friends program

Do you want to get to know Finnish people and culture? Do you want to get new friends in Finland? If you said yes, Friends Program would be perfect for you! The program is for degree students and Finnish students, singles or families, to join.

University Chaplain informs:

Degree student, welcome to Friends Program 2023!

The aim is to bring people together, because friendship is precious. Life is better with friends! With a friend, life is lighter and more fun! With a Finnish friend, you will have an access to Finnish lifestyle, culture and get inside to Finland and Finnish mind-set.

More information: Welcome to Friends Program! External link (helsinginseurakunnat.fi)



The Program is organized by university chaplains Maikki, Marjut Mulari (Haaga-Helia UAS), Matleena Ikola (Metropolia UAS) and Sonja Jakobsson (Arcada UAS). Information about what`s happening is found at Facebook: Friends Program.

Timetable and enrollment, spring 2023

1. To enroll fill in the questionnaire ↗ External link by Monday 6th February.

2. Any questions? The question hour is at Zoom: Friday 3rd February at 3 pm – 4 pm Join Zoom Meeting.

You may also ask questions via email: E-mail: friends.helsinki@evl.fi

3. The Program-team makes matches and informs everyone. You will get an email by Friday 10th February.

4. The Kick-off-party will be at Valentine`s Day, 14th February, in the evening at Haaga-Helia, Pasila campus. Write it down to your calendar already!

You are warmly welcome to join the Friends Program!

Best wishes,

Maikki, Sonja and Matleena

University chaplains