Summer in Finland (in English) - ISEP Exchange
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Spend three weeks in Finland on an ISEP exchange
• Take coursework in marketing and business, sports management, education, and more
• Join organized activities and experience a Finnish summer, with its almost endless days, extensive water activities, hiking, and much more!
LIFE ABROAD
Jyväskylä, located in the Blue Lake district of Finland, is a lively city in a beautiful setting of lakes, ridges, parks, and forests. Experience summer festivals and a variety of outdoor activities while taking classes through the Jyväskylä Summer School in Human Sciences. The program offers 12 interdisciplinary courses for advanced undergraduate or graduate students. This program runs from late May through Mid-June.
Excursions & Cultural Experiences
There is plenty of free-time in the afternoons and on the weekends to explore Jyväskylä and connect with other international students and local Finnish students! Past activities hosted by the program included:
- Game Nights
- In-town gatherings
- Cooking events teaching students local Finnish recipes
- And more!
Students can also join sports teams or take classes at the gym on campus!
Housing
Housing is included in this program in the Kortepohja Student Village on Campus. Students have access to the campus gym all stummer for a minimal extra cost (about 20 euros).
Meals
Students receive a meal stipend which they can use at the restaurants on and off campus, and at grocery stores. Cooking facilities are provided.
Explore Jyväskylä
Finland is known for their saunas and Jyväskylä is no exception! Don't miss this unique opportunity unlike anywhere eles. The Jyväskylä region is also home to two of Finland's seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites; the beautiful Patajavesi Old Church and the Oravivuori Triangulation Tower on Struve Geodetic Arc with gorgeous views of Lake Paijanne. In addition, there are 4 national parks in the area localks hike through frequently. If you aren't already caught up in all the local activities in Jyväskylä, Helsinki is just a few hours south by train for an added adventure!
Course Description
Please see the University of Jyvaskyla Summer School in Human Sciences website for course scheduling and timing, detailed course descriptions, modes of study, assessment, and learning outcomes.
Participants are welcome to take the full summer school program (one course per week) or one or more parts of it and receive 2-15 ECTS depending on course selection at no additional cost.
The Summer 2022 courses were listed as marked below. Summer 2023 courses will be updated soon.
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Week 1 May 30 – June 3 |
Week II June 6 - 10 |
Week III June 13 - 17 |
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Finnish Language and Culture |
Introduction to Intercultural Communication |
Music, Mind & Well-being |
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Education in Finland |
Managing Customer Relationships with Digital Marketing |
Nordic Working Life Model: Past, Present and the Future of Work in Light of Institutional Theories |
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Visual Communication as a Way to Improve Working Life Skills |
Multilingual Communication in Multicultural Teams |
Learning and Teaching in Growing Diversity |
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Physical Activity, Sport, Health and Health Promotion – International Perspectives |
Mindfulness in the Modern World |
Sport (Tourism) Marketing |
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Adapted Physical Activity |
Climate Change, Migration and Crisis Preparedness in Social Work |
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University of Jyväskylä
Established as a teacher training college in the 1860’s, the University of Jyväskylä is a top-ranked university characterized by a high level of technological sophistication, active international cooperation and teaching...
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PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.
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