Blog posts
Blog: Student, how are you?
“How are you?” – a question that may seem mundane, but is a burden for more and more students. Mental health challenges, income uncertainty and a performance culture are putting more and more strain on students. The role of organizations as community builders and providers of preventive support is now more important than ever. Well-being is not an individual burden – it is our shared responsibility.
Candidate blog: When I am at the rock bottom — Where do I find the strength to continue?
When you suddenly lose a loved one, and then another, it feels like the ground is pulled from beneath your feet. The world collapses on you, and...
Candidate blog: Looking for well-being
It’s that time of year again when student unions focus on ensuring continuity. While the focus is partially on the upcoming year already, we are...
Candidate blog: The role of universities of applied sciences in society is irreplaceable
I started my studies at a university of applied sciences in 2020. During my years of study, I have noticed that the prestige and recognition of...
Candidate blog: Without us, socially active students, there is no future Finland
Imagine Finland and its higher education institutions without an advocacy ecosystem and student actives at its core. Without student members on...
Candidate blog: The future is bright – if we manage to make it that far
Imagine trying to swim forward, but with each stroke, you feel the weight pulling you down. This feeling is very familiar to us students. It...