Dear freshmen of 2020

Dear Freshmen Of 2020 otava korkka

To the freshmen of 2020, Welcome, and congratulations! It’s not every year you’re accepted to study English in the university of Turku! I’m totally not biased when I say that our department is amazing & you’ve made a great choice in coming here.

Starting your studies at a university, whether it’s your first time or not, will have its challenges, this Autumn perhaps even more so than typically. The first few weeks might feel a bit confusing and even overwhelming, since there are so many new people, so many new places, and sooo much new information. Honestly, the whole first year is a learning experience, so don’t worry if you feel like it’s a bit much at first. You’ll have an amazing group of fellow freshmen to share the year with, and some of them might even become lifelong friends for you!

Anglica is the student organization of English students, and while our most important task is to protect your interests when it comes to studies, we also arrange various kinds of events every week. If you are in need of help at any point of your studies, don’t hesitate to contact the board of Anglica. If the board can’t help you, they’ll at least know who can.

In this Rookie Guide you’ll find all kinds of useful information to help you get started with your time at university, and perhaps it’ll provide some entertainment as well. If you have a question that’s not answered in this guide, you can ask the tutors or the board for help – both are introduced on the later pages of this guide. I warmly recommend you keep your guide with you during the first few weeks; you never know when you’ll need someone to sign your pilttipassi, for example.

On behalf of everyone in the department: welcome, we hope you enjoy your time here!