | Jyväskylä.fi

Juliana’s JYU for YOU Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksQEyLcgw0k

Sulkava Rowing Race: https://www.suursoudut.fi/en/

Vihtavuoren Pamaus ry: https://vihtavuorenpamaus.net/jaostot/soutu/

Jyväsjärvi Soutu Race: https://www.kensu.fi/soutu/

MOVI Centre for Multilingual Academic Communication: https://www.jyu.fi/en/movi

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