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Freetime
This section of INTOpedia is all about FUN! Here you can find information about sports, activities, nature, bars etc.
Bars in Tampere
Here will be some information about bars in Tampere city-center. If you like some bar especially, just add another child page here.
Most of the bars in the center of Tampere can be found close to the main street, Hämeenkatu, or in couple of blocks distance from the main street. More detailed information here uk.holidaysguide.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-139226-tampere_restaurants_and_bars-i
Plevna
Plevna is a German-style Brewery Pub & Restaurant. It's not the cheapest place in Tampere but the food is really good and the beer is even better. Try Bockwurst or Plevna's Stir Fry if you are looking for an affordable and decently-sized meal (even the 'small' one is big enough for normal hunger).
Check out their website for more information.
Vanha Monttu
This is one of my favourite pubs in Tampere center. It's fairly cheap and especially during weekend quite crowded. It's really finnish place, but be brave and enjoy the athmosphere!
One review
Yo-Talo
Disco, clubs, live music, you name it and it is here! The legendary Yo-talo at Kauppakatu 10. The Yo-talo house was originally built 1901 to function as a bank. The old art nouveau-style house was owned by Student Union in the sixties. Nowadays the House is a corporated restaurant. Yo-talo is open from 10pm to 4am on Fridays and Saturdays, and from 8pm to 02am on weekdays. Remember to take your student card with you and ask for discounts on entrance fee, cloakroom and drinks!
More information at: http://www.yo-talo.com/index.php
Cross-country skiing
Ski tracks in Tampere
The ski tracks on the Tampere map http://mski.wmdata.fi/tampere/
All the lights are on from 6:00 until daylight and from sunset until 23:00.
Around Hervanta:
around lake Suolijärvi 4.3 km with lights
Suolijärvi - Euromarket in Koivistonkylä 5.5 km with lights
connection to this from the Lukonmäki 1 km with lights
to Taivalpirtti 13 km
other tracks 7.5 km and 10 km
On the beach of Suolijärvi there is a building with showers, WC etc. (called Urheilumaja in Finnish), open mon-fri 9-21 and sat-sun 10-20. This is where the tracks officially start, but of course you can start anywhere.
At both Lamminpää and Julkujärvi there are same kind of buildings.
2,5 km with lights, start also at parking place of Horha
Horha - Julkujärvi 8 km with lights
Julkujärvi - Lamminpää and Metsäkylä with lights
Kauppi:
That same building in Kuntokatu 5, open every day 8-21. In Niihama there is cafeteria and wc, you can also "barbeque" outside your own sausages.
All the tracks are with lights:
2.6 km, 2.2 km, 4 km
Kauppi - Niihama 4 km
Niihama - Rustholli 6 km
Niihama - Halimasjärvi 4 km
Halimasjärvi - Olkahinen 3.5 km
Leinola - school in Linnainmaa 1 km
Halimasjärvi - Leinola 2 km
In Leinola a track of 2 km without lights
You can look at the map on the www-site of the city of Tampere
http://www.tampere.fi/ytoteto/kami/paikkat/tre/index.html
Unfortunately on the english site you cannot find these routes on the map. (There are, however, many other interesting maps:
http://www.tampere.fi/ytoteto/kami/paikkat/tre/index_uk.html)
I think that from Kauppi you can also find connections to outside Tampere - and if they are not long enough, you are very fit indeed!
At Kaukajärvi:
around lake Isolampi 2 km with lights
Kaukajärvi free-time center - Vehmainen 5,5 km with lights
Kaukajärvi - Taivalpirtti 20 km
At Ikuri:
Virelä - Lamminpää 3 km with lights
in Virelä 2,5 km, 5 km
Near Lielahti and Lentävänniemi:
Suomensaari 0,8 km with lights
At Rahola – Mustavuori:
3 km with lights, start from the end of streer Korvenkatu
At Tesomajärvi:
Tesomajärvi - Lamminpää 3 km with lights
At Pyynikki:
3 km with lights
At Peltolammi:
around lake Peltolammi 2,5 km with lights
connection to Multisilta 0,5 km
This might help you a bit!
Renting skis
If you are interested in trying skiing, skating or walking with snowshoes, here are some places where you can rent/buy the equipment:
-- City of Tampere/Camping items ("Leirivälinevarasto")
Hatanpään valtatie 7 (at Tampere bus station on lake Ratina side, ground floor) Open: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 12-15.30, Thu 12-17
For example snowshoes 8 eur/day, 40 eur/weekend per pair of shoes.
Hiking Travel, Hit Ky
http://www.hikingtravelhit.fi/engindex.htm
For example country skiing equipment to rent
Tamsport
Ask for equipments from tamsport@tamsport.fi
Also, second hand shops might have some equipments for affordable price
Fishing
Finland offers numerous possibility to go fishing. You can fish with a simple rod and few worm in any lake without getting a license. This is part of "Everyman's rights", which allows you to freely walk through forests, collect berries and mushrooms without asking the authorisation of the land owner.
You will however need a license if you want to go cast-fishing, fly-fishing or net fishing. First you need to pay the national licence (20€/year or 6€/week). You can pay it to this bank account Nordea: 166030-101496 and then print the receipt. Then you need the regional license (27€/year or 6€/week) To pay this license, the bank account for the region of tampere (West Finland) is: Länsi-Suomen lääni 166030-106602
However you dont need to pay the regional fee if you are only going to fish in rivers, they have their separate license which are between 5€ and 15€ / 24h.
Hervanta has few smaller lake like Särkijärvi, Hervantajärvi, Suolijärvi.
For river fishing you can go to:
Lempäälä (20km, 5€/day, 50€/year)
Viiala (35km, 10€/day)
Siuronkoski (45km, 7€/day, 70€/day)
And few other places... http://www.kuhamaa.fi/kosket/
Fishing without a license is punished by a 80€ fine.
Ice skating
So what you need is pair of skates and enough socks for the skates. The combination should be _tight_ when tied up. And it makes life easier if you can't twist your ancle much to sides and the blades are sharp.
And have enough clothes which you can easily remove as skating might be warmer to do than you think. You migth think that a stick would help in the beginning but I'd say it's better without after first minutes, otherwise you lean against the stick too much and never trust yourself.
You can buy skates from all the sport-stores, basic pair is ok but you should try them on first and compare with some more expensive - you get what you pay for. If bought second hand it might need sharpening, and if really old they might not really support your leg and it makes skating quite hard so try them out!
[Note info about amounts is from January 2005 so those could have changed..]
In Sportia 10 they have second hand skates, adult sizes and the guy said quite a lot too. Place is Sammonkatu 60, Kaleva. (http://www.sportia-10.com/fr.html)
They have junior sized skates also in Hockey Service Oy, Väinämöisenkatu 21, Kaleva. They don't have any adult sized.
And one place more to check is Sammon Vapari - Kaskitie 14, Kaleva.. (again =). Not too many male adult sized, biggest is 42 1/2. For juniors and girls there is more to pick from.
And if you're really (really) lucky you might find some from fleamarket. I wouldn't count on it.
Kyykkä
Kyykkä is a traditional team sport originating from Karelia. The basic idea is to knock kyykkäs (small wooden cylinders) out of your own game-square by throwing karttu (stick, resembling baseball bat). Drinking is essential part of the game, because otherwise it is quite boring game. Some teams start drinking before the first games which start at 8:30 in the morning. Referees can and have to be bribed, it can really turn games around.
Every February around 3000 students gather to Hervanta, Tampere to play this game and to figure out who is the World Champion. 512 team places in open class and 64 team places in women's class are usually sold out in 2-3 hours after the registration starts two months before the event. And after the games there will be The official Kyykkä party downtown Tampere. This is a happening you don't want to miss!
Rules of Kyykkä
Nature sights
From this article you can find some nature sights if you’re interested to go back to nature. You could need a good dictionary, since I haven’t have time to find all information in English. You can use this dictionary: http://mot.kielikone.fi/mot/ttkk/netmot.exe?UI=figr at TUT’s computers.
Around Hervanta is a lot of forest and I usually walk the paths made by wildlife and the forest is full of those. You can find a good map in English from http://www.tampere.fi/ytoteto/kartta/map.php. There you can measure distances and plan how to get back from the forest. Here is the Hervanta naturepath quide in Finnish. I can’t find the English version, but I hope you manage with that http://www.hervanta.fi/ie/pdf/luontopolut.pdf.
When there is enough snow you can ski nearby the lakes of Hervanta (Särkijärvi, Hervantajärvi, Suolijärvi), since there is a lot skiing tracks. You can find more tracks from http://www.into-club.org/intopedia/living/freetime/cross-country-skiing
One nice place is at Hikivuori nearby that is also Haiharan kartano and its park. What I can remember there is a beautiful view from the top of Hikivuori to the lake and the cliff is very deep. At the park you will find a small pond and the birch wood around it looks best in spring time.http://www.tampere.fi/ytoteto/kartta/map.php?x=2494500&y=6817786&px=2.0&txt=Hikivuori+and+Haiharankartano.
Another place is Kauppi people’s park on coast of Näsijärvi. There is jogging track along the coast. There is great sunset by sitting on rocks. http://www.tampere.fi/ytoteto/kartta/map.php?x=2489756&y=6822562&px=8.0&...
The most of you already have been at Pyynikki, but you can go again to there. There is an old observation tower and it’s a conservation area (luonnonsuojelualue). From link below you will also find more conservation areas. There is also the English version, however there is much more information in the Finnish version
http://www.tampere.fi/ymparisto/luonnonsuojelualueet/index.html
http://www.tampere.fi/english/environment/greenareas/parks/index.html
http://www.tampere.fi/ymparisto/luonnonsuojelualueet/index.html
than in the English version.
http://www.tampere.fi/ymparisto/luonnonsuojelualueet/index.html
http://www.tampere.fi/english/environment/greenareas/parks/index.html http://www.tampere.fi/english/environment/greenareas/parks/index.html .
More guides and information about areas and paths you will find from this link, http://www.tampere.fi/ymparisto/luonnonvirkistyskaytto/index.html, it’s only in Finnish, but you will understand at least the pictures and the headlines with the dictionary. Look those pdfs at least those include nice maps and pictures.
Use the map and the dictionary, so we will meet in a forest.
Ps. General knowledge about the Finnish nature and the national parks, the other protected areas, trails etc. A day trip to Aulanko would be a good idea. http://www.luontoon.fi/default.asp?Section=4973
Newspapers in other languages
In case you want to read some news -not-in-Finnish-only-, you can do it in the library of TUT. There is so called resting room "Huili" in the opposite side of the information desk, and there you can find at least Frankfurter Allgemaine (or something like that:), Herald Tribune and some Swedish newspaper, too! They are for free, you just need to stay in that resting room while reading those:) BTW, the cheapest coffee automate of TUT is also at the same room;)
There is in library of Hervanta (in the same building with Kantri Star) a lot of books in English, France, Spanish, Swedish etc. You can lend books from the library if you have a library card of the city of Tampere, and that is free of charge! You can keep the books for free for about 4 weeks. If you forgot to return your books, they are going to charge you A LOT!!
Main collection of foreign novels and literature is in the main library Metso in end of Hämeenkatu (other end than the railwaystation). There is also a newspaper reading room in keskustori in small building a bit after the old church.
Another comment:
Actually penalty is not very big. It is possible to ask in city library access code for internet and you can renew your books thru internet. It is possible to renew (max 5 times) and reserve books via internet. You can also search the library database via internet.
http://kirjasto.tampere.fi:8000/Pallas?formid=form1&ulang=eng
It is possible to search TUTCAT (university library) database via internet and using u'r barcode on student card (or library card) to renew u'r loans time.
http://tutcat.csc.fi
Sauna rules / guide and vocabulary
1. Finnish people are born in a Sauna, feel free to ask them whatever
questions you have about Sauna Culture.
2. Sauna is meant to be hot, keep in mind to close the door.
3. Throwing too much water on the stove will cool it down too much and
ruins the sauna experience of other students.
4. Close the door as soon as you have gone through it. Keep the door
closed.
5. Glass bottles are not allowed in sauna (or the dressing room) to
avoid broken glass and feet injuries.
Please use a plastic cup whenever you are in sauna. (You get cups from
the sauna)
6. Sauna is a place to enjoy and have fun. If you are not enjoying
yourself there you can leave, no one will mind as Sauna is not a contest
of who can last the longest there.
At the same time, sauna is also about respect, don't try to roast your
friends...
7. There is a turn for ladies at beginning of the night. And for ladies
only! It is followed by men's turn (about 30-60 minutes) and then mixed
sauna for the
rest of the night. Usage of swimming suit is not recommended (not really
comfortable to wear with so high temperature) but acceptable.Whose turn
it is can be found out by asking the organizers and not by peeking into
the dressing room.
8. Sauna is a place where men and also women can enjoy without being
harassed. It is therefore not allowed to enjoy someone else's (or your
own for that matter) bodyparts (staring/touching) even if you have been
drinking too much. Breaking this rule will get you kicked out of the
sauna and banned for all international events! Behave!
9. We are not paparazzis, we are smart. So no cameras (No videos, or
photographs) in sauna or the dressing room. Breaking this rule can also
get you the same treatment as rule number 8.
10. Leave the place as you find it. The place will not be cleaned by
cleaning service, but by your fellow students, so don't make a mess and
the items at Teekkarisauna are donated by student organizations, so do
not take anything that is not yours home.
11. Oh yeah. Close the door!
12. Sometimes there is singing in the Sauna, feel free to join in. You
will find songbooks from the sauna (5 €). And remember it is not about
the tune, but the volume of the singing!
13. Have fun!
And not all finnish saunas work like teekkarisauna, in the sense that
not all saunas are for parties. So in other saunas too, behave. And if
someone cannot find teekkarisauna, here is a map
http://www.tut.fi/public/yhteystiedot/maps/karttaKams.html
Teekkarisauna is on the top.middle in the map.
Sauna words in finnish to english:
Sauna = sauna
Löyly = the water you throw on the stove
Kiuas = the stove
Ovi kiinni! = shut the door!
Lisää löylyä = more water on the stove ! (order)
Nyt lauletaan! = now let's sing!
Vasta/Vihta = branch of birch-tree that you use for whipping yourself in
the sauna (feels good. not used in teekkarisauna, forbidden because it
makes a mess)
Saunaolut = saunaBeer
Löylykauha = the big spoon you throw water on the stove with
Laude = the seating in the sauna
Ylälaude = upper laude
Alalaude = lower laude
suihku = shower
vesi = water
Perkele, se ovi kiinni! = shut the door fast! ;)
Kuuma = hot
kylmä = cold
Makkara = sausage
Grilli = barbecue
Sinappi = mustard
Ketsuppi = well you know...
Koskenkorva = original finnish spirit (also refers to a location in
finland and means "I touch Ear")
My own sauna algorithm goes like this:
clothes off ->shower->open door->go in-> close door->sauna->throw
water->enjoy sauna->sing->throw water->sing->enjoy sauna->cool
off->shower->put on a towel->go and take beer->cool off and discuss
about the political situation of the middle east->back to sauna->->open
door->go in-> close door->enjoy sauna.***->shower->drying
(towel)->clothes on -> Feel like a new man (or a woman)
*** is that I usually take about 3-4 rounds, but this is only an
example. You can improvise as you want :) and you dont have to discuss
about the political situation of the middle east ;)
International tutors 2007-2008
Tutors for the academic year 2007-2008
Hello everyone!
I am Aarno Tenhunen, 25 year old student and it's my 6th year here at TUT. First off all, I you wish to have an unforgettable ERASMUS year. As I am an outgoing person myself, I encourage you to participate in our activities as well. You will spot me there for sure. This year will be memoriable for you, so enjoy it with all your heart. Don't forget your studies thou. I will gladly help you on issues reguarding studies, especially computer science.
Welcome to Finland, have fun but don't break yourself!
Cheers,
Aarno Tenhunen
Terve!
Welcome to Finland! My name is Aino and as your tutor I?ll try to ensure that you?ll have an awesome year here in TUT. Hopefully as wonderful as I had last year in México! Now I start my 5th year studies at the department of Science and engineering majoring in chemistry. In my free time I try to do lot of sports, one of my favorites I would say is partying :) Also I love to travel whenever I have enough time and money to do so. I can imagine you have tons of question in your mind. You can contact me also in spanish or russian and don?t hesitate to do so whatever your questions might be about!
See you in Tampere soon!
Aino Haritonova
Hola a todos!
Also on my behalf warmly welcome to Finland! I hope you'll have a memorable exchange year and make lots of friends during your stay.
My name is Anniina, I'm 21 years old third year student in the institute of Automation Technology. My studies mainly consist of courses related to human centered technology and computer science. In addition to studying I work as a dance instructor and the little spare time I have I like to spent doing all kinds of sport like jogging, roller skating, gym, snowboarding, skating etc.
If you have any questions occupying your mind or problems what so ever don't hesitate to ask. I promise to help you the best way I can or at least find someone who knows the right answers :) Besides Finnish and English I speak somewhat French, Spanish and Swedish. Hasta luego!
Anniina Ala-Kitula
Tertzi!
I'm Antti, a fourth year student of electrical engineering. I should be tutoring you next autumn and a part of the spring too. I have not yet been exchange student but I'm trying to arrange things for the next summer and maybe I am gonna find myself from Japan at summer 2008. (hope to find :D). But to the point -> Welcome to Finland. I can promise you that there is going to be lots of nice events (..and booze), great atmosphere and so on(..and booze). If you have something in mind, dont hesitate ask, I'll be more than glad to familiarise you with habits of the land of thousand lakes and it's strange people :).
So see ya.
P.S. the booze thing is a joke :) We finns are nice people and we can get along just fine without alcohol. No matter what they say :D
Antti Jokinen
Moro.
First of all, you can congratulate yourself choosing Finland to study(?). I am sure you will experience a great period. My name is Antti but you can just call me Aj. I'll be one of your tutors, trying to ensure that you will enjoy your stay here in Tampere. I'll start my 5th year in Institute of Automation and Control. So if you have anykind of problems, do not hesitate to contact.
Warmly welcome to Finland and Tampere, see you soon!
Antti-Juhana Mäki
Hello everyone! Hallo alle!
I'm Elina and I'm starting my 7th year at TUT. My major is electrical engineering and my minor languages (German and English). I have studied one year (2005-2006) at TUD in Dresden, Germany. This is my 5th year as a tutor. I had a lot of fun during my ERASMUS year in Germany and I hope you all will have great time here in Tampere. If you have any questions I'll be happy to answer them.
Welcome, see you soon!
Elina Kivikko
Heipä hei! Hello! Salut!
I'm Emmi, a fifth year student at the departement of science and technology. I will be one of your tutors next year. Last year I was studing in Quebec, Canada. So now I speak French besides English, Finnish and Swedish. In the evenings you can find me likely in the swimming hall: I like to swim and I am also teaching swimming to children. I wish (and I am sure that) you will have a great year here in Finland! If you have any questions I'll be happy to answer them.
See you soon in Tampere!
Emmi Heinonen
Hi!
My name is Essi and i'll be helping you out as one of the international tutors this year. This will be only my second year in Tampere since I started my architecture studies in Germany and transferred to TUT after 4 years last fall. Originally I'm from Helsinki, so i'd be happy to give you some advice if you are thinking about visiting our capital. I'm looking forward meeting you all (especially Germans to keep up with my language skills) and hopefully i'll find also some salsa dancers among you!
Have a great time in Finland!
Essi Wallenius
Huh!
I'm Hannu, one of the crazy finnish tutors to guide you through the best year of your life! During my ERASMI I learned kampai, cin cin, prost, salut, nastrawje, salute, skål, prosit, bottoms up with some other vital procedures. Now it's my turn to pay back! I'm more than happy to be part of our unique group and help you with all possible situations. This includes everything from the studies into preparing liquids as cheap as possible!
If you are interested more in studies than cultural experiences, my main is Information and Knowledge Management but I've studied almost everything possible in these last 3 years.
My advise for your exchange is the same as you've probably heard million times already, and which I used as a reference in my own year abroad:
Don't drink more than your stomach can handle, and when you do, try to survive out of the toilet at least before the place is closed.
Hope to see you soon,
Hannu Aalto
Morjens!
I'm Heikki and I'm happy to welcome you all to Tampere. I was an exchange student last year, and I would not change away that year from any price! It was so great to meet new people all over the world: Finland (yes!), Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Venezuela so on. I am certain that you will do the same and spend a really special year here in Tampere in Finland!
Oh, yeah. I can also try to answer any questions that you might have :) Don't hesitate. Otherwise, CU soon.
Mr. Heikki Simperi
Moi!
I'm Henri, one of your tutors this year. I am a year four student in the institute of automation and control and have some experience as an exchange student already. It's honour to be a international tutor for you during this year. I'm glad that you chose TUT as your university and promise it was one good decission. Even though it's quite cold in Finland the athmosphere in our school is warm. Should you have any enquiries don't hesitate to ask me, I will help you willingly.
See you soon in Tampere!
Henri Haikonen
Hello you all!
My name is Ida Koivisto and I'm one of your tutors this year. I study fibre material science and I'm beginning my fourth year at TUT. I look forward to helping you out and of course hanging out at different events throughtout the whole year. I'm sometimes busy with my two dogs and a horse but I'll do my best to share my time with you also :) Feel free to ask me any questions you have in mind and see you soon in Tampere!
Ida Koivisto
Buenas dias!
My name is Janne, and I’m fifth year student of Automation, but actually I’m now reading hydraulics and other stuff related more to machine technology. This year will be my first tutoring year and also hopefully last studying year J
I was in exchange 2005-2006 in Valencia Spain, so I pretty much no what you are going throw.
I’m active member of Spinni, which is a club for people who like all kind of dance music, so if you are interested about being a DJ or just like to listen good dancemusic, please contact me!! I also consider sports to my specialty, especially I know pretty much about martial arts and of course Ice Hockey. I train Thai Boxing myself (we have new basic course in Hervanta probably in September!!) and I play ice hockey and volleyball with my friends.
But finally welcome everyone to Tampere, I’m sure you all will have a great year here! It’s easiest to contact with me via email, or just come to speak, I will always have time for you questions.
You will find me from clubroom of Spinni, from Gym or behind the dj stand in your parties J
Janne Pihlainen
Hellohello!
Welcome to Finland and to TUT! Minä (I) olen (am) Johanna. I'm starting third year of my studies in Information and Knowledge Management. When I'm not running around you'll maybe find me in our studying program's guild room. But let's speak more about everything when we see.. ;)
Remember I will gladly help you in every kind of things, please don't hesitate to ask me. I hope you enjoy your time in Finland and get to know our culture and especially the "Teekkari"-culture.
See you soon!
Johanna Ruotsalainen
+358 40 5833997
Terve!
My name is Lauri, I'm an international tutor and my main job is to help the students participating in the MSc of RF-Electronics program. I'm also available for problems not concerning Spectrum Management(?), so don't hesitate to ask if you got something on your mind troubling you!
I wish you all an unforgettable stay in Finland!
Lauri Pynnönen
Ps. Puedo también probar a ayudarte en español
Hello!
My name is Miikka (written with double i's and k's!). I've studied electrical engineering for 5 years so far. And this is hopefully my last year before graduation! I spent fall -06 in Singapore and had a great time there. Now, as one of your tutors, I will make sure, that you will enjoy your stay in Finland as much as possible! If you have something to ask, don't hesitate to contact me. There are no stupid questions!
Let's have fun, see you around!
Miikka Nousiainen
Moro, Zdraveite!
Welcome to Finland! My name is Mihail and I am from Bulgaria. This year I will be one of those guys who made my stay in Finland really enjoyable. So, I will try to be at least good as tutors from previous years. Expect a lot of friends, endless studies and endless parties, cold winter and hot sauna of new feelings. Let the weather in your head be warm and sunny during your stay in Tampere :).
Do not hesitate to contact me if you have some problems ? We?ll solve them together.
Mihail Georgiev
Moro! Morjes! (As we say Hello in Tampere)
Welcome to Tampere, the best city for students in Finland! I'm Mikko, 7th (or something) year student in the department of Electrical Engineering. I spent the beginning of 2007 with international students because my friends were tutors and I got hooked right away! I'm happy to spend the next semester with you guiding and showing the best activities around! You won't be bored, I promise.
Feel free to contact me in any matter.
Mikko Hakala
Salut!
I’m Lauri, 6th year student in Electrical Department. I was an international tutor the last year and had so much good time I haven’t found a way to stop Actually I’ve done all my courses in our University and work full time in Hyvinkää. Still, I come to Tampere for the international events and would like to get to know as many of you as possible.
I have studied year 2005/2006 in INPG in France so speaking French is no problem. I also started Spanish studies (and had nice practice in parties the last year) and would like to improve my skills if you want to help me with that.
As my hobbies I do as much sports as possible. During summers I do sailing, windsurfing and mtb. During winters snowboarding and skiing. Last year I had international friends snowboarding and skiing with me. If you are interested of these, don’t hesitate to contact. Parties you can do everywhere but cross-country skiing only in Finland :D
Welcome to Finland and enjoy yourselves!!! Finnish weather and people may seem strange to you but with open mind this will be your best year of studies.
Lauri
Moi!
My name is Maija. I'm a 4th year student of telecommunication electronics, but most of all I'm your tutor! I spent the last year studying in the wonderful city of Buenos Aires. Now back in Finland, I'll be glad to help you whatever question you should have in your mind. Me encantaría discutir también en español con vos!
Welcome, Bienvenidos, Tervetuloa!
Hi!
Welcome to Tampere! I'm Marika, one of your tutors. I've studied four years in the department of science and technology. I'm originally from Tampere, so I know the town pretty well. I'm looking forward to meeting you guys!
Marika Janka
Morjes! Hi everyone! Hola! My name is Niklas and I'll start my 6th year in TUT at the department of Electrical Engineering. I'm happy to welcome you all to Tampere! On last year I spent 6 months in Mexico as an exchange student and I can tell you guys that being in exchange is one of the best experiences that you can have. I hope you guys enjoy your stay here in Finland and I'm glad to help you. So don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions! I'm here for you! You can contact me in English or pueden contactarme en español si quieren. I hope to see you soon! Hasta siempre amigos!
Niklas Löf
Hello and welcome to Tampere!
My name is Oona and my fifth year is about to start in TUT. I am looking forward to be an international tutor and i am willing to help and guide you in any situation during you stay in Finland.
I have a good knowledge about events and other free time activities in Tampere and I also know a lot about studies in TUT. Personally I study biomaterials and biotechnology. But in any case do not hesitate to ask about anything that bothers you! You can contact me in English or in Spanish.
I hope that you will enjoy your time in Finland at least as much as I enjoyed my ERASMUS year in Barcelona!
Looking forward to see you all soon!
Hugs, Oona
Heippa to everyone!
My name is Oona and I'm glad to be your tutor next year! I study industrial engineering and management, and this is already my 6th year, so I'm good at studying and having a life also! :) I will be happy to help you with all kinds of problems so please, don't hesitate to contact me in any case! See you all soon!
Cheers, Oona
Morjentes!
You seem to be showing some interest towards Finland, especially towards Tampere University of Technology and I'm more than glad you do! I've been studying at TUT already 5 years, including a years stay at the Université du Québec á Montréal and I can promise your stay here in Finland will be unforgettable! As an international tutor I will try to help/courage/motivate/guide/etc you as much as I can. If you need information about anything, don't hesitate to contact me. In autumn I will most certainly be hanging around at the guild of mechanical engineering and attending international events. So see you there!
Päivi Hallinen
Hi
My name is Pasi, one of your international tutors. I am beginning my 4th year of studies in material engineering. I may not be the wisest nor the fairest but I am more than willing to help and answer questions. So don't hesitate to ask.
Welcome to finland.
Pasi Hakonen
Welcome to Finland!! You have made a good choice and I promise you will have a lot of fun in Tampere!!
My name is Sari and I am happy to introduce myself as one of your tutors. I am starting now my sixth year as a student of biomedical engineering. I am doing my master in Medical Electronics and minors of Languages and Electronics. During my free time I like dancing samba, salsa and reggeaton. I also like watching movies and just spending time with my friends, and of course I love going to the parties.( :
I have been studying three years at Tampere and two years abroad. First I spent a year in Mexico, in Queretaro and now since last September I have been studying in The Netherlands, in Delft. Those two years have been the most exciting and fun years of my life. I am sure you will have the same exciting experience during your exchange year in Finland!
Unfortunately I cannot join you during the introduction week, because I am still working in the Netherlands, but you can always send me e-mail if you have any questions in your mind. I will try to answer you in Spanish or in English.
See you soon and enjoy your last moments of summer vacation!
Sari Ahokas
Moi, miten menee?
Hey, how are you doing ;)
My name is Sakke (Japanese drink is close enough) and I’m 25 years old good looking guy from Finland. I already managed to graduate from TUT this June, after studying 5 years in the institute of Information and Knowledge management. But I didn't want to quit the student life just yet, so I joined the jolly group of tutor fellows. The last year of my studies I spent in Hong Kong and although it brought me to near financial bankruptcy, I wouldn't change the experience for anything in the world, except perhaps for 2 years in exchange…
Although my weekly timetable might be a bit less flexible since I'm working full time now, I try to help you out and arrange all kinds of activities during your stay to make it even more unforgettable. If you happen to be interested in outdoor activities like fishing, hunting, hiking, skeet shooting, canoeing, skiing etc. like I am, for all of which Finland offers perfect setting, or even if you aren't just yet, don't hesitate to contact me since I'd be glad to try to arrange you some unforgettable experiences. Or perhaps just for basic stuff and to the club, preferably during weekends. Also if you have any other problems or questions or anything at all, we'll try to help you out.
Sakari Timonen
Moi, Hi, Hola, Hallo, Hej!
My name is Simo and my fifth year is about to start after last year exchange in Mexico. (Que viaje!) While studing I'm working as one of the new tutors of TUT. I wish you all welcome to Tampere, excellent choice!, and I'm sure you will experience something never before .. positively.
I?d like to communicate in english or spanish, both strong, but you can try some german too. c u soon, Simo
Moro!
I'm Tatu, now a fifth year IT student in TUT. I studied in Malaysia two years ago, and after having such a good tutoring there myself, I'm trying to pass it on to you guys this year. I have some very good friends in Asia now and I hope that you will also make lifetime friendship with some local and foreign people here!
I was born in Helsinki, so if you want to know some places to see there you can ask me :)
Moro!
This is Topi welcoming you to Tampere... I'm a 5th year student of environmental engineering. It's my job as a tutor to make sure your arrival in Finland goes as smoothly as possible and to help if you have any problems later on. I spent last year in Prague studying both local culture and Erasmus culture. My goal is that you enjoy your experience here as much as I did there!
If you have anything on your mind, go ahead and send me a mail. I can also chat by msn or skype later. Looking forward to meeting you!
Topi Karilainen
Hi, and welcome to Finland!
My name is Touko Apajalahti, a 6th year student in the department of Science and Engineering here at TUT, majoring in biological physics. For the next year I'll be one of the tutors helping you out in everything you might need helping out with. When not studying hard (when did I study hard the last time..?) I do different things including guitar, listening to music, reading books, taking photos, doing sports etc. Sometimes (this competes with the studying hard part) you might spot me partying as well :)
Anyway.. I hope you'll enjoy your stay here as much as possible and remember that all of us on this same page are here to ensure that you do.
Looking forward to meeting you,
Touko Apajalahti
Hola!
I'm starting my 5th year studying in TUT. I study at the department of electrical engineering. I spent last year in Spain in Valencia as erasmus student and that was the greatest year of my life. So lets make your stay as awesome as its possible. I will gladly guide you in every situations you have in Finland. If you have any questions, please contact me in English or in Spanish.
Dont study too much, lets have a great time!
Hasta siempre!
Tuomas Lapp
Hello all!
I'm a 21-year-old girl called Tuuli and I'll be tutoring you during your stay here in Tampere. Before starting my studies in Hervanta I spent one year working in Southern France. This autumn I will start my 2nd year (yes, I am the junior!) at TUT wrapped up in the mysteries of Industrial Engineering and Management. Unfortunately I can't be with you during the orientation week in August because I will be abroad but I am looking forward to getting to know you all after my little vacation. Don't hesitate to email me if you have questions, worries or if you just need some company.
Enjoy packing and see you soon here in the sunny Finland! Ü
Tuuli Rantala
Hi, my name is Usman, I am originally from Pakistan, but I am in Tampere since around 3 years, I was studying in TUT and recently graduated, now hopefully continue the PG studies. Tampere is a nice, calm and I think its small as well. But I am sure you will enjoy your stay over here.
As I am an international tutor for this year so you can contact me in case you need any help :)
BR,
Usman
Hey!
Welcome to Tampere, one of the prettiest city in Finland!! You may be wondering how life is in here? ah!! what is going on the weekends? or even in the weekdays? Isn't it? Well, I'll keep the mystery for now!!!
As of me, many things to share!!besides my passion for swimming, martial arts, football and writing I am undertaking a research on Entrepreneurship and Business Networks.
JFK said some decades ago that "Life is like a movie in which you chose the role you play", so welcome to the chapter of the movie "YOU and TUT in Finland", and I expect you to enjoy as much as you can!!
Vic
Tampere University of Technology (TUT)
Moro,
I'm Ville, 6th year student of automation technology. This is my 2nd year when I'll be tutoring international students - the first I liked much so I saw no need to stop. I've spent one schoolyear in France (EFPG, Grenoble) as an ERASMUS student so I also like to communicate in french when possible. I count martial arts, music and participating to every kind of activities around the school as my hobbies. I'd like to recommend you a lot possible events during the semesters - international sauna parties, food parties, LoveBoats, cottage trips, ice-hole swimming in Kaupinoja etc. That's worth it to try all these different events. See you all soon!
T: Ville
Terve!
I am Jukka Mikkonen, a fifth year student of Information technology. I am this year first time as an international tutor. My studies include software engineering, networks and protocols and some industrial engineering. I am an easy going man, attached with strange sense of humour. I have been in exhange in germany (Munich) for one year and after few beers you might catch me speaking their great language. I am also in the board of international club INTO (secretary) and in the board of network gaming club called Lanita. I also work for the institute of software engineering. I am a huge star wars-fan and a fan of Sci-fi. I will be organizing different events such as excursions and also LAN-events. If you are interested in these, just contact me.
"Jedi's strength flows from the force. But beware of the Dark side. Anger, fear, aggression...The Dark side of the force are those" -Yoda
