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Words of Welcome
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Tips for a Rookie
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Tutors 2017
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Greetings from the Department
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KAFFila
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About Anglica
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Anglica's Clubs
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Calendar
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The Board
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Maps
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Observations from the First Year
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Turku Pub & Bar Guide
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Student Restaurants
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Student Vocabulary
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Pilttipassi
Rookie Guide 2017 Anglica ry Editors: Valtteri Kiviö, Rasmus Nordman, Sanna Valkama, Julia Hamara Layout: Valtteri Kiviö, Mikko Suhonen Printing: X-Copy, Turku anglica.org facebook.com/anglicary instagram.com/anglicautu twitter.com/anglicautu Join Anglica’s mailing list and Facebook group for valuable information on events, activities and student life. Contact your tutor or any board member to get in on the action!
Dear Freshmen of 2017 It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to our department, the wonderful community of English students, and to our marvellous student organization. We are thrilled to have you. No matter what you have been previously up to in your life, I can guarantee you that what begins now is a completely new chapter. You will experience new things, meet all kinds of new people, make friends, and expand your knowledge and wisdom. I hope your time as a student is filled with memorable moments and intriguing challenges. Speaking of challenges, your first few weeks here might feel a little confusing and overwhelming, but not to worry! We have an amazing group of tutors to guide you and help with any questions and problems you might have. You will also have a lot of peers to share the experience with. Remember, that your fellow students are your most valuable source of support and companionship throughout your time at the university. Anglica is the student organization of English students here at the University of Turku. Our most important task is taking care of your interests studywise, and also to offer you support and guidance. We also take care of your social needs, as we arrange weekly activities of various kinds, ranging from sports and board gaming to partying and sitzing. If at any point during your studies you need help with anything, don't hesitate to contact the board of Anglica. In this guide you will find all kinds of useful information to help you get started with your life as a student. There are for example maps, information on your tutors and Anglica, some important vocabulary to learn, and of course the legendary Pilttipassi! I'd recommend keeping this guide with you at all times during these first few weeks. Now it is time to enjoy the exciting weeks of orientation, and then to continue enjoying your life as a full-time student! You're gonna love it! On behalf of everyone at the department: Welcome! Valtteri Kiviรถ 1
Tips for a Rookie Your tutors will probably tell you everything you need to know, but here are some handy tips for starting your uni studies: - First of all, get a student card ASAP! 'Cause you need those student discounts. (Also important when doing exams, etc.) - If you need help with your English studies, contact your Academic Advisor or our Student Services Secretary Samu Kolehmainen (samkol@utu.fi or visit him in Rosetta during office hour). You can also send an e-mail to english@utu.fi, and your e-mail will be forwarded to the staff member who can help you. - Other, more general enquiries considering studies can be directed to the Student Advisor of the Faculty of Humanities, Mauri Paloheimo (mailpa@utu.fi). If you're, for example, wondering whether some of your previous studies compensate for something, Mauri can help you. - If you get sick, contact YTHS. YTHS provides students with all kinds of health services, such as general, mental and oral health services. - Disability Coordinator Paula Pietilä (esteettomyyssuunnittelija@utu.fi) will help you if you have any physical, mental or social hindrances. University of Turku wants to give everyone equal possibilities to participate. Remember that you can always ask your tutors for help, or contact the board of Anglica (send an e-mail to anglica-board@utu.fi or just come up and say hi). We are all here to help you in any way we can!
Tutors 2017 Starting your studies, you're probably filled with questions. Where in the campus area is Publicum located, what's the best student cafeteria, how to sign up for exams etc. Information can be found in many places, but the easiest way is to ask your tutor! The tutors are here to help you in any way they can, and you can rely on them in guiding you through the first weeks. Here's a closer look at the tutors of this year!
1. Tell us about yourself (name, age, hometown), and recall your favourite memory from your freshman year. 2. Give your best piece of advice for the freshman year. 3. If you were in charge of Finland’s 100th birthday party, what would the festivities be like? 2
Rasmus Nordman
1. Hi guys! My name is Rasmus and I’m a 25-year-old devoted Anglican from Ekenäs. My freshman year was great and I have many good memories from that time, but one that sticks out was attending the National Meeting of English Students in Oulu. 2. Keep calm and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Starting university life might be a bit overwhelming at first, but you don’t have to have everything figured out from the get-go. Talk to your tutors, fellow freshmen, older students and the staff and you’ll develop a general idea of where you’re going and how to get there. Figure the rest out as you go. I highly recommend attending as many events as possible and getting to know people, because peer support is really helpful in all walks of life. 3. I’m a competitive guy, so I’d arrange 100 days of different competitions with Finnish themes. I haven’t come up with all competitions yet, but blindfolded blueberry picking would certainly be one. All Finns would be eligible to compete and the winner would get a huge ice mansion as a price.
Minna Luomala
1. I’m Minna Luomala, 24, from Kaarina. My freshman year was full of great stuff, but the Halloween Sitz has to be one of the best memories I have from that time. Everything else was exciting as well, as it took a good while to get to know my fellow Anglicans and adjust to the new life of a university student. 2. P-A-R-T-I-C-I-P-A-T-E as much as you can and then some more! Of course if you happen to get sick or something you can just catch up on the events and parties later on, but don’t skip anything just because you’re not sure if it will be fun. It will, and everything only gets better the more you attend. If you miss all the events during the first autumn, it will be harder to befriend people afterwards, while at the start you’re all still equally strangers to each other. 3. If I had to fit the party in one day, it would start off pompously with a military parade, a speech by the president, and a proper “pönötysjuhla”, since such an occasion deserves formal and dignified celebrations. After those, the evening would carry on as a megafest with fireworks and Finnish bands playing the whole night through, with free booze and Karelian pies for everyone.
Krista Lahti 1. My name is Krista Lahti, I'm 26 years old and I live in Kaarina. My favorite memory from my freshman year is probably the miNiMES cruise. The very first weeks were great, too! 2. Study hard and party moderately. ;) 3. My Finland's 100th birthday party festivities would include cake and booze. Lots of 'em.
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Heidi Villa 1. Hi! I'm Heidi Villa. My hometown is Turku and I am 22 years old. My favourite memory from my freshman year is hanging out with my new friends from the university. 2. Stay focused, but don't forget to relax and enjoy yourself! Don't hesitate to try out new things, you could find yourself a hobby and friends for the rest of your life. 3. I'd like the party to have lots of singing and dancing! Also, a competition in ice sculpting would be amazing.
Michelle Wilders 1. I'm Michelle Wilders, a 23-year-old student from Parainen. The best memory from my freshman year is Kastajaiset because it was so much fun. 2. I would advice you to be active in all kinds of organizations and go to many events in order to make new friends. May sound corny, but they will help you through your possible hardships at the University and outside. 3. I would have a huge firework show, traditional Finnish dancing and perhaps some kind of interesting event celebrating our beautiful language Finnish. I would love both the history and future of Finland to be included in the festivities.
Eveliina Rimmi
1. Hey y’all! My name is Eveliina, 21 years old, and I'm originally from a lovely coastal town called Jakobstad (Oh god, this already sounds like the beginning of an awful dating profile, doesn't it?). It still feels like my freshman year went by so quickly that I don't remember half of the things I experienced. I was over the moon about every event and party but I have to say that the most memorable moment was when I realized how many amazing people I was surrounded by. 2. Get to know as many people as you can, try not to stress too much, go to parties and events and buy yourself a goddamn calendar!! You're gonna need one. Most importantly, never compare yourself with others and never be afraid to ask for help. You might feel lost for a few weeks (or, like in my case, years) but you will be alright! We've all been in the same situation as you and our older students’ only job is to make your life at university a bit easier. 3. I've always wanted to see what a silent disco in the Presidential Palace would look like. The event would be first-come first-served so all Finns would have a chance to attend. Like, can you imagine people lining up to the palace days before Independence Day? I’m pretty sure that this would beat all those ”get a free bucket” happenings if you know what I mean. Also, Darude or Lordi headlining this event… A girl can dream.
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Sanna Suoranta 1. Hi! I’m Sanna, 24, and I come from Kangasala, a smaller town near the city of Tampere. I’m a third-year English major and the favorite memories from my freshman year must be all the moments that I spent with my new uni friends, in both student events and during free time. 2. Don’t worry too much about starting your life at the university, everyone is in the same situation and as nervous as you! We tutors are here to help you to get started. Remember to have fun on your first weeks before the studying begins. Also, try to attend as many events as possible during the first weeks, that’s the easiest way of making new friends. 3. The festivities would be huge, of course a lot of fireworks on Independence Day and a lot of traditional Finnish foods at the Castle Ball at the Independence Day Reception. And of course a lot of salt liquorice based desserts.
Pihla Eskola
1. I’m Pihla Eskola, 19, and I’m Tampere born and raised. I had a lot of fun attending all kinds of events and parties during my freshman year but my most treasured memory has to be Pilttisitz. It was the first time for many of us freshmen to get to know sitzing culture and it was a great way to get to know each other as well. I remember being terrified of the punishments we would be given if we didn’t follow the rules, but it turned out to be an amazing experience and I had so much fun. 2. I encourage you to make most out of the cheap (and delicious!) food the student restaurants have to offer and whenever you see an overall patch you really like, treat yo self! I also recommend getting Anglica’s songbook as soon as you can so you can enjoy sitz parties to the fullest. Be curious, ask questions, participate. Welcome to the real world! It sucks! You’re gonna love it! 3. I’d love to come up with some cool Finland-themed tattoos to celebrate Finland's 100th birthday. I would also grant free entry to all the museums around the country.
Emilia Kemppainen 1. I'm Emilia Kemppainen (Emppu), 22 years old. I'm originally from Hyvinkää but I lived about six years in Parainen before moving to Turku. Overall, my freshman year was a really special time in my life, and a great deal of my favourite memories have to do with Anglica's events and the people I got to know there. 2. This is what everybody says, but you know, try to be brave and make friends, have fun and study hard... 3. I have no idea except that my choir buddies and I would sing Finlandia too many times.
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Otto Tarkka 1. Otto Tarkka, 22, Helsinki. I cannot pinpoint one best memory from my freshman year, since the whole year was so much fun. My favourite thing from last year were the awesome people that I met and who I can now proudly call my friends. 2. Be active, go out, meet new people, don’t worry. 3. I’d build a great big bonfire, light up the sky with fireworks, and have people dancing until dawn.
Risto Koponen
1. Risto Koponen, 33 years young, from Kotka, my favorite moment from the freshman year has to be the whole villa weekend experience. 2. Take it easy and enjoy the year to its fullest! Don't be afraid to ask questions, and try to take part in as many activities as you can, and try to get to know as many different people you can. 3. To be bluntly honest I have no idea, that's why I'm not the party and culture. ;)
Sanna Valkama 1. I’m Sanna, a 22-year-old coat filled with bees, and I’m from Lohja. Usually I’d take a few moments to make excuses about my place of origin, but I assure you that you’ll hear them later, as well as dozens of good memories from my first year here. As difficult as it is to pinpoint my absolute favourite freshman memory, I have to mention Lohjan Appro. Mostly because the company was better than great and I had home-field advantage. 2. I encourage attendance. Both in lectures and events. Just be courageous and take part in everything that is out there. Also, remember lecture notes. Some slides are just never to be seen again. 3. To be honest, I don’t really know. I’m quite certain that the powers that be wouldn’t be satisfied with my vision of random snacks, a wildly varying playlist, and co-op games that bring out the worst in people. You see, that’s the extent of my party-planning abilities.
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Katri Sohlman 1. Hello everyone! My name is Katri, I am 23 years old and I come from a town called Vihti. My favorite memory from last year is the night at Portti with my new friends who I've made in Anglica. Best. Night. Ever. I was on fire. 2. Make a doodle account. It makes your life just a little bit easier. And be active. It might be tiring, especially at the beginning, but it will be worth it. 3. I would change all the police sirens to play the Finlandia hymn for one day and make them play it nonstop. I would also make Moominworld the capital for one day and Snufkin the president of Finland.
Vehka Liimatainen
1. I'm Vehka, 22, from Jyväskylä or more accurately Vaajakoski. The latter is a small place, but you might've heard of it before, especially if you're a fan of good liquorice or mediocre chocolate, since Panda's confectionery factory is situated there. My favorite memory from my freshman year is the joy of exploring and getting to know my new hometown. I get such a thrill out of going to places I've never been to before that even my first visit to S-Market Halinen was an adventure. 2. Remember that most things at university happen in the fall! For example, if you'd like to start a new minor subject, it's best to do so in the fall. It's possible to start some minor subjects in the spring as well, but some require passing an exam or signing up way in advance. Be active and try to figure out what you need to do in order to study the things you want to as early as you can. 3. I would extend an invitation to all of Finland to come and have a blast at Turku University Theater, because that's where the best parties are at. Professional grade PA system, stage lighting, smoke machine, quieter spots for conversation as a nice contrast to all the action and booming music on the dance floor, you name it — they've got all the key ingredients of a night to remember for the next 100 years of Finnish independence.
Valtteri Kiviö
1. Hello! I'm Valtteri, 25 years old, born in Tampere but lived in Germany, Helsinki and Lohja, and for several years now I've proudly called Turku my home. I don't have any one specific favorite memory from my freshman year, but I guess the best thing was getting to know so many awesome new people. 2. I'm sure everyone else has already said everything about the importance of studying hard and getting to know as many people as you can, so I'll just add, that remember that it's also okay to be a little lost. If you don't know what you want to do when you "grow up", if you're not sure about what you really want to study and focus on, it's all totally okay. You'll figure it out. And even if you don't, you're still going to be fine. 3. It's quite the responsibility, and would probably require a bit more time and space to plan than I have available here. But it would hopefully be something beautiful and cover all the aspects that make up the amazing country that is Finland. 7
greetings from the department & staff Dear first year students, Welcome to our department! We hope you find the University of Turku a place where you can study what you find important and interesting, make new friends, learn new things and have fun. We are here because we love the language in its many forms, its literatures and cultures. We believe this love is what brings you here, too. You have maybe three to five years ahead of you when you can fully concentrate on topics that you like and find special, and also discover new and exciting fields of language, culture and history. You will also have choices: do you want to teach English as a second language? Would you like to be a translator? Are you interested in being a language specialist, or maybe a researcher? There are a million things you can study and research: not just linguistics and literature in general but teaching methods, learner language, newspaper or EU discourse, machine translation, Indian or Canadian literature, medieval multilingualism and many more topics. On our web pages you will find information on the department and on us. You can also have a look at our blog (https://blogit.utu.fi/englishturku/). Samu Kolehmainen will help you in the office, and you can always come and talk to any one of us, in the corridors and classrooms, or in our offices (office hours are posted on the website). Anglica and Kääntöpiiri are the two organisations our students are affiliated with (Kääntöpiiri for translation students and anyone interested in translation) and they also function as contacts for information, events etc. between the staff and students. We are happy to have you here and wish you an excellent first year and the years to come! Outi Paloposki (Head of Department) and the whole staff http://www.utu.fi/en/units/hum/units/English/staff/Pages/home.aspx
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KAFFila - Our home on Uni Hill Until 2013, both the Department of English and Anglica considered Juslenia our home on University Hill. It was nothing fancy - a dark, gloomy and cramped corridor and a tiny class room we could only use whenever there was no teaching - but still we called it home. The building was supposed to be renovated completely ever since the 1980s, and in 2013 they finally decided to proceed with the plans. However, it turned out that the university didn't have enough money to do anything about the building, and there it still stands. We all had (or got) to move to our new premises in Rosetta and Signum anyway. In January 2013 we moved into a spacious and much more cozy student space in the ground floor of Signum, that we call KAFFila for the original four resident student organisations Kääntöpiiri, Anglica, Forum Romanum and Foneemi. We didn’t only get a new space, we also got new roommates, so there’s almost always someone around to hang out and talk with. The coexistence of the four organisations has been simple and easy, and we have organised a couple of parties together as well.
About a year ago, as Fennicum faced the same fate as Juslenia, we welcomed seven new organisations from there into KAFFila. It now hosts 11 of the 12 different student organisations from the School of Languages and Translation Studies. KAFFila is at the students’ disposal during Signum’s opening hours. You can relax, study, meet friends, have coffee or tea, eat lunch or take a nap before, between or after lectures. Anglica also holds the board meetings in KAFFila and you’re more than welcome to join in. We also have a Coffee Hour once a week where you can come deal with any Anglica-related matters (joining Anglica, buying patches, asking advice, etc.) or just hang out. Quite a few of our events are also held in KAFFila. Whatever you do, don’t be afraid to stop by, there’s almost always coffee and a friendly face around .
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About Anglica
Unless you have sought out everything out of our website, or have a sibling/friend in Anglica who has told you everything about us, you might be wondering, who are we and what is it that we do? Founded in 1958, Anglica is the community for English students at the University. It functions as a bridge between the students and the staff, middle step between you and TYY, provides tutoring for you, aids you in your studies by, for example, getting study materials, and of course, arranges great parties, movie nights, sports and other events.
Official matters Anglica has a representative that frequents the weekly staff meets once a month, where s/he can keep the staff informed about the students’ views about the studies. If you have suffered injustice or the course assessments are not in regulation with the department guidelines be not afraid to come talk to us. It is our task to look after your rights, studywise. Anglica can tackle even hard subjects, while keeping your anonymity. We can also contact TYY for you or have any of your questions or comments forwarded to the person in question. We also have a representative in Humanitas ry (head organisation in the Faculty of Humanities) who can work with your matters on the
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faculty level. Remember, there are never questions that have no answers, or problems that have no solutions. So how is Anglica organised? In the autumn, the members of Anglica choose/vote a board of eleven (11) members, and one vice member, in a general meeting for the next calendar year. There is another general meeting during the spring where we sum up the year. The board meets once a week to discuss any study matters and to arrange events. The board meetings are also open for members, so you are free to participate.
Party matters Lets face it, what would study life be without good parties? Anglica is known around the campus to raise havoc roaming in the navy blue overalls while speaking Finglish loudly. Traditional parties include Turku Survival (breaking in the newbies), Kostajaiset (vice versa), Halloween, Pilttisitsit etc. Turku survival is something you should definitely not miss. During the autumn we also go on miNiMES cruise. We also arrange a number of nightclub and sitz parties with other student organisations that you should definitely check out.
If you’re not so much in to rough partying, don’t worry, Anglica has still lots to offer. About twice in a semester we have movie nights where you can enjoy some fine films, plus board game nights & other related events if there is interest. The sportier folk can join Anglica’s Sport Squad for sport events, or join our football games against other student organisations, etc. Remember, we are always open for suggestions.
Anglica's clubs Anglica Food Club (AFC) Anglica Food Club or AFC is Anglica’s cooking club. If you’re interested in exploring the fascinating world of culinary arts, hooking up with like-minded people and, most importantly, having fun preparing and eating mouth-watering dishes with them, then look no further: this is the club for You!
back a lot; the final cost per attendee is usually something around 5 euros.
Usually a culinary theme is selected and the organizer(s) arranges the venue and purchases the goodies. Dishes are then cooked and consumed together, and at the end of the evening the costs of the meeting are split equally between the participants. Rest assured, participating will not set you
AFC’s activity has been on the quiet side lately, but if this club seems like the place for you, don’t hesitate to join AFC’s Facebook group and make the club active and get the meetings up and running again! Ask to join the group if you’re already a member of Anglica and your name’s found on Anglica’s FB group as well. AFC’s site is also the perfect place to share recipes and cooking tips and also to tell everyone about fine restaurants etc. Contact the board if you’re not on FB and wisht to join the club.
Anglica Reading Circle (ARC)
Anglica's Gaming Crew (AGC)
Always wanted to read the classics of the English-speaking world but never knew where to start? Or maybe want to re-read some of your favourites and discuss them with others? Anglica Reading Circle is here for that and more!
Anglica’s Gaming Crew is a casual bunch of people who discuss and play video games in their spare time, everything from CS: GO to Pokémon: Go. AGC has a private VoIP server for “intense tactical planning”.
You can join ARC’s Facebook group to get the necessary info on meetings and other stuff. If you’re not on Facebook, don’t worry all necessary information will also be posted on Anglica’s mailing list.
If you would like to play games with us, find us on Facebook, or contact Kalle Moilanen either on Facebook or send an email to kepmoi@utu.fi.
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Anglica Sports Squad (ASS) and FC Anglica
Anglica Beer Club (ABC)
Anglica Sports Squad is the club for you if you’re interested in sports, and if football in particular is your passion, then you should check out FC Anglica. Join the Facebook groups of ASS and FC Anglica for signups and updated info.
The purpose of ABC is to gather Anglicans interested in – wait for it – beer. In practice, this means sharing our experiences of beers both good and bad: recommending fine brews in general or ones to go with a particular weather, food or occasion, and discouraging others from trying the occasional disgusting concoction that we ourselves have fallen the victim of.
All members of Anglica are welcome to attend the games arranged by ASS and FC Anglica. You don’t need any athletic background, only some basic sportswear and the craving for playing! There are also special events during the academic year, such as Oldies vs. Newbies football match (every autumn), football or floorball tournaments with other student organisations and Sammonmalja tournament for different kinds of sports (every spring).
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Joining ABC requires little effort on your part, just find us on Facebook and you’re all set. You don’t even need to know anything about the technicalities of beer; we’re sure you’ll pick them up eventually.
Anglica's Calendar 18.8. BBQ The first event that kicks off the Anglican year, BBQ is where you get the first chance to meet your fellow students and even meet some of us oldies. BYOB. 21.8. Pizza Night Another chance to get to know the other newbies and tutors over food and drink. This time it’s pizza. BYOF (bring your own fillings). 22.8. Board game night Bring your favourite games, snacks and your best gameface. 23.8. Football: Oldies vs. Newbies The name says it all. A friendly tradition that we have to welcome you to the sportier side of Anglica. No need to worry, everyone can come and join, there's no need for prior experience. 31.8. Turku Survival aka Kastajaiset THE EVENT for any freshman. You do not want to miss this. Join us for a rough (Not really! We’re nice.) journey through the city centre and be inaugurated as a true freshman! 7.9. Movie Night Watch a cool movie with cool people while enjoying complimentary popcorn. 14.9. Anglica goes outside! Relaxing outdoor fun! It it’s not raining cats and dogs, let’s get together to play some mölkky and other games. Also the perfect chance for nostalgic childhood activities, such as Pikipata and Peilissi. 22. - 24.9. Anglica goes Villa Anglica retreats for a not-so-peaceful two-night trip to Ruissalo. Remember to sign up in advance if you wish to join for this trip. 29.9. Pilttisitz The freshmen will be introduced to the wonderful tradition of sitzing. 5.10. Pub Quiz Test your trivial knowledge against other anglicans in a cozy pub atmosphere! 26.10. Halloween-sitz One of the best events all year. Dress up like a monster while sitzing, usually rather moist afterparties. 2.11. Kostajaiset Your chance to pay back for Turku Survival. 16.-17.11. miNiMES Anglica goes on a boat. Probably needless to say more. 23.11. Thanksgiving Anglica goes somewhere to eat together and say thanks. 8.12. Lil’ X-mas Last chance to party with Anglica before the Christmas break! Slight changes in dates and events are possible.
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The Board of Anglica
These are the people behind Anglica’s events and parties, and who otherwise look out for your interests. You’ll definitely get the idea better if you visit Anglica’s weekly board meetings. It also earns you points on your Pilttipassi. If any of these jobs seem appealing to you, do not hesitate to apply for a position on the board yourself next year.
Chair: Joni Järvinen What's your favourite place in Turku to go and relax? Describe what you are doing there. "Home. Honestly. Just being at home and watching a video of a cat being scared by a cucumber. That is happiness." The Chair’s most visible assignment is running the meetings, and planning the agendas for them once a week and trying to pull together the board’s hopefully unanimous decisions. The Chairperson also has the ungratifying task of distributing tasks to the other members, preferably so that nobody becomes too loaded with work. The chair is the person with the duty of filling in the official papers to TYY and some other organisations. He also participates in the staff meetings once a month with another board member. All in all, the chair has to keep track of things being done, and those that ought to be done. Vice Chair: Saara Lindberg Pick three fictional characters that best describe you as a person. "Ron Weasley, Gretchen from Mean Girls and Moominmamma." As the title reveals, this member is the one to stand in if the Chair falls sick or is otherwise unable to attend, but she is often an invaluable source of ideas – and the board’s common memory – as the specific tasks for her are fewer than for the rest. The Vice Chair may also participate in staff meetings once a month, especially if the Chair is unable to attend. The Vice Chair might easily end up taking care of things that aren’t designed for any other board member, she also takes care of tasks concerning study materials. You’ll also meet her on Coffee Hours every week! Treasurer: Paul-Erik Niit What's your ultimate pet peeve? "When people stand up and/or start packing their stuff before the lecturer has finished talking." If you are one of those quirky humanists with a suspicious fascination towards math and accounting, this is the dream spot for you. The treasurer keeps watch on our funds and advises the rest of us on what we can afford and what we certainly cannot. He also keeps record of all our expenses, and the money we receive, membership fees and bakesale profits, for example. He also sees to that all cruise, theatre and such tickets are being paid to the account, correctly and on time. The treasurer also plans the early budget together with the chair and prepares the financial statement of the year. 1 4
Secretary: Rasmus Nordman Describe your perception of what does the fox say. "As we all learned in Teemu's tremendously informative pub quiz last year the fox is capable of barking, growling, howling, yelping, whining and gekkering." The main job for the secretary is to listen and listen (talking isn’t banned, though!) at the meetings and draw out the minutes after each meeting and hang them up in Signum for any Anglica member to see. Admittedly, this can be a tough one, as the meetings may sidetrack from each point in the agenda just about everytime. On the other hand, once the matter at hand has been settled and decided, the secretary can simply close his ears until something relevant comes up again.
Info: Risto Koponen Pick three fictional characters that best describe you as a person. "Bilbo Baggins, the Great and Powerful Turtle, Tyrion Lannister." The Info’s most important job is to keep our members up to date on all things concerning Anglica: its work and events. He accomplishes this mostly through our mailing list, our website (and calendar) and Facebook. He is also responsible for going through a lot of e-mails from TYY and other student organisations and forwarding any of them that might have significance for our members. He updates and takes care of our mailing list, our website, and Facebook. All in all, the info-person should have a good sense of things happening with Anglica and the university in general as well, or at least he should know when the next event is going to happen.
Educational and Social Affairs, Environmental Matters: Charlotte Laine Describe your perception of what does the fox say. "I believe they're mute. That's the only explanation for their alleged slyness; they don't gossip. Ever." She is the third board member who can take part in the staff meetings (and frequents them most often). She also participates in TYY’s ‘kopo’ (kouluspoliittinen sektori) and ‘sopo’ (sosiaalipoliittinen sektori) meetings that deal with more general and allembracing decisions, and conflicting aims at university level nationwide, but also educational issues related to our university only. Her job, then, is to inform the board and all Anglica members on any burning developments, or backlashes... If you have any problems with educational or social matters, don’t hesitate to contact her. She is also one of the two Anglicans responsible for environmental matters: she (alongside the other environmental representative) keeps in mind the ecological side of things, and reminds the board to always act in the best way possible for our planet. 1 5
Projects: Valtteri Kiviö What is a skill you would most like to learn? "I would like to find the will and courage to do all the things I want and dream of. I don't know if that's a skill, but it's going to be my answer anyway." Projects may sound like a vague thing to handle, since almost anything can be called a project. And that’s exactly what this post involves: almost anything. His most important tasks are organising the bakesales four times a year and ordering overalls for the first-year students every autumn. In addition, handling any bigger events (Turku Survival, possible excursions, our miNiMES-cruise etc.) that need more time to manage (aka a project) fall under his jurisdiction, as well as ordering our own songbooks and overall patches when needed.. Our annual publications, Baccanalia and Rookie Guide, are also his responsibility. Party & Culture: Katri Sohlman and Otto Tarkka This sector is considered so important that each year we appoint two people to handle it. Their job is usually to call and make reservations for party premises and to contact other student organisations for possible shared parties. The “PCs” also often end up managing any competitions & announcements etc. in the parties (well being the darn party organiser). A good knowledge, or pure enthusiasm, for Turku nightlife and cultural possibilities is a huge asset here, for fresh ideas are always welcome.
Katri What's your ultimate pet peeve? "People who are in general in the way: standing in my way, walking slowly in front of me or sometimes just existing is enough."
Otto If you could've been there to witness any event in the past, present or future, what would it have been and why? "The Battle of Hastings in 1066 just to impress Janne Skaffari."
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Members: Niko Sirén and Elina Keskitalo (also Enviromental Affairs) The members join the board meetings regularly and help out in projects where man power is scarse, substitute for other members if the need be, or use their special skills to help the board. For instance, there is always a need for a good graphic designer (posters, Baccanalia, Rookie guide etc.). Usually, the members end up carrying stuff to, decorating and cleaning the party/event premises. However, when the need arises, or there is the will, the members have been known to also reserve event premises and aid the work load of the PCs. The members are the personal henchmen of the Chair. Niko If you could keep five possessions you currently own, what would they be? "A phone, a set of clothes, a multitool, an apartment, a car."
Elina What do you want your tombstone to say? "Loved by women, feared by fish." Vice member: Taru Savolainen
What is your favourite thing about "the kid you"? "I had an amazing dress sense even back then."
While being on the board is fun, it’s also a nice addition to the end of your CV. And of course it’s something to tell your grandkids about. If you don’t feel like joining the board (but why wouldn’t you?) you can always come to our meetings to give any ideas or suggestions.
All questions and answers from Kaisa Yli-Penttilä's article in Baccanalia 2017, Anglica’s annual May Day publication. 1 7
Turku City Centre
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3. Market square 4. City library 5. Cathedral
T5 Natura T6 Agora (Luonnontiet. talot) T7 Quantum
T45 Ylioppilastalot: TYY Assarin ullakko Proffan kellari
T47 Educarium T50 Publicum
9. Kupittaa 10. Vartiovuori 11. Taidemuseonmäki 12. Samppalinna 13. Urheilupuisto
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1. University campus 2. Student village
T1 Main building T2 Feeniks library
T9 Rosetta T10 Signum (Humanities office upstairs)
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Observations from the First Year
What a wonderful sight. It is paramount that we keep calm while we watch this stunning scene unfold. In front of us, we see a large herd of gazelles take their first steps on the savannah. Vultures might circle above those of a more respectable age, but worry not. The overall mood is filled with youthful trepidation mixed with curiosity. How could we expect anything less from these creatures? Their steps are careful and calculated as they amble deeper into the savannah, taking in their new surroundings. But alas! The careful first foray is cut short as the herd comes upon a river. Which one of them is brave enough to take the first, refreshing sip? A few moments pass before one courageous individual takes a step, and oh... Successfully the inexperienced gazelle manages to slip from between the teeth of the first predator, a recurring deadline, er, I mean crocodile. You got me, we aren’t looking at gazelles. There isn’t even a small iguana running away from an excess of snakes, that absolute fucking legend. We are looking at my kin, my comrades, the freshmen of 2016. In truth, the whole analogy doesn’t even fit this colourful lot of people – on our first day we might have set off like a rampaging horde of frightened prey animals had someone suddenly clapped, yes, but ultimately, we are the furthest thing from gazelles. That is, we are decidedly less hairy and hopefully less horny. During my first year, I have gazed upon these people as if watching a nature documentary, but I mean that in the nicest possible way. Some possess behaviours and use words that are so foreign to me that it feels like I need a calm, posh British voice to explain it further. Unfortunately, they don’t sell pocket-sized presenters at every corner store. I chalk up my lack of knowledge to the fact that I’m growing older, not that I’ve lived in a bucket under a bridge. It’s just that never have I set my eyes upon a group so varied and interesting. There isn’t a week where I don’t stop and think about the amount of talent and drive I see in my fellow freshmen. 20
Whenever I have a hankering for company or conversation, I am not left wanting. The quality of the discussions might vary drastically, but at the end of the day it feels like we might have changed the world. Or at least figured out that hippos are natural-born serial killers. We all have our opinions, some stronger than others, but there is a common thread/threat that keeps us together and forms this close-knit group that I do not want to part from. For one of the many of us freshmen who has moved into a whole new city, this has been an incredible adventure. I might not have had to sign a long contract that entitles me to a sliver of a large treasure to give me this chance, if anything I think I’ve signed a few contracts that enforce the opposite. Everything in my life has changed in such a short time, but even amid this whirlwind of a year I’ve found a place that I can call home. The people around me have made it my home. How can I even really describe this year and the impact it has had on my life, when it isn’t over yet? Freshman year might soon be over but my path ahead is not. It might not be as straightforward as I hope but I’m filled with courage knowing that my journey is shared by my herd, and those that have been in the same situation before me. Wait, maybe there is one word that sums up my freshman year. Extraordinary. Sanna Valkama
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Turku Pub & Bar Guide Here is a list of more or less decent pubs & bars in and around Turku’s city center. If you’re new to the city and totally lost, check the map on this guide, or if all else fails, ask a local! Some bars may have changed their age limits and/or have varying age limits between weekdays/ends. We’ve listed some places worth a visit on the next page. Baaribaari K-20 Aurakatu 14
Edison K-19 Kauppiaskatu 4
Portti K-20 Hämeenkatu 7
Bar4 K-20 Kristiinankatu 4
El Gringo K-18 Kauppiaskatu 3
Proffan Kellari K-18 Rehtorinpellonkatu 4
Bar Toimisto K-20 Kaskenkatu 3
Forte K-18/20 Kristiinankatu 10
Ranta-Kerttu K-18 Läntinen Rantakatu 55
Blanko K-20 Aurakatu 1
Hunter’s Inn K-20 Brahenkatu 3
Rento K-22 Yliopistonkatu 23
Bristol K-20 Hämeenkatu 16
Kerttu K-18 Läntinen Pitkäkatu 35
Saaristobaari Aurakatu 14
Börs Night Club K-20 Kauppiaskatu 6
Gong K-18 Humalistonkatu 8
Suxes K-18 Yliopistonkatu 9
Club Marilyn / Vegas K-18/20 Eerikinkatu 19
Koulu K-24 Eerikinkatu 18
Three Beers K-18 Inspehtorinkatu 4
Kuka K-18 Linnankatu 17
Uusi Apteekki K-20 Kaskenkatu 1
CocoLoco Uudenmaankatu 12 Cosmic Comic Café K-20 Kauppiaskatu 4, Forum Dynamo K-20 Linnankatu 7
Papu K-20 Eerikinkatu 8 Pikku Torre K-18 Yliopistonkatu 26
Don’t forget about the many river boats that will come to life in the summer. The spots to burn your nose in the sun, buy overpriced beer, listen to hip-hop DJ’s and eat kangaroo hamburgers or baltic herring.
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Turku Pub & Bar Guide Anglica recommends: Bar4 is a relaxed bar where awardwinning bartenders serve drinks while you’re playing boardgames or watching sports on the screen. Top DJ’s transform the place into a nightlife hotspot on weekends. Club Marilyn is a night club that has a rather legendary reputation. Remember that “lyni/lynkky” during the week (student parties) is pretty much a totally different place than it is during weekend; people and pricewise. We recommend that you party during the week. CocoLoco: Karaoke? Yes, please! If drunken singing is your thing, then don’t bother heading down to city center. CocoLoco on Uudenmaankatu offers a broad variety of both Finnish and international karaoke tunes and the line-ups aren’t as long as in other bars. Reasonably priced beer and nice staff that gladly accepts students as customers aren’t a bad thing either. Dynamo is a great alternative night club if you’re not totally into the more traditional clubs, such as Lyni or Börs. Reasonable prices (especially on weekdays) and good music. Lots of hipsters and humanists around. Edison a sit down bar in the city centre with lots of great board games and a billiard downstairs. El Gringo is a hangaround bar during the week and a party spot during weekends, complete with cheap beer and the best tortillas.
Kerttu is both a restaurant/bar, a really nice place to visit if you’re both eating out/playing board games and enjoying a good time. Koulu has its own brewery, which makes it a place worth a visit. A bit pricey, but worth it. Portti is a student-friendly bar run by the folks of Cosmic Comic Café. Just a stone’s throw away from campus, Portti is a pleasant location for a pint or two. Also, the facilities include a venue for small gigs (former Baila Baila)! Proffan Kellari - fancy a pint between lectures? Not only is Proffa in the campus, you can also reserve a cabinet for any bigger group meetings you may have, free of charge. Last year the legendary owner of Proffa, Teppo, decided to retire as the building faced renovation, and nowadays the pub has new people in charge. Luckily the new owners have a lot of experience as they are also responsible for... Three Beers - commonly known as “trebari” is the closest bar to you if you live in Yo-kylä. Mainly students roam here. Board games and billiard available. If you’re into good beer, it can be found at least in Cosmic Comic Café, Three Beers, Koulu and Hunter’s Inn.
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Student Restaurants Assarin Ullakko This is the place where you will be eating after the renovation of the building is done. Assari is close and there is always a seat available. The food is basic grub, but you’re here to eat, not to fill your gastronomical needs. Rehtorinpellonkatu 4 Brygge Assari for vegetarians and vegans. Same location as Assari, but has it's own line. Delica A bit far away to quickly visit being lectures, but often the restaurant with the best dishes, nicest staff and shortest queues. Deli Pharma is located under the same roof, if you decire something fancier (and pricier). Itäinen Pitkäkatu 4 (Pharma City) Dental A bit closer than Delica, but still too far away. Dentists. Lemminkäisenkatu 2 Galilei The newest addition to Unica’s restaurants. Food is OK, queues are reasonable. A café is located next to the restaurant, perfect place to grab a cup of coffee or a sandwich if you’re in a hurry. Vesilinnantie 3 (Agora)
Kasvisravintola Keidas A must for vegetarians and other veggielovers. Their restaurant on Uudenmaankatu serves student-priced lunch until 5 p.m.! Uudenmaankatu 3 Macciavelli Despite the fancy name, mainly basic grub. Close to YO-kylä. At noon: FULL. Assistentinkatu 5 Mikro Not too far, but a bit further away. Don’t trip on stetoscopes! Kiinanmyllynkatu 13 Tottisalmi This is where you will be dining if you happen to hurt yourself. Kirkkotie 13 (YTHS) Monttu If you want to know what the people at the School of Economics are up to, visit their cellar restaurant. Rehtorinpellonkatu 3 Åbo Akademi’s cafeterias Don’t forget ‘em! They’ll accept your university student card and the staff speaks Finnish. O tempora, o mores.
ICT Good grub. Even further away than Dental and Delica. You might stumble into wizard robes, capes and flat, warm coke. Joukahaisenkatu 3-5
Bookmark this nifty website listing the daily lunches and opening hours of every student restaurant: murkinat.appspot.com For more detailed information on the restaurants run by Unica, look no further than unica.fi
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Student Vocabulary Here is a short list of words/terms you might stumble upon while trying to figure out all that there is to being a student at the Uni. To help you get to the finish line easier, these might be of use, trying to grasp the student lingo.
AATU Akateeminen Aurajokilaivuritutkinto. Every May thousands of students take part in a pub crawl in the shores of Aurajoki and of course on the riverboats floating in it. Legendary. Angelica/Anglia The names Anglica is mistakenly known by in various situations (sporting events, deliveries etc) way too often. Anglica Student organization of English. Asteriski Student Organization for Information Technology. BYOB Bring Your Own Beer. Self-explanatory. Applicable to most parties. ConLit Contemporary Literatures in English. One of the core courses taught every year. Delta Student Organization for Physics. Digit Student Organization for 1337engineers (or DI, if you will). Finna University library's online database and portal for accessing books and publications online. Forum Romanum Student Organization for French. Fuksi See Piltti. Germanica Student Organization for German. Humanitas The head organization for the Faculty of Humanities Hurma Student Organization for Media Studies. Hybridi The head organization for Maths & Natural Sciences. Index The head organization for Social Sciences Iskeri Sports hall for students, placed in YOtalot. Kanta Student Organization for Finnish. Keke Keith Battarbee. A legendary lecturer at the department. His tree can be found in the campus area. Krematorio The grill next to Turku Cathedral. Kritiikki Student Organization for History.
Kääntöpiiri Student Organization for all Translation students. Lex Student Organization for Law students. Mañana Student Organization for Spanish. MAPHW (mafu) Making of the Anglophone World -course. Legendary. miNiMES Formerly known as Not-GooM. An epic cruise to Stockholm and back in November with other English students. A must. NAMS North American Studies, can be taken as a minor without an entrance exam. Recommended. NMES National Meeting of English Students. Held in a different city every year with people from every university where English can be studied as a major. Sitzing, partying and making new friends! Another must. Opex Student Organization for peoples studying teaching. Pappagallo Student Organization for Italian. Piltti That’s you. A freshman at the English department. P-Klubi Student Organization for Political History. Proffa Usually refers to Proffan Kellari bar, rather than some specific professor. SHO Satakunta - Hämäläinen Osakunta (osakunta for pori’ites and manchesterians). Sillis ‘herring breakfast’, usually after bigger sitz parties, such as ‘vuosijuhlat’. Skandica Student Organization for Swedish. SKO Savo-Karjalainen Osakunta (place for flying fishcocks, or easterners, if you will) Sitsit/Sitz party Sitting, drinking, eating, singing party. SuFo A Sunday night spent at Forte. A great place to meet random students and a huge amount of people working in Turku’s bars. TBA To Be Announced. TPO Turun Pohjalainen Osakunta (osakunta for any northern students). TVO Turun Varsinaissuomalainen Osakunta (osakunta for turkuites). TYY Turun Yliopiston Ylioppilaskunta, the folk that look after your benefits in good and bad. Unica The company that makes the grub at student restaurants. ÅA Åbo Akademi
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Pilttipassi This right here is Anglica’s traditional Pilttipassi. It includes some events and activities every first year student should experience. If you, for example, help clean up after a sitz party or just drop by Signum for Coffee Hour, ask a board member or tutor to sign your pass. The first Anglican to get 11 marks on their pass wins free student overalls! The second and third freshmen both get a free songbook, the brand new 2015 edition hot off the press. The Pilttipassi is in a convenient, treesaving do-it-yourself-form (to relieve board members of their cut-and-paste duties): just cut along the dashed line, fold the pass and keep it with you at all times during these first few weeks.
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