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Departure orientation for
students going abroad
International Office
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 1
Instructions
• Please keep your microphone muted and camera
turned off
• You can write your questions in the chat and I will
answer them during and at the end of the session
• We will record the orientation sessions from 9.00-
11.30 (the recording will be available for 13 days
from the date of publishing)
• During the country-specific sessions, you will divide
into small groups. It’s a good idea to keep your
microphone muted also in the afternoon session but
please ask questions by opening your microphone.
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 2
Programme
• 9.00 - 10.30 Practical information for outgoing exchange
students. Your next steps in a nutshell e.g. travel scholarship,
residence permits, insurance, living abroad, travelling, the impacts of
the COVID-19 pandemic on student mobilities
JY International Office
NB! Also in Finnish at https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/69901259425
• 10.30 – 11.15 Facing new cultures - how to get the most out of
your stay abroad? (in English)
JY Movi, Lotta Kokkonen
• 11.15 – 11.30 What? ¿Qué? Pardon?- Practise your language
skills before the exchange (in English)
JY Movi (Lisa Lahtela, Miguel Lopez, Juhani Moisio)
• 11.30 – 12.30 Lunch
• 12.30 - 14.30 Country specific orientations – JYU students who
have been on student exchange will share their experiences
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 3
Country specific orientations at 12.30 – 14.30
(links can also be found at Internationalisation and student exchange – Recent news)
• 12.30 North-America • Klo 12.35 Germany & Austria
https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/69063072990 https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/61820235347
• 12.30 Lat. America • Klo 12.35 Spain & Portugal
https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/69493974115
https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/61925797480
• Klo 12.35 Czech Republic
• 12.30 China, Hong Kong, Taiwan https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/62117320658
https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/62342475822 • Klo 12.35 Nordic countries
• Klo 12.30 Japan https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/61498283807
https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/69632529927 • Klo 12.35 The Netherlands & Belgium
https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/67360039890
• Klo 12.30 Korea • Klo 12.40 France & Switzerland
https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/63417996738 https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/63564010640
• Klo 12.30 Ireland
https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/64332543475 • Other countries: please ask for
contact information of former
exchange students from the
International Office/ Faculty
coordinators
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 4
The impact of COVID-19
pandemic on student exchanges
• JYU management will make a decision on mobilities during the autumn
semester on 18 May
We will inform students nominated for the autumn semester as soon as
possible after this decision
• For the time being, management’s decision on 9 October, which was
complimented on 15 January, states that
• student exchanges are possible to:
EU- and ETA-countries
To countries outside the EU- and ETA-area which are defined by the
Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) as “green”, and to South-
Korea and Japan
• internships are possible to the same countries as student exchanges, if the
student has an internship agreement and if the sending department/faculty
grants credits for the planned internship
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 5
The impact of COVID-19
pandemic on student exchanges
• It’s impossible to predict the COVID-19 situation in different countries next autumn
we are still forced to tolerate uncertainty
• Whether or not a mobility can take place will be determined just before the
beginning of the mobility period
• Travel restrictions may still be possible in the autumn
Please follow the instructions of JYU, THL (Finnish Institute for Health and
Welfare) and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland (or your home country)
• Please notice that special arrangements during the pandemic may cause you extra
expenses
• You will be responsible for your own mobility (within the restrictions set by JYU)
• To support you, when you make your decision:
Impacts of the coronavirus epidemic on student exchanges
International Coordinators at Faculties
International Office
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 6
The impact of COVID-19
pandemic on student exchanges
• The host university may decide at short notice not to accept
exchange students
• The host university may offer all or the majority of courses online
• The host university may need to cancel courses
• There may be breaks in teaching or the semester may be interrupted
• Incoming exchange students may be required to stay in quarantine
for 14 days after arrival. You may also be required to pay for the
quarantine accommodation separately.
• Possible COVID-19 test before the exchange, at the airport and/or
within 72 hours of arrival. Please notice the extra expenses!
• Curfews may be in place in the host country which prevents travelling
during free-time
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 7
The impact of COVID-19
pandemic on student exchanges
• The accommodation arrangements for exchange students may
vary from normal during the exchange
• Orientation programme and advising of students may be
organised virtually
• Free-time activities normally arranged for exchange students may
be cancelled or implemented virtually
• The host university may follow the health of students with no
symptoms, for example by measuring their temperature when
entering campus
• You may be required to stay in quarantine for 14 days when
coming back to Finland and you may also need another COVID-
19 test
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 8
r.jyu.fi/vaihtoonlahtijanmuistilista r.jyu.fi/checklist
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 9
1. Before the
exchange
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 10Get to know your host university
• Website of the host
university
• JYU coordinators
Faculty coordinator
International Office
• Travel reports
• Former exchange students
• Local facebook groups
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 11Apply to host university
• Application forms on the
website of the host
university or received by
email
• Some universities use
online application systems
• Typical attachments:
Transcript of records
Learning Agreement
• Notice deadlines
• You are responsible for
submitting the documents
on time!
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 12Learning goals for mobility period set by
JYU Education Council 11/2015 1/2
• After completing a mobility period the student
has:
Deepened his/her academic expertise
Created networks with other experts in the field
Developed language skills, interaction skills,
cooperation skills and ability to work in multilingual
and multicultural environments
Increased self-confidence and self-knowledge,
ability to cope with uncertainty and flexibility
Developed critical thinking skills and problem
solving skills
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 13Learning goals for mobility period set by
JYU Education Council 11/2015 2/2
• After completing a mobility period the student
Understands the meaning of various cultural factors
and contexts (language, nationality, gender, age,
academic field) to interaction
Is conscious of and can analyse the factors affecting
the formation and transformation of one’s own cultural
identity
Understands and respects cultural diversity
Is interested in global issues and can study them from
new perspectives
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 14Skills learned abroad
• Traditional view on
skills gained from
international
experience:
Language skills
Tolerance
Cultural knowledge
• Extended view on
international expertise:
Curiosity
Resilience
Productivity
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 15Attributes which
employers think
are significant in
recruitment
(Demos Helsinki
& CIMO 2013)
Source: Faktaa, Facts and
Figures 1/2014, Hidden
Competences
27.4.2021 16
JYU.Set goals to maximize benefits
1) Recognize skills to Skills to improve include…
improve • expertise in your own
2) XYHX009 Intercultural study field
professional competences • language skills
(3 ECTS cr.) • problem-solving
3) Develop skills • cooperation skills
4) Demonstrate skills in CV • communication skills
• knowledge of different
cultures
• self-confidence
• etc.
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 17Study planning
• Make a study plan before your exchange, discuss your course
choices with your faculty/programme coordinator
• Learning Agreement (LA):
Erasmus-students: new, online LA will be made through the Mobility-
Online from June onwards you will receive instructions about this by
email in June
Other programmes: LA is done as part of your Mobility-Online
workflow
• Approving the LA
Erasmus-students: faculty-level international coordinators at JYU and
your host university will approve your LA electronically
Other programmes: send your LA for approval to your faculty-level
coordinator and then to your host university by email
• 30 ECTS (European credit system) cr. per semester
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 18Apply for housing
• Student housing
apply through host university
• From the private sector
book temporary
accommodation (hostel,
Airbnb etc.) for a week before
the semester starts
check what is included in the
rent and termination • Rent/sublet your room:
conditions etc.
• Maintain your right of residency in Student Union
Soihtu (student village), i.e. you Apartment Forum
can get a similar type of residence (incoming students!)
when you return, or you can sublet
your apartment HousingAnywhere.com
• NB! Not possible to maintain the airbnb.com
right of residency at KOAS!, but
you can sublet your apartment www.wimdu.fi
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 19Travel grant
• Apply in Mobility-Online
Instructions by email from the International Office
Nordplus students: apply from your Faculty coordinator
Erasmus students to Switzerland: instructions concerning your
scholarship from host university or from JYU, instructions will be sent by
email
NB! Apply for the scholarship only after your exchange is certain
• Dates of your exchange period
Beginning date = The day when you need to arrive to your host
university (recommended arrival date, first day of orientation, first day of
a language course)
End date = The last day you complete studies, for example the last
exam date
• Grant
Paid on the last day of the preceding month before your exchange
No effect on the Finnish student financial aid (opintotuki)
Not tax-deductible
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 20Travel grant
• Precondition for the grant: physical exhange period at
the host university
• You are eligible for the grant if you reside at the host
university even if the teaching is online
• You are not eligible for the grant for a virtual exchange
conducted from Finland
• Erasmus-exchange: the quarantine period can be
counted as part of the scholarship period
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 21Finnish study aid
• Normal study aid (about 250€/month)
• Fixed housing allowance (210€/month)
• Study loan abroad (800€/month)
• Apply online (www.kela.fi)
• Kela will receive a confirmation of your exchange dates when you
apply for your scholarship in Mobility-Online if you need a
certificate of your finances earlier (for your host university
application, visa application), please ask for an exchange
certificate from Intl. Office
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 22Register for attendance at JYU
• Register for attendance in the OILI service:
https://oili.csc.fi/continuing-students/
If you cannot register in the OILI service (e.g. if your
JY user account is not active, or you do not have
internet banking services in a Finnish bank), you can
register by paying the Student Union membership fee
to the Student Union’s account. After paying the fee,
you must show the receipt of the payment at the
Student Services (building T, 2nd floor).
Please also pay the health care fee to Kela
• If you register after 31 July, you are required to
pay a re-registration fee as well
• JYU tuition fee requirement also during exchange!
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 23Brush up language skills
• Courses at Movi
• Each one Teach One
• Duolingo (iPhone,
Android)
• Memrise, Mango
languages (Android)
• OLS (Online
Linguistic Support)
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 24OLS for Erasmus+
• Compulsory language test for Erasmus+
participants
in Bulgarian, Flemish, Croatian, English, Estonian, Hungarian, Irish,
Italian, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Latvian,
Lithuanian, Maltese, Portuguese, Polish, Romanian, Swedish,
Slovak, Spanish, Danish and Czech
• The new OLS-system will open in the beginning
of July
• Invitation by email in July
• Optional free online courses (including MOOCs,
tutoring with a native teacher etc.)
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 25Facing cultural differences
• Get to know local customs and norms
helps you adjust to a new culture
• Prepare for cultural
differences
XYHX009 Intercultural
professional competences
(3 ECTS)
www2.pacific.edu/sis/cultu
re
• Facing a culture shock
is normal and individual
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 26Facing cultural differences
• Stay tuned also at
10.30 – 11.15: Facing new cultures - how to
get the most out of your stay abroad?
JYU Movi, Lotta Kokkonen
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 27Residence permits and visas 1/2
• Nordic citizens to a Nordic country
No residence permit / visa required, bring a valid passport
• EU citizens to another EU country
A residence permit to be obtained in the host country
• Non-EU citizens to an EU country
You can stay up to 360 days in another EU country.
You must register in the host country (if required). Find out
beforehand!
Requirement: your residence permit in Finland must be valid
for the entire exchange period.
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 28Residence permit and visas 2/2
• Other countries
A student visa / residence permit
Apply before entering the country via the country’s embassy
in Finland (apply early enough!)
• Country-specific visa information can be found
on the International Office website
• Take into consideration special circumstances
caused by the pandemic!
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 29Health care
EU citizens in the EU area, Other countries and
Norway, Iceland or Switzerland nationalities
• European Health Insurance • Private health insurance
Card
Apply from the social security
organisation of the country
where you are insured (in
Finland: Kela)
Public medically necessary
care with local prices
• Complementary insurance
recommended
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 30Vaccinations
• Fill in YTHS (FSHS) pre-travel health assessment form via
self service : https://www.yths.fi/en/services/a-prevention-of-
infectious-diseases/travel-health-advice/
3 months prior to your departure to see if any vaccinations are needed
• Basic vaccinations: tetanus-diphteria, polio and MMR
(measles, mumps and rubella) are free
• Other vaccinations: ask for a prescription at YTHS and buy
the vaccination from a pharmacy
• Malaria medication needed for some areas
• If you need a health certificate for your host university, please
notice that YTHS no longer makes these. Please ask from
your nearest healthcare center or from a private clinic
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 31Medications
• Do not quit taking medication prescibed to you during the
exchange!
• Buy long-term medication for the entire exchange period
E.g. asthma, allergies, diabetes, blood pressure, birth control
pills etc.
Remember to show your prescriptions at customs
Take the customs regulations of the host country into
consideration
• Finnish prescriptions are valid in the EU
• Get a prescription in English from your doctor
• Finnish prescription medicines sold in online pharmacies
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 32Avoid diarrhea!
• Keep your hands clean
• Lactid acid bacteria
(maitohappobakteerit)
• Buy diarrhea medicine
in advance
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 33Insurance
• Students abroad: • Travel insurances
Can be continuous or trip-
not insured by JYU specific (usually up to 3
months)
should get private travel Continuous insurance can
insurance be more affordable
Luggage insurance can
• Trainees abroad: also be part of your home
insurance
Insured by JYU in
unpaid internships
• Student insurances
Finnish insurance
(accidents at work) companies (compare!)
International insurance
companies, e.g. SIP
(Student Insurance
Program)
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 34Issues that affect travel
insurance price
• Home insurance in the same company
• Length of your travel
• Destination country
• Excess
• Amount of compensation
• Activities during the exchange (different sports
may not be included)
N.B! Pay attention to insurance validity, you may
need to purchase additional days / months
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 35Travelling
• Wait before making any travel arrangements until
JYU and your host university has confirmed the
exchange and you have confirmation that you can
travel to your host country
• Make sure that your tickets can be changed if
necessary and that they will refunded in case of
cancellation
• Consult your credit card company on the possible
refunds in case of cancellation of travel
arrangements
• Please notice the possible entry regulations of the
host country: a transit through another country
may affect your entry into the host country
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 36Travelling
• Luggage
Luggage regulations on the airline company website, e.g.
www.finnair.com/int/gb/information-services/travel-
preparations
Usually max. 20 kg as luggage (if included)
Excess luggage as travel cargo
• Travelling
• Always carry a passport or a picture ID with you when
travelling
• Take into account your carbon footprint choose the
train/bus when travelling during the exchange!
• When travelling, please remember to wear a mask,
keep social distance whenever possible and good
hand hygiene
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 37Traveling with ISIC card
• Discounts with the International Student Identity
Card (ISIC): www.frank.fi or www.isic.fi
• ISIC does not replace local student cards
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 38Travel apps
• Weather pro
• XE currency
• Packing bro
• Tipulator
• Perfect world clock
• Skyscanner (flights)
• Hostelworld
• Airbnb
• Uber
• Wifi-Finder / Wefi
• Google translate
• Erasmus+ App
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 39Financial matters
• Visa Electron card • Bank transfers
Withdraw cash EU payment =
Pay in many places IBAN + BIC + €
Online banking (mobile
• International credit phone data protection
card when using public wifi!)
• Card payments are Bank account not
needed in SEPA
free of charge countries
• Check card expiration Other countries: ask
former exchange
date and limits students
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 40Change of address
• Digital and Population Data Services Agency
(former Register Office)
• Post office
• https://dvv.fi/en/moving
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 41Safety abroad 1/4
• Anything can happen anywhere!
• Consent to individual liability form as a part of the scholarship
application
• Follow actively:
The website of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare
(THL): COVID-19 pandemic situation in different countries
The website of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland and of
your home country: follow the information concerning the general
security situation of the host country
The website of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of the host country
or the website of CWT Travel Management: entry requirements
during the COVID-19-pandemic
JYU’s coronavirus instructions
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 42Safety abroad 2/4
• Find out the host country’s (+ possible transit
country’s) entry and quarantine requirements
• Find out before hand what kind of a country and
city you are headed for
• Pay attention to the local culture, customs,
habits, norms about clothing etc.
• ICE (In Case of Emergency)
• Emergency number in EU 112; find out what the
emergency number is in your host country and
save it to your phone!
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 43Safety abroad 3/4
• In case of crises: follow the instructions of local
authorities
• Help from a Finnish Embassy or from the
Embassy of your home country
• Online consul of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs
of Finland helps in facebook (in Finnish):
https://www.facebook.com/Nettikonsuli/
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 44Safety abroad 4/4
• Travel advice • Travel notification
website of the website of the
Ministry for Foreign Ministry for Foreign
Affairs of Finland (in Affairs of Finland
Finnish) : check from your
http://formin.finland.fi/ home country’s
www.gov.uk/foreign- Ministry for Foreign
travel-advice Affairs
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 45Safety abroad: experiences
• Generally safe, but be aware of
Pocket thiefs
• Traffic (drunken drivers)
• Giving your contact information
to strangers
• Drugs
• Walking alone after dark
• Demonstrations
• Natural disasters (hurricanes,
floods, earthquakes etc.)
• COVIC-19 pandemic
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 46Country specific safety situation
(http://visionofhumanity.org/indexes/global-peace-index/)
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 47Recap
• Before you travel, remember the
Travel advice
Travel notification
Travel insurance
Travel documents (passport, visa)
• During the pandemic: Follow actively and
obey the instructions of authorities
concerning the pandemic
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 48Share your experiences with others
• Make Instagram posts to JYUstudyabroad
-account. Interested? Contact:
international-office@jyu.fi
• Keep a blog during the exchange: let us
know the address through Mobility-Online
• Tell about your host university, country,
city, studies, accommodation, free-time
etc.
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 492. During the
exchange
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 50Arrival procedures
• Registration • Residence permit
Register at the local Acquire a residence
international office or permit from the local
student affairs office authorities if necessary
Orientation
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 51Mobile phones
• Change your PIN code • No roaming fees inside
• Data protection the EU
• GSM or CDMA mobile • Outside the EU
phone system? Check the roaming fees
from your operator
• Set maximum € for data Tips on cheap mobile
transfer operators from former
exchange students,
• Backup phone numbers locals, discussion
forums
Use Wifi and Skype
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 52Relationships
• Stay in touch with folks at home
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 53Networking and integration
• Try to make friends • Follow the local topics
outside the exchange in the host country by
student circles reading online news
sites
• Take part in local
clubs etc. • Student organisations,
e.g. Erasmus Student
Network (www.esn.org)
• During the pandemic,
search for ways to
network online
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 54Confirmation of your stay
(Erasmus+ only)
• Erasmus+ students
Letter of Confirmation
• Erasmus+ trainees
Work Placement
Confirmation
• Ask signatures from
your host university or
organisation at the
end of your exchange
period
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 55You are an ambassador of JYU
• Promote JYU abroad •
Brochures, videos,
Power Point
presentations
www.jyu.fi/apply
• Learn the basics of
JYU
6 faculties
Courses in English
Excellent student
services
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 56Be a reporter for JYUnity
• Write about your
study abroad
experience to
JYUnity, university’s
online stakeholder
magazine
• The story should have
a broader point of
view than just the
exchange itself
• viestinta@jyu.fi
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 57Cancellation or interruption of
exchange
• You can cancel the exchange at any time
• Notify the cancellation to the International Office and to
the faculty-level coordinator
• If you are eligible for Finnish Study Aid, also notify Kela
• The exchanges cancelled due to the COVID-19-pandemic
will not affect your future exchange applications
negatively
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 58Cancellation or interruption of
exchange: expenses 1/2
• Erasmus, Nordlys & Nordplus (primarily): if the exchange
is cancelled due to the pandemic:
No expenses return the grant
Some expenses, the exchange has begun If your travel or
insurance company will not cover the costs occurred, you may keep
the whole grant or part of it, depending on the expenses and
exchange programme
Erasmus: Some expenses, the exchange has not yet begun If
your travel or insurance company will not cover the costs occurred,
the decision on the size of the grant will be made by EDUFI
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 59Cancellation or interruption of
exchange: expenses 2/2
• Other programmes: If your exchange is cancelled due to
reasons beyond your own control, e.g. your host
university decides to cancel exchanges
No expenses return the grant
Some expenses If your travel or insurance company
will not cover the costs occurred, you may keep the
whole grant or part of it, depending on the expenses
If you have not yet received the grant, but you have had
expenses, they will not be covered by JYU
Find out from your host university if you can study
virtually. Notify the virtual study dates to the International
Office (international-office@jyu.fi)
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 60Remember during the exchange…
• Wear a mask, keep social distance whenever possible, and maintain
good hand hygiene. Follow the instructions of your host university.
• Keep the European Health Insurance Card and/or your insurance card
and insurance information with you at all times.
• Keep track and follow the local regulations on the COVID-19-
pandemic and possible restrictions and curfews.
• When you get to the host destination, make sure where you can get
healthcare and whom you can contact in case you need help.
• Read your emails regularly and keep your home and host university
coordinators informed of any changes in your mobility period.
• Follow reliable medias and formal announcements.
• Plan ahead the possible living arrangements in Finland, in case your
exchange is cancelled.
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 613. After the
exchange
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 64Documents to be returned
• Travel report / training • Only for Erasmus
report or blog in Final LA (also for Nordlys
Mobility-Online and Nordplus)
Letter of confirmation
• Upload host university (students) or Work
transcript to Mobility- placement confirmation
(interns) to be returned
Online within one month!
• Give feedback to EU Survey (Erasmus
JYU! students and interns)
Complete OLS test part 2
(recommended)
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 65Credit transfer
• Apply for credit • Language study credits
transfer! Contact Movi
Language courses
• Major / minor studies 1.
2. Credits for courses
Contact the completed in a foreign
International language
Coordinator at your
Max 8 credits if you have
faculty
taken courses in your
• A new ”minor” study own field in the language
of the host country
programme (min. 15- Max 4 credits if you
25 credits) studied in English
Contact the faculty
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 66Re-entry orientation
• Arranged twice a year
• Sharing your
experiences with
other exchange
students
• Invitation will be send
via email
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 67Contact information
• International Office: international-office@jyu.fi
• International coordinators at Faculties:
https://www.jyu.fi/en/study/internationalisation-and-student-exchange/contact-us
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 68We hope you will have a rewarding
exchange period!
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 69Programme
• 9.00 - 10.30 Practical information for outgoing exchange
students. Your next steps in a nutshell e.g. travel scholarship,
residence permits, insurance, living abroad, travelling, the impacts of
the COVID-19 pandemic on student mobilities
JY International Office
NB! Also in Finnish at https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/69901259425
• 10.30 – 11.15 Facing new cultures - how to get the most out of
your stay abroad? (in English)
JY Movi, Lotta Kokkonen
• 11.15 – 11.30 What? ¿Qué? Pardon?- Practise your language
skills before the exchange (in English)
JY Movi (Lisa Lahtela, Miguel Lopez, Juhani Moisio)
• 11.30 – 12.30 Lunch
• 12.30 - 14.30 Country specific orientations – JYU students who
have been on student exchange will share their experiences
JYU. Since 1863. 27.4.2021 70Country specific orientations at 12.30 – 14.30
(links can also be found at Internationalisation and student exchange – Recent news)
• 12.30 North-America • Klo 12.35 Germany & Austria
https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/69063072990 https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/61820235347
• 12.30 Lat. America • Klo 12.35 Spain & Portugal
https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/69493974115
https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/61925797480
• Klo 12.35 Czech Republic
• 12.30 China, Hong Kong, Taiwan https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/62117320658
https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/62342475822 • Klo 12.35 Nordic countries
• Klo 12.30 Japan https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/61498283807
https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/69632529927 • Klo 12.35 The Netherlands & Belgium
https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/67360039890
• Klo 12.30 Korea • Klo 12.40 France & Switzerland
https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/63417996738 https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/63564010640
• Klo 12.30 Ireland
https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/64332543475 • Other countries: please ask for
contact information of former
exchange students from the
International Office/ Faculty
coordinators
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