Freshershankeit 2024

FRESHERSHANKEIT 2024

Mirjam

Ellen

Mirjam

EDITOR’S GREETING

Hey Fresher!

Congratulations on securing your study place! I hope you had a great summer and are now ready to start the unforgettable fall semester. You have the unique opportunity to be among the first students enrolled in the Bachelor in Business program, also giving you the chance to be part of this journey right from the very beginning.

My name is Mirjam Wadenström and I am the Chief Editor for the Freshershankeit 2024. Together with my wonderful team – Alex, Ellen H, Ellen L and Miro – we have created this magazine with the most important information you might need as an new gulis (fresher) at Hanken.

What is SHS? Who are the tutors? What are committees, sub committees and clubs? You will find the answers to all these questions and more right here In the magazine, you will also get a glimpse into what SHS is all about. We have included greetings from various people, tips for your studies, and other useful advice.

The goal is to introduce you to the most important things in the student life so that you can start the fall

fall strong. We encourage you to take some time to read through it!

If there’s anything you’re curious about, whether it’s related to the magazine or something completely different, don’t hesitate to reach out. We, your tutors, are here to help you!

My team and I wish you a fantastic start to your student life, and a warm welcome to Hanken!

Mirjam Wadenström Chief Editor of Freshershankeit

2024

PRESIDENT’S GREETING

Congratulations on your new place of study at Hanken but above all - a warm welcome as part of the community in the Student Union of Hanken School of Economics! Ahead of you are years filled with exciting and unforgettable memories and what we at SHS usually call the good life. Whatever path you choose to take during your studies, the Student Union is there to make sure you are prepared for what the future holds - while having fun along the way!

Starting your studies involves a lot of changes. For some, it means moving to a new city, for others a completely different country. Whatever your background, now is the time for you to find your place in the big Hanken family, and luckily you have your fantastic tutors and the rest of the student union waiting to welcome you in. What you will hopefully experience is how our slogan "Once Hankeit - always Hankeit" is so much more than a catchy phrase - and how rewarding these years of your life can be.

This sense of strong community and belonging has been a central part of the Student Union of Hanken School of Economics for 115 years When the student union was founded in 1909 as Kamratföreningen Niord, it was with the vision of creating a platform for students to engage, develop and shape their time at Hanken into something special. And that vision still lives on today Today we have a unique role in Finland As the only student union with only business students as members and as one of two student unions with swedish as the main language, we work daily to ensure that our members have the best possible study time. We do this both towards the university and on a national level. The Student Union has a de facto statutory task - to bring students together, to look after your interests and to prepare you for life after your studies.

A large part of the student union's statutory task is the responsibility of the student union board, but the great thing about SHS is that it is possible to get involved at many different levels Already as a fresher, you can join Extra Active Freshmen, stand for SHS student council elections or apply for a position as a student representative in one of Hanken's bodies In addition to this, we have a variety of committees, sub-committees and clubs that recruit at regular intervals that everyone can apply for.

At SHS you can get active whether you are interested in organizing events, doing marketing, playing badminton, playing shack, lobbying or advocating for your fellow students - to only name a few If you don't find anything that suits you, you are always welcome to get a group together and start your own club!

My absolute best advice is to make the most of the time you have ahead of you, and take advantage of the events, services and opportunities to get involved that the Student Union offers As an active member of the Student Union, you get to try out working together, running projects and challenging yourself in a safe and accepting environment It is also an opportunity to meet new people and create a network of contacts that you will definitely benefit from in your career Without a doubt, you will also make friends that will stay with you for life!

I very much look forward to meeting you all this fall and to welcoming you all to our great community Never forget that the Board is always there to support you and that no issue is too small to be in touch. I sincerely hope that you will enjoy your time at Hanken and as part of SHS, and that you dare to take advantage of the opportunities that come Once again - a warm welcome to the good life at Finland's most fun student union!

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RECTOR’S GREETING

Dear new students,

Today you are in a similar situation as I was 45 years ago. I had taken my matriculation examination in Norway, applied to Hanken and was happy to receive the news that I was accepted. Very intensive years followed, during which I was active in the Student Union, worked abroad during two periods and at the same time proceeded in my studies. For me Hanken was the right choice and I hope it will be for you too.

Some of you may already be familiar with Hanken, maybe you have a friend or a relative who has studied at our business school. Some of you know probably much less about Hanken and Finland might also be new to you. We had applicants from four continents applying for our new Bachelor in Business programme, and our student body will this year be more international and more diverse than ever before. Let me assure you that we at Hanken will do everything we can to make you feel that Hanken is your home. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any questions that might arise. We have study counsellors that can guide you regarding your studies and tutors who will help you with the onboarding We offer several other support functions, among others, a study coach and a study psychologist who support the well-being of all our students. When I returned to Hanken a few years ago after having had a career elsewhere, I truly felt that I had come home This is the feeling we would like you to have as well.

The focus at Hanken is on campus-based learning activities. But I would like to emphasize that there is much more to studying than the courses and studying for exams.

We hope that you experience the campus as a natural hub for meeting and getting to know other students, creating friendships and social networks that will support you throughout your life I encourage you to get to know and participate in the events and activities that the Student Union organises – these are a great way of getting to know your fellow students.

Hanken is a truly international business school, where a mandatory exchange term is an integrated part of also the Swedish-speaking Bachelor programme This is a unique opportunity to experience studies or an internship abroad and ensures that we foster graduates with an international mindset I encourage you to deepen your skills in other languages and use your exchange time to further develop your language skills For those of you who come to Finland from abroad, we offer the opportunity to learn Swedish or Finnish and you might – instead of spending a semester away from Finland – decide to get to know Finland better and do an internship here instead We also welcome around 200 exchange students from all around the world, and a third of our faculty and researchers have an international background All this means that the corridors at Hanken constitute a melting pot of languages and cultures

Our career services function as a link between students and business life and can help you find an internship during your studies. Furthermore, our Business Lab functions as an active platform for those of you interested in pursuing a business idea and entrepreneurship

Once more, a warm welcome to Hanken! Ingmar (Inkku) Björkman Rector

THE STUDENT UNION’S CURATOR

Congratulations!

You have been accepted into one of the best business schools in Europe and are now part of the best, finest and friendliest student union in Finland.

The role of the curator is to be a contact between the student union and the business community. In this role, you help where you can, open doors and provide support when needed. I have been in this position for three years now and I am happy and grateful to be able to work for my dear student union in this way. I have a master's degree in economics from 1989 and have worked 35 years in the financial industry and more than 8 years as the city director of Finland's most beautiful city, Hangö

Hanken has changed in many ways since my time, but only for the better The school has several fine accreditations and has advanced considerably on all ranking lists. The big difference for students is the international exchange with mandatory study abroad and its by-product that Hanken is full of foreign students All this contributes to the fact that today's economists have a clearly more international outlook and see the whole world as their potential labor market

I strongly recommend that you get involved in the student union. Student union activity offers a break from studies, parties, a good time, as well as practice in economics, how organizations work, cooperation and leadership. All important components of an economics career.

The most important thing, after all, is that it is at the student union that you build relationships, both romantic ones and those that will serve you for the rest of your life. There's an old saying: It's not about what you know, it's about who you know! Believe it or not, there is a lot to it I spent a lot of time in student union activities throughout my studies and I am still happy about it. Most of my friends and social circle are from my student days and I have benefited a lot from the professional network during all these years. So you combine business and pleasure in a rewarding way.

If you then get bitten by the student union bug, there are a lot of different opportunities to continue after your studies in the financial association Niord, SHS support association and suchlike. But before that happens, you have many years of interesting and meaningful studies, parties, and student fun ahead of you.

Enjoy your student life, it is one of the best times of your life!

Yours sincerely

Denis "Vepsu" Strandell Curator

Hello dear freshmen,

SECRETARY GENERAL

A heartfelt welcome to Hanken and SHS! As summer comes to an end, it is with great joy that I welcome you to your years of study. My name is Mathilda, and I am your Secretary General here at SHS until the end of 2024. My responsibilities include ensuring that the student union's operations run as smoothly as possible. This means handling administrative and financial tasks, representing our student union when needed, and safeguarding the student union's general interests. Additionally, I take minutes at meetings for the student council, the board, the central election committee, and the insignia and scholarship committees. The student union's premises are located right behind Hanken and are a lively center for union activities and laughter All student union members are welcome to come with any unionrelated questions. You can find me at the office on Mondays and Wednesdays, where you might also meet the union's financial secretary.

The Student Union is governed by the student council, to which enrolled students at Hanken, like yourselves, can be elected every year The council also appoints and elects the student union's board.

The board handles much of the work that allows new students to participate in all the fun events organized by the committees and advocates for your best interests at higher levels, ensuring that someone always represents your voice.

As Secretary General at SHS, I encourage you all to apply to the various clubs and committees during your time at Hanken. This will give you memories, friends, and experiences that you will look back on for the rest of your lives! Some committee activities can also help with your exchange applications! I have never studied at Hanken myself but have my background at the University of Helsinki Despite my different path, I have been welcomed by the warm student union and its members, and I am sure you will feel welcome here too. My door is always open for your questions, and my email is always accessible. If nothing else, feel free to stop by and say hello!

See you in the fall, and I am confident that you will thrive here at Hanken!

Mathilda Lindblom Acting Secretary General

FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY

Hi there,

First of all, I would like to wish you a huge congratulations on your place at Hanken - well done! My name is Axel Anderson and I work as the Finance and Administration Secretary at SHS, more commonly known as “ekonsek”. Together with the Secretary General (gensek) and the Executive Board, we make sure that the daily administrative work within the student union runs smoothly. For my part, this involves, for example, sending invoices to partner companies, bookkeeping and supporting our elected representatives at the union in keeping track of their budget. I can also sit on various working groups at the student union as secretary and take minutes. For example, last spring I was part of the Student Council's working group for the revision of the student union's policy document.

For you it is worth knowing that you can always ask me if you have problems with, for example, the student union fee (which, by the way, should be paid in connection with the academic year registration, which you should do as soon as possible) If you become active in the student union later in your studies, I can also help you apply for sponsorship from partner companies or similar

In addition to my work as an ekonsek, I will start my fifth and final year at Hanken this autumn. At the union, I have a past in various subcommittees and have also been on the SHS board responsible for education policy in 2023.

In other words, there is a high probability that you will see me either at “kåren” or at Hanken and then you are welcome to come and grab me by the sleeve if there is something you are wondering about or just want to say hello!

Last but not least, I want to encourage you to make the most of your student life and learn more about everything that SHS has to offer - there's bound to be something that suits you, and if not, you're free to start a new club, for example. If you take the excellent decision to become active in the union, we will certainly interact at some stage and then I will be more than happy to help if there is a need If not, the bar is of course equally low for every SHS member to to contact me if there is something that is worrying you! With that said, may I remind you to register for the academic year and pay the student union fee and then you are ready to make the most of what life as a “hankeit” and SHS member has to offer!

Once again, congratulations and see you in the autumn!

Axel Anderson Fi

THE STUDENT COUNCIL

Hi gulis!

Congratulations on your study place and a warm welcome to Hanken and SHS, also called the student union or simply the union. Here is a greeting from the Student Council, the highest decision-making body of the Student Union. We hope you are looking forward to the fall and we can guarantee that your tutors and the rest of us in the student union are working hard to make sure you have the most unforgettable fall and study time possible!

"What is a council then?"

you might ask Well, it's a group of eager student union members elected by other student union members to make important decisions within the union and to oversee the student union's board. The student union council can be compared to a municipal council, church council or, to some extent, Parliament - but for the student union. The most important tasks of the council include deciding on strategic matters, such as approving the student union's budget, determining the amount of the student union fee and making long-term plans for the direction of the student union's development The council also elects the SHS board, committee presidents and other representatives of the union - for example, students who sit on the Hanken board

"Why do people get involved in the council?" you might wonder Of course, the best answer would probably come from the council members themselves, but in the absence of such empirical research, you'll have to settle for the Presidiums interpretation. As a member of the council, you get to participate and influence by discussing and deciding, for example, how the student union fee should be used in the smartest way, what equality rules the committees should follow and wha board should focus on in its work In other words, you to influence how the community you now become pa works, which according to us in the Presidium is very educational and meaningful!

"What kind of Presidium are you talking about and are these Student Council Members?" you might be wondering The Student Council is mad of a maximum of 18 ordinary members and 18 depu elected by direct, secret and proportional election e fall. The Student Council is led by a Presidium, whi elected by the Student Council, and this year consis President Emilia "Emmi" Winqvist, First Vice-Presi Philip Höstman and Second Vice-President Emilia Jan The Second Vice-President also chairs the G Committee - a group of extra eager Student Co members who, among other things, prepare matter the Student Council A list of all members can be foun the Student Union's website shs fi

"What do I, a gulis, have to do with the Student Council?" you might ask As you've probably noticed above, almost everything that happens at the union is affected in some way by the work of the council. So if you have suggestions for improvement or want to learn more about the union, you can, among other things:

stand for election to the Student Council in the fall. The Student Union's Central Election Committee (CVN) will help you with everything you need. vote in the Student Council elections to be held this fall More information will be available around October

Attend Student Council meetings, which are held once a month Meeting times and locations can always be found on the Union's website at least 10 days before the meeting. get in touch with a Student Council member or a member of the Presidium to share your experiences, discuss, ask questions or otherwise philosophize. As a gulis, you see other sides than we more inveterate corps foxes, so your input is super important!

Don't hesitate to contact Emmi, Philip or Emilia if you

Constitutive meeting of the 2023-2024 Council. From left to right: Second Vice President Emilia, Council President Emmi and First Vice President Philip.

Congratulations , g p nt responsibilities but share a burni that we are here for you, so never h have any questions! <3

Sofie Eriksson - SHS President

Hello everyone! My name is Sofie and I am the SHS President and President of the Board and this will be my fifth year at Hanken. I am responsible for ensuring that the student union's daily operations run smoothly and that we develop into an even better and more fun student union for all our members! An important part of this is to support the board members and other student union active members in their work, but also to represent the student union externally I do this, for example, as the Student Union's representative in Hanken's management group, the management group of the National Union of University Students in Finland and the Finnish Business School Graduates, but also in the form of a lot of speeches, greetings and media statements

JesperRajakangas-VicePresident&CorporateRelations

Ciao, my name is Jesper Rajakangas, 24 years old from the beautiful archipelago of Turku region and I am acting as Vice President and Head of Corporate Relations this year! As VP, I help Sofie and the board with various matters, as Head of CoRe I lead the Business Committee (NU) We take care that the Hankeites find interesting companies, that the companies find us Hankeites and that they support SHS monetarily in return. This is done through various events and marketing, among other things. You will find more info about NU later in the magazine ;) I recommend you to be open to all opportunities during the freshers fall, go to different events and drag your friends with you, because you can always create new memories, new ideas for your career and new friends at events and through Student Union activity!

Linn Grönlund - Events

Hiiii <3 My name is Linn and I am responsible for Events, which means I take care of the SHS events portfolio, our clubs and our committees! I make sure that there is something for everyone regardless of interests and one of my goals is to preserve our dear student culture. I have been active in the student union si my first year at Hanken, for example as a tutor in the fall of '22, the Business Committee and in various clubs My best advice to you freshmen is probably to be involved in as much as possible, it gives you a wide network of contacts and memories for life! You will find time to study eventually ;)

Jonatan Stenberg - Academic & International Affairs

Hi all! My name is Jonatan Stenberg, and I am studying for my third year at Hanken with entrepreneurship as my major. In the executive board I am responsible for Academic and International affairs. My tasks are to work with things regarding international students and Hanken student’s exchange together with Hanken. I also work with SHS national and municipal advocacy issues. I have been active in the Student U my first days at Hanken and recommend you to do the s Don’t hesitate to come and to me if you as an internatio student have any issues I sh bring up with Hanken, or ha other questions. I look forw meeting you all!

Victor Dahlberg - Educational Affairs

Hello! My name is Victor, and I am responsible for studies and educational policy withi student union. This means th as the bridge between stude and the university regarding study-related topics, questio and issues I am also the cha person of the Education Com which works to safeguard the interests of students at Hanken The Education Committee includes student representatives from all major subjects Feel free to contact me or the student representatives if you have any study-related matters that you need assistance with!

Mats Lehto - Communicati

Aliisa Lundén - Social Affairs

Hello! My name is Aliisa and I'm a 22-year-old girl from dear Turku<3. I'm in my second year of studies and I'm majoring in economics. In my free time I play the violin, hang out with friends and when I have more time I love traveling. As responsible for Social Affaris in the executive board of 2024, I monitor students’ well-being and interests both internally and externally. I also act as a link between the student union and our stakeholders, including SHVS, Unisport and FSF. The SupportHankeit activities and the Wellness also in my area of responsi Additionally I serve as chai of the Hankeiternas Välmåe grupp, where I pass on the rests, needs and wishes of student union and its mem addition to my post-bound ibilities of trust, I am one of the equality and harassment ombudsmen this year. If you want to be involved and influence the students’ well-being, just pull me by the sleeve or send me a message!

Howdy! My name is Mats L and I am in my fifth year of at Hanken. On the board, I sponsible for SHS commun which means I manage our social media, and quite a bit name a few areas. My weekly tasks include coordinating and assisting committees and clubs with communication, as well as handling a large part of student union's own publications I have been active e student union since my freshman year and plan to inue until I graduate with a Master's degree in nomics You can contact me about anything, for mple, if you haven't been contacted by your freshman p, don't know where to find specific information, or t to know which is the best golf course in the capital region. Tip: "Sleep more than you study. Study more than you party. Party as much as you can."

Matias Monola - Management & Maintenance and Sustainability

Hi there! I'm Matias Monol fall I'm starting my fifth yea Hanken. Within the board, responsible for managemen maintenance, that is, every that has something to do w Casa. I am also responsible ability within the student union also been active in clubs, subcommittees and ttees since the beginning of my studies If you have uestions about Casa, you can primarily ask your but you can always contact me This year I also act e of the Student Union's Equality & Harassment dsmen together with Aliisa. Remember to enjoy the he fullest and see you at Casa!

See you this fall - welcome to the good life! The board of 2024

EQUALITY AND HARASSMENT OMBUDSMEN

Welcome to SHS!

Our members are the most important thing SHS has to look after. The main priority at SHS is that you, our members, feel welcome, safe and respected in all groups and events at SHS. At the Student Union, just like at Hanken, we have several documents related to equality and also a ‘Code of Conduct’. It is available on our website so that everyone knows how to behave at our events! The Equality and Harassment Ombudsmen make sure that ‘Finland's most fun student union’ includes everyone, equally and respectfully, and that you can fully enjoy ‘The Good Life’.

This year, Aliisa Lundén and Matias Monola are acting as ombudsmen and support persons. We work confidentially and always on your terms. We are here for you as a counsellor in both large and small matters that may be troubling you, or as a sounding board for ideas for promoting equality work. It is also our task to act as a contact link further, if you so wish.

We hope that you are in contact with us with the lowest possible threshold. We are here to help and support you, and also to develop the Student Union's activities in a proactive way.

Perhaps you are wondering when you should be in contact with us? In short, when you have experienced that you/someone else has been subjected to something unpleasant, felt uncomfortable or harassed in a circle or at events, or experienced unequal treatment. You are also welcome to share your thoughts on how we could develop our work here at the Student Union. No issue is ‘too small’ to raise - you should not be alone with your feelings and thoughts. We treat all matters confidentially and in consultation with you!

Hugs,

Aliisa Lundén

aliisa.lunden@shs.fi

+358 40 064 2202

Matias Monola

matias.monola@shs.fi

+358 40 358 6010

FINLANDS EKONOMER

Hello and welcome to Hanken!

By now, you have most likely been congratulated many times in this magazine, so I'll jump straight to the important stuff. This is where it really counts because now the hard work begins! Your future is in your own hands, and Hanken offers a very good path forward.

As future business graduates, you will be part of the glue that holds society together, the economy. Those who hold the chalk draw the lines! As the representative of Finlands Ekonomer to the Student Union of Hanken School of Economics, it is my duty and great pleasure to help you become the highly sought-after individuals in the job market that you deserve to be. You are through SHS automatically members of Ekonomit as well.

We offer you a wide range of services COMPLETELY FREE. Everything from CV workshops and quick courses to career brunches and ultra-cool merch. You will hear more about this during the introduction days, of course. What you can do in advance is familiarize yourself with how to smoothly start using the Ekonomit free news service on our website and of course by following me on Instagram @shskylli

This fall marks the beginning of one of the most social times in your life My best tip for you is to be active at events and "network" while keeping your studies at a satisfactory level and not falling behind from the very start. In this way, you combine usefulness with pleasure.

I hope you have been able to enjoy the summer and are getting ready to unleash your potential this autumn!

With sunny summer greetings,

Elias Boman SHS Kylli Suomen Ekonomit / Finlands Ekonomer

STUDY TIPS & TRICKS

Starting at Hanken is an exciting time filled with opportunities, but it can sometimes be challenging to begin your studies in a stress-free way. Here are some tips and tricks to make your study time easier and help you succeed.

Find

Your Study Technique

Studying is something incredibly personal. Personally, I haven't attended a class since last December, yet I've passed all courses with top grades. For me, independent study works best, but for someone else, it might be different. Therefore, it's important to try different learning methods early in the autumn and be critical, for example by asking questions like "Do I learn better this way?" or "Do I learn better if I attend the lecture, or if I go to the library and read at my own pace?". Criticism, self-awareness, and independence can lead to long-term results.

Plan Your Time and Focus

Good time management is important to balance both studies and free time. Determining which courses require more effort and which material within the course needs your focus and most time is crucial. Some courses have several hundredpage-long books that don't need to be touched, while other courses require you to remember the book by heart

Find a Study Environment

Find a place where you can study undisturbed and that has a good atmosphere. It can be a library, a quiet room at home or a café where you find

Take Breaks

Studying for long periods without a break can lead to exhaustion. Make sure to take regular breaks to keep your brain fresh and productive This can involve hanging out with friends, taking a short walk, or just resting for a while.

Seek Help When Needed

Don't wait to seek help if you're struggling with something Talk to your teachers, seek support from study counselors, or form study groups with your classmates. In many courses, groups are helpful, and when it comes to group projects, a well-functioning group is crucial.

Engage in Student Life

The student union offers much more than just studies Join committees, clubs, and sections, participate in events, and meet new people. It makes your study time more enjoyable.

Health and Well-being

Don't forget to take care of your physical and mental health Exercise regularly, eat healthily, and get enough sleep. This helps you perform better in your studies. This can be difficult to maintain alongside an active student life (alcohol), so set boundaries for yourself.

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SOPO TIPS: STUDY BENEFITS

Hello new Hankeites! Many people say that studying is one of the best years of our lives, so I think we should make the most of the opportunities we have. Did you know that as a student and Hankeit you are entitled to a lot of benefits? Some of the benefits you can take advantage of during your studies, after you have registered your attendance and paid the student union fee are:

The student card:

To enjoy these benefits and discounts, you should have a valid student card, which you will receive from Frank, and which you can activate once you have registered for attendance at Hanken and paid the student fee to SHS. You can choose whether you want to use your student card digitally via the Frank app or whether you want a physical card - or both. You can order the physical card at www.frank.fi and the academic year sticker to be pasted on can be picked up from the union.

Student accommodation:

Hanken has some student accommodation at Arabiastranden and Jätkäsaari where you can apply for cheaper apartments. HOAS also offers apartments around the capital region that you are entitled to apply for. Student accommodation is highly sought after, so be quick to get to the front of the queue!

Traveling:

On HSL regional transport you get about 45% discount on season tickets as a student. You can load your student discounted season ticket on a physical HSL pass or directly on your HSL app The ticket includes transport by bus, metro, tram and ferry If you are traveling longer distances, you can take advantage of VR's and Matkahuolto's student discounts on train and bus travel.

Food and health:

In student restaurants around Finland, you can buy really cheap lunches for 1.90-4.50€. Hanken has its own lunch restaurant, Food & CO, with several lunch options every day and always vegetarian options too. In addition, they offer a good breakfast if you are early at school Some student restaurants in Helsinki, Unicafé, offer affordable meals even after lunchtime Many other restaurants and cafés also offer discounts for students The same also applies to some health and beauty salons and their offers on e.g. massage or skin care. You can always ask if there are student discounts in different places!

The FSHS, in Finnish: YTHS, consists of general practitioners, public health nurses, dentists and psychologists, among others, who are here for your well-being and also for preventive purposes. The nearest service point is as close as Töölönkatu, but you can always visit the one that is most convenient for you. On the other hand, it's good to exercise in any way you like and that's what UniSport offers! You have the option of versatile gym rooms and group classes in everything from yoga to kickboxing as well as ball court renting at very affordable prices They also offer massage and PT classes If you have a UniSport card, you can use all UniSport facilities and gyms in the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Hanken offers different services depending on your needs; you can visit our study coach or study counselor for study-related matters, study psychologist, psychotherapist or chaplain for more personal matters. You can visit them during their office hours without an appointment, or you can book an appointment in advance Don't hesitate to get in touch, they are all here for you SHS offers free and confidential support in the form of our Equality and Harassment ombudsmen Aliisa Lundén and Matias Monola (mail: equality@shs.fi / harassment@shs.fi). In addition, we have a number of StödHankeiter (SupportHankeits) who have been trained in mental health first aid. With them, you can discuss anything between heaven and earth, completely confidentially. You can reach them either by emailing them directly, or through stodhankeiter@shs.fi, where I (Aliisa) will connect you with a SupportHankeit who meets your needs

Other nice things:

Clothing stores, grocery stores, energy companies, insurance... These and many more may offer interesting discounts for students that you can find on the Frank app. Discounts change regurarly so keep an eye on the Frank app! Offers specifically for Hankeites can be found on SHS Benefits, www.shs/shs-benefits/. You can save a lot of money in the end so I recommend using all the different student discounts! Good luck with your studies and enjoy your student life!<3

Warmest greetings,

Aliisa Lundén Responsible of Social Policy in SHS Board 2024

SUPPORT IN STUDIES AND DAILY LIFE

Student chaplain

No one has to struggle alone

Hanken's student chaplain is there for all members of the Hanken community. If you feel the need to talk and want a confidential conversation, pastoral care or prayer, contact the student chaplain. We can meet in person or via video call.

Hanken student chaplain in Helsinki:

Sonja Jakobsson, sonja jakobsson@evl fi, +358 50 380 0662

Study Coach

Hanken’s own study coach, Alexandra Ohls, is available to all degree students and doctoral candidates at Hanken You don’t need to feel like you have a problem or are stuck in your studies to reach out to the study coach; it’s enough if there’s something on your mind or something you’d like to discuss with someone. You can contact her if, for example, you need help establishing better daily routines or tips on study motivation. You can book up to 3 coaching sessions during the academic year It’s often beneficial to have one or two follow-up sessions, but sometimes a single session is enough. If needed, the number of coaching sessions can be increased.

Contact Alexandra by phone at +358 50 4136 802 or by email: alexandra.ohls@hanken.fi

SupportHankeits

Within SHS, we have several SupportHankeits who have been trained in first aid for mental health. You can talk to them about anything and everything, completely confidentially. You can reach the SupportHankeits either by emailing them directly, or through stodhankeit@shs.fi, where you will be connected with a SupportHankeit who suits your needs

Nyyti ry

Nyyti ry is an organization that works to improve mental health among students and promotes students' mental well-being and learning abilities. They offer, among other things, chats, groups, and blogs on various themes in Finnish, Swedish, and English.

HelsingforsMission

No one should be left alone with their worries. Helsinki Mission's volunteers and experts are ready to listen and talk – more extensively than before through remote connections. You can contact them via a form on the website: www.helsinkimissio.fi/en email (krisjouren@helsinkimissio.fi) or by calling 09 2312 0200

Mental health chat rooms

Different mental health organisations in Finland offer a handful of different mental health chat rooms and services For example, Ärligt talatchatten (Swedish), Sekasin-chatt (Finnish) and Mieli ry (offers a crisis helpline in English).

MIELI

MIELI Mental Health Finland (www.mieli.fi/en) promotes mental well-being. The organization strives to make mental health a fundamental aspect at all levels of society and in all areas of life

MIELI Crisis Helpline in English 09 2525 0116 is open Fridays from 9 AM to 1 PM.

ENGAGE EU

Hi, my name is Elias and together with Jonatan, who is also on the board this year, we represent you students in the university alliance ENGAGE EU, and are at the same time your contact person in SHS.

ENGAGE.EU is a European university alliance that Hanken has been a member of since 2023, so this is also new to us and the alliance is constantly evolving. In the alliance, which specialises in economics, a total of 9 universities are members, from sunny Spain to mountainous Norway Together, these 9 universities form a European university with over 125,000 students, and by studying at Hanken, you are automatically a member of this community.

As a member of ENGAGE.EU, you can take advantage of many different benefits. For example, you can take part in the Summer and Winter Schools organised every summer and winter break in one of the member countries' universities. So if extra courses and the beaches of Barcelona or the ancient wonders of Rome during your winter break sound appealing, keep your eyes peeled for the call for applications later this autumn.

A six-month programme on digital transformation is under development and at Master's level there is a joint GSM, global sustainability management, programme is forthcoming In the past, courses such as ‘Data Science in Action - Use of Data Science Methods in different disciplines (6 ECTS) and ‘Virtual collaborations across cultures (5ECTS) have also been offered through ENGAGE.EU and more are on the way

You will be starting your studies in economics this autumn and in the ever-changing job market we live in today, it is important to be able to stand out from the crowd with your education ENGAGE EU helps you with this by broadening the range of courses available to you and, above all, giving you an opportunity to participate in a European community.

Jonathan and I both hope that you have had a sunny and relaxing summer and that you are ready to start studying in the autumn Good luck with your studies and hopefully see you in the autumn.

Elias Anttila elias.anttila@shs.fi Jonatan Stenberg jonatan.stenberg@shs.fi

SSHV is the Stude School of Economic around 600 memb that everyone thriv student life. Founde support organization for students and looks after the interests of its members.

SSHV is characterized by the fact that we have our very own bar, Cella Nova, which is located right next to Vaasa market square. The premises were bought in 2002 by the board then and a major renovation was conducted in 2007. Cella Nova, which is usually just called Cella, is a completely legal bar where you can buy beer, cider, drinks, shots, for example. Cella serves as the living room of the Vaasa Hankeits and most of our events are also organized there. During the academic year, Cella Open is also organized and the bar is open to the public all evening Many people gather at Cella to do dancing everything from meeting acquaintances to dancing on the dance floor.

members and nonsuch as meetings, es. Oskar acts as s that everything is During the year, we have replaced the lights in the bar and acquired new cleaning equipment to ensure that the bar is in good condition after the events that are organized there.

The activities of the association in Vaasa differ from those in Helsinki in many ways The most notable example is that CN, along with other committees, organizes most of the events in Helsinki. In contrast, on the SSHV board, our event coordinator, Lina, plans events in collaboration with the Board. The larger projects such as excursions, fastlaskiainen and well-being weeks are overseen by Sofia, our project coordinator, together with her committee

In addition to all these events organized by the Board, we also have 8 sub-organizations that organize their own events. The Board is also responsible for tutors, freshmen and exchange students; our head of study & social affairs and head of educational affairs, Linus and Jiri are responsible for the freshmen and exchange student events, respectively. Contact with the business community and sponsorship searches are overseen by our head of corporate relations, Ida, and her corporate relations committee. The committee also organizes events related to the business community.

he sitzes in Vaasa are slightly different from yours in Helsinki. The approach is roughly the same, but when you attend an event on the other campus for the first time, you will quickly notice that there are differences in songs and other event programs. One of the first things you notice is that the second song in Helsinki is called Halvankaren while in Vaasa we sing Halvan. Little things like this can cause a bit of a "culture clash" when you attend the other campus’s event for the first time. However, these differences are usually just fun surprises, and you will definitely catch on quickly!

In the fall, a joint event is traditionally organized for all freshmen from both campuses. The event, organized by SSHV's Gulispapi/Head of study & social affairs, as well as our freshman tutors and SHS Gekko, is a sitz with an accompanying silliz held every other year in Helsinki and every other year in Vaasa The event is called Häva i Hesa when the Vaasa Hankeits come down to Helsinki to get acquainted with Casa and when the Helsinki Hankeits come up to Vaasa to party at Cella, the event is called Vingla i Vasa. This year it is Vingla in Vaasa in mid-October, hope to see you all there!

During the rest of the academic year, it is very common in Vaasa to participate in other student association’s sitzes and events. Events that are not specific freshman events are usually open to all students so the sitz tables tend to be filled with many different colored overalls. In addition, Pampas National Day is a major event in Vaasa, which is open to everyone and students from different parts of the country gather to celebrate. Joint events are also very common and therefore the cohesion among students is very strong in Vaasa and after a while in Vaasa's student life, you are familiar with students from many different student associations and unions.

Hope you have a super fun fall with many great memories!

Sincerely,

Julia Therman

President of SSHV

SSHV Board of Directors 2024

President: Julia Therman

Info and Communications and Vice-Chair: Isabel Karlsson

Treasurer: Alex Kivi

Head of Social & Student Affairs: Linus Lindfors

Project Coordinator: Sofia Granskog

Head of Corporate Relations: Ida Wiklund

Editor-in-Chief and Visuals: Amanda West

Event Coordinator: Lina Granlund

Property Manager: Oskar Eklund

Head of Educational Affairs: Jiri Wrangell

MAMI & MAMI

Hi fresher!

First we want to congratulate you on your admission to Hanken and warmly welcome you to SHS. You are now about to enter the most exciting chapter of your life, an exciting gulishöst (read: freshers fall) is waiting for you and an unforgettable student life is ahead of you. During the fall we will be organizing different events for you, both bigger and smaller. By being active and open to new experiences you will have an easy time getting new friends and getting to know your way around Hanken and SHS. Gulishösten is one of, if not the most, fun time of your life - but be aware that time will fly by fast, so remember to enjoy it to the fullest!

Freshers Committee, also know as Freshers or FC, is a fresh and new committee (:D) at SHS, established this year. We consist of 10 members, of which 8 are going to be your tutors for the fall. Together we want to introduce you to both your studies and the amazing student life in Finland and SHS, our own student union! This fall the committee is led by Mami* Ellen, who is the president of Freshers and her right hand (aka vicepresident) Mami Mirre

We and our tutors are here for you the whole fall, organizing different events to introduce you to the Finnish studentlife and Hanken. Your are divided into different tutorgroups which are led by two tutors.

The fall kicks-off with orientation days, then you will, among other things, get the chance to get to know Helsinki during Amazing Rejs (read: race), learn to sitz the proper Finnish way during Gulismiddagen and play a quick visit to Tallinn, and of course many more events! In November your unforgettable gulishöst will then culminate in the spectacular Halarutdelningen... but we’ll leave it at that for now.

Make sure to follow @fresherscommittee and @shsmoments on Instagram to keep up to date with everything and get important information during the fall. Again, a warm welcome to SHS and see you during the orientation days<3

Ellen & Mirre President&vice-president

*the word Mami is a Finnish/Swedish abbreviation for mother/mom - which is, at SHS, used for the person who runs a tutor committee. The opposite to Mami is Papi.

MAMI & MAMI

MAMI & MAMI

Mirjam “Mirre” Wadenström

21

For now marketing

What better than a third fall filled with fun events and amazing people

No mistakes

Pickles

Be in a bad mood

Casa

Abba is always a hit

Buy a castle in Nice and fill it with dogs

Snus!

Enjoying kitchen punch bowl but waiting for the real party (zillis)

Be active, attend the events and keep an open mind, then you can be sure it’s going to be an unforgettable fall!

Age?

Major?

Why did you want to become Mami?

Biggest mistake during the autumn? Guilty pleasure?

What should you not do at Casa?

What is the weirdest place you have woken up at?

Go to karaoke song?

What would Mami do if she won the lottery?

How do you bribe Mami?

Where at Casa can you find Mami?

Last case survival tips for freshmen?

Ellen Lönnqvist

21

Accounting

A third fall meeting new people and organizing fun events didn’t sound bad I don’t make mistakes ;)

Hay Day and scrolling on TikTok

Stand on the tables...

A bathroom floor

Mökkitie ofc!!

Buy the whole city of Lugano!!

Buy her some pickles

Technonight on the dancefloor with two drinks in her hands

ENJOY!! it will go by faster than you think

GROUP 11

Ellen “Elmo” Hoop

Age: 21

Major: Marketing Team in FC: PR!!

Favorite event during the autumn: ”Gulisintagning” Freshman initiation

Biggest mistake during the autumn: Not attending all the events for the freshmen:( + white shoes in casa

Guilty pleasure: Hayday

Favorite drink at Casa: The kitchen teams punch bowl

Go to karaoke song to sing: Empire state of mind

What would your pair do if they won the lottery: Buy the florida panther’s icehockey team

GROUP 12

Alex Hussi

Age: 21

Major : Finance

Team in FC: proggis (program team)

Favorite event during the autumn: gulissemi

Biggest mistake during the autumn: not going to events

Guilty pleasure: Instant noodles

Favorite drink at Casa: Casa

Go to karaoke song to sing: Livin' On

A Prayer

What would your pair do if they won the lottery: gamble and lose everything

Juho Kantell

Age: 23

Major: Accounting Team in FC: Proggis

Favorite event during the autumn: Halarutdelning

Biggest mistake during the autumn: Always bringing my drinks to Casa in Finland's most common plastic bag…

Guilty pleasure: Cheering on Swedish female cross-country skiers

Favorite drink at Casa: GT

Go to karaoke song to sing: Ukkometso

What would your pair do if they won the lottery: She would start her own hard seltzer company and hire herself as the head of taste testing!

Elias Jåfs

Age: 21

Major: Finance Team in FC: Program ”proggis”

Favorite event during the autumn: GulisSemi

Biggest mistake during the autumn: The biggest mistake you can make is to take investment advice from other students

Guilty pleasure: Saying ”i’ll have one more” when i should have called it a night 7 beers ago

Favorite drink at Casa: Salmare

Go to karaoke song to sing: My heart will go on

What would your pair do if they won the lottery: Build a Patagonia vest collection

Veeti Ståhlberg

Age: 25

Major: Economics Team in FC: Proggis

Favorite event during the autumn: Gulismiddag/Freshers Dinner

Biggest mistake during the autumn: Wearing nice clothes to the gulisintagning

Guilty pleasure: reading fiction instead of studying

Favorite drink at Casa: Moscow Mule

Go to karaoke song to sing: The Gambler

What would your pair do if they won the lottery: We would move to the Maldives and buy a beach bar

Zacharias “Zach” Strandén

Age: 22

Major: Finance Team in FC: PR

Favorite event during the autumn: All of them

Biggest mistake during the autumn:

Not wearing deodorant at Casa

Guilty pleasure: DJing

Favorite drink at Casa: Vodka Prime

Go to karaoke song to sing: Take me home country roads

What would your pair do if they won the lottery: Not share his money with me :(

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GROUP 13 GROUP

Lova Lindgård

Age: 22

Major: commercial law

Team in FC: Proggis

Favorite event during the autumn: Halarutdelningen

Biggest mistake during the autumn: No regrets

Guilty pleasure: Binging Gossip Girl

Favorite drink at Casa: vodka redbull

Go to karaoke song to sing: oops i did it again

What would your pair do if they won the lottery: we would move to the maldives and open up a beach bar

Miro Tasanko

Age: 21

Major: Accounting

Team in FC: PR

Favorite event during the autumn: Probably when we got our overalls

Biggest mistake during the autumn: Missing out on the "gulissemi"

Guilty pleasure: Annoying my friends with brainrot videos

Favorite drink at Casa: Kelkka

Go to karaoke song to sing: Tequila

What would your pair do if they won the lottery: Hopefully share some of the winnings with me:)

GURUGULIS

Hello gulis!

Congratulations on your admission to one of the world's top business schools and membership in the best student union, SHS! SHS's parties are well known in student circles and you will now be able to take part in these fantastic events and parties.

My name is Axel Marcus, I am 20 years old and I am about to start my second year at Hanken, majoring in Finance and minoring in Economics. Last year, I had the honor of being named gurugulis of the year, which is an award that is given every year to a gulis who has been nice, talkative, laughed a lot, but above all been extra active during the gulis autumn. Every year, last year's gurugulis gets the honor of writing a greeting to next year's gulisar with some tips and tricks for your upcoming studies.

My advice is to try to be as active as possible during the gulishöst. It only happens once and it's over faster than you think! Gulishösten is also a great opportunity to get to know your grade, so make sure to be open to meeting new friends! I didn't know anyone else who started at Hanken at the same time as me, but by attending the events organized during the Gulishöst, I got to know lots of lovely new people. I also highly recommend that you take the opportunity to apply for one of the many different committees or clubs that exist within SHS. There is something for everyone, so whether it's golf, sailing, wine tasting, beer pong, organizing parties or partying, you will hopefully find something for you. I myself participated in Extra Active Gulisar (EAG) where you get to try to organize events in the autumn such as Beer Olympics and the fantastic EAG sitz and now I will act as a tutor in Gulnäbbskommittén (Gekko)

Joining EAG was extremely fun and rewarding and I have made lifelong friends, so take the opportunity to join too! Studies should definitely not fall between the cracks, but the right amount is best and studies would be nothing without student life, so take the opportunity to become active Of course, you should not feel that you have to be active. The students at Hanken are nice and there is always good cohesion at the school Take the opportunity to study at school together with others to make studying more fun, eat the affordable lunch and take the occasional coffee break with associated discussion. It is precisely these everyday moments that make studying a little extra fun. I myself am almost always at school, and sometimes the lunches and coffee breaks can be a little longer than planned!

Your fall semester is about to start and you will be thrown into student life. Make the most of your fall semester, it's unique. Don't forget to be open to meeting new friends, be yourself and above all have fun!

I look forward to meeting you all!

Axel Marcus Gurugulis 2023

COMMITTEES

A committee within the Student Union is a group formed to take care of certain tasks. The purpose of the committees is to provide added value to the members of the Student Union by offering products or services related to the purpose of the specific committee.

More information about committees.

GULNÄBBSKOMMITTÉN - GEKKO

Dear Fresher,

Congratulations on your admission and warmly welcome to Hanken and the student union, SHS! You have a wonderful time ahead of you, the fresher fall, so really try to make the most out of it and attend all the fun events that are organised!

Gulnäbbskommittén is a committee at SHS and we are 22 tutors taking care of the freshers of the Swedish taught programme at Hanken, by introducing them to both the studies and the study life. During the fresher fall, or gulishöst as we say in Swedish, we organise a lot of fun activities, ranging from small get togethers and pub crawls to sitzes and a trip to our other campus city, Vaasa! We start during the introduction weeks in August and finish up the fresher fall with Halarutdelningen in November.

We collaborate tightly with other committees at SHS, such as the Sports committee, Exchange committee and Casa Nostra, and of course Freshers committee which we have our closest collaboration with. Together we will organise grand events, such as Gulismiddagen, Gulisintagningen, Gulissemin and Halarutdelningen. We’re really looking forward to seeing you guys there!

Good luck with the studies and enjoy the fresher fall – vi ses på Casa!

Erik Carlhielm President of Gulnäbbskommittén 2024

"Life is a party"

CASA NOSTRA - CN

This marks the beginning of the best years of your life! Your study time will be filled with parties and unforgettable evenings, and we, Casa Nostra, are mainly responsible for that. We are the student union's official party committee, and we organize the best parties in town!

Casa Nostra (CN) has, since 1977, been tasked with quenching the endless party thirst of Hanken students. To meet this need, it requires a group that focuses solely on this, party planning. In their 47 years of activity, CN has ensured that the parties are the best of their kind. This autumn, we organize, among other things, Inledande, Gulismiddagen, and Christmas Party, which you do not want to miss! Besides dancing on the dance floor, CN's parties are excellent opportunities to meet new people and get to know familiar faces from the lectures better.

CN 2024 is called Crudelis Nocturna, and we want to offer you the best entertainment a Hanken student could wish for, all year round We are an energetic team of 22 people, all of whom love everything to do with parties and party organizing. However, life for us is not just work and toil; the best part about organizing parties is that you get to enjoy the party yourself, socialize with friends, mingle, and dance

Within CN, we are divided into different groups that are responsible for their own areas of party planning. Hosts and hostesses provide the magnificent taste experiences at the sitz, the program team is responsible for the decorations and the program, and the royal spirits team ensures no one goes home thirsty PR keeps everyone well-informed about the events and provides a tangible memory from the sitz, an overall patch that represents the theme of the evening Last but not least, we have the government, which consists of the president, treasurer, and vice-president

Their task is to pull the strings and ensure that everyone else keeps up and guarantees that the parties are as good as possible.

Life as a CN member gives so much! In addition to spending time with your 21 best friends, you also get to be part of the fantastic and open camaraderie of the most active part of the student union.

Being a CN member is an experience you'll never forget It provides experience for the future and is a great opportunity to meet new people. You are warmly welcome to all our parties! And if you think party planning is something for you - Apply to Casa Nostra 2025! More information about us can be found at shs fi You can also grab a CN member by the sleeve anytime if you have any questions.

See you at Casa!

Malin Wallgren President,Casa Nostra 2024

EXCHANGE COMMITTEE - EC

Hello new freshers, welcome to Hanken!

The Exchange Committee (better known as EC) is a committee of 23 tutors who take care of Hanken's incoming exchange students. Every semester Hanken welcomes about 100 new exchange students and we in EC make sure their time in Helsinki and Finland is unforgettable and full of fun activities You could say that the exchange experience at Hanken is similar to the fall you will be experiencing. Our events are in English, but open to all Hanken students, so please join us and get a taste of what an exchange is like, in your own home university!

We go to Tallinn for an intense one-day trip, a wonderful trip to Stockholm, and a legendary ski trip to Lapland. In addition, we invite the exchange students at Hanken in Vaasa to Casa for an eventful weekend Our exchange students and buddies are prioritized for these trips, but it's always worth keeping an eye out for open spots.

Our events kick off as soon as the exchange students arrive in Helsinki, starting with Get2gethers where exchange students get to know each other and our tutors They are also introduced to the sitz culture with our traditional Welcome Dinner. As usual, we also organize a Techno Night, a pub crawl, sports events, a sauna night, and several other events throughout the semester. All of these events are open to Hanken students and YOU are more than welcome to join us!

In addition to the events we organize here in Helsinki, EC also organizes trips every semester. go

Does EC sound like something for you? Great! EC recruits twice a year, at the end of each semester. While waiting for the application in December, you are more than welcome to join our events. Experience SHS from a different perspective, and of course get to know our wonderful exchange students. In EC, each semester is full of new experiences and friendships that are enriched by the incredible community!

With that said, I want to wish you the best of luck and have a wonderful fall!

We look forward to seeing you during events,

Alina Hellström President of the Exchange Committee

INFORMATION COMMITTEE - INK

Hello freshman!

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INK is the student union’s own media group, and besides photographing events, our most important task is to publish the student union’s own magazine, Hankeiten, four times a year. In the magazine, you can read about everything from student life to current events and everything in between.

As a member of INK, you get to use your creative skills in practice! You will learn to use various programs like Canva and Lightroom, layout, write, photograph, and edit pictures. Whether you have previous experience or not, the most important thing is a genuine interest, because everything can be learned and we arrange internal training sessions! The best thing about INK is that we are a small committee, which often makes us a very close and tight-knit group!

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INKs recruitment opens later in the fall, so keep your eyes open!

A tip: To get a good picture of student life at Hanken, read Hankeiten on Issuu.com. And if you ever wonder what an event was like in previous years, check out old event photos on Flickr.com!

If you have any questions or good ideas, for example, for the overall patches that INK sells, don’t hesitate to talk to us or send an email (chefred@shs fi)!

You can find us on social media: Facebook: Informationskommittén Instagram: shsink Issuu

Flickr

Best regards,

Jenna Lampinen Editor-in-Chief

SPORTS COMMITTEE - IK

Hello Fresher!

The Sports Committee (also known as IK) warmly welcomes you to Hanken! We are a group of enthusiastic students who organize sports events to help you find the perfect balance between studying, partying, and sports.

The Sports Committee (IK) organises both bigger and smaller sports events that are open to all SHS members We often collaborate with other committees, clubs and schools! IK hosts bigger events such as Pinktober Charity Run, which supports the Breast Cancer Foundation and the Academic Classic (ice hockey) in the fall. During spring we also host Wappubowl a football tournament between different schools.

Additionally, we also arrange smaller events such as Sweat of the Month, where you have the opportunity to meet new people while doing sports together

You are always welcome to reach out to us if you have ideas for sports we could try together.

In order to not miss these fun events, follow us on Instagram (@shsidrottskommitteen) or Facebook (SHS Idrottskommittén) If you have any questions, feel free to contact anyone from IK.

We hope to see you this fall and wish you a great start for your studies!

Erika Andréasen, President, Sports Committee

INTERNATIONAL HELSINKI DAYS - IHD

Hello gulis and welcome to Hanken,

Congratulations on your study place and hope you had a great summer and are excited for the coming academic year. Gulishösten is for enjoying student life and getting to know a lot of wonderful people, and my best tip to get the most out of this is to participate in as much as you can.

International Helsinki Days (IHD) is an international seminar week organized every year at Hanken. In addition to the elected committee of about 20 people, 20-30 international students participate in the week. Students from dozens of countries come to Helsinki to get an insight into Finnish business and student life and form memories for life.

Last year's highlights included company visits to Fazer, Miltton and Kesko, as well as an unforgettable furniture tour and lots of fun sessions! This year, the week is organized for the 38th time and the expectations for the week are justifiably sky high.

The absolute best thing about IHD is the community and memories you create together with your committee and all the wonderful guests Apply if you want to help organize the best week of your studies and experience one of Hanken's most fun traditions!

Oscar af Forselles President of IHD 2025

PROGRAM COMMITTEE - PK

Hello Fresher and a warm welcome to Hanken and SHS!

We are the Program Committee, or simply PC, and with us, you’ll get to experience what we call The Good Life!

We are a fantastic group that loves organizing, partying, and creating unforgettable events for all the student union members. Our events span over the entire year, and with us, you’ll get to experience everything from elegant cocktail parties to lively sitzes with our friends from other student associations.

This fall, you will meet us at the luxurious three-course dinner with accompanying wine tasting, exclusively organized only for freshers, and at the popular Skojrejs, SHS’s very own talent show for everyone with or without talent. In addition to this, we will be organizing a Kräftskiva, or crayfish party, in September - it will be an amazing opportunity to meet new friends and experience a staple in Finnish culture!

Your first year of studies will be overflowing with various events and new experiences, but I strongly recommend that you attend everything you can manage and a little more; the fresher fall is a magical time you don’t want to miss out on!

Finally, I would like to congratulate you on getting accepted into Hanken and welcome you to the Good Life - you won’t be disappointed! If you have any questions at all, feel free to contact me or write to us on Instagram @programkommitten, where we also update about all of our upcoming events and ticket releases!

PC can’t wait to meet you this fall!

Best,

Julia Melin President of the Program Committee

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MASTERS’ COMMITTEE - MC

We, the Masters’ Committee (MC) want to congratulate you on getting accepted into Hanken! You have a lot to look forward to, and I’m sure you’re going to enjoy both your studies and everything that student life includes You might think that the Masters’ Committee sounds a bit distant since you’ve barely begun studying here, but let me change your mind!

Masters’ Committee (or just MC) is a committee within the student union (SHS) consisting of 21 outgoing masters’ students who know how to mix business with pleasure Despite the name, our doors are wide open for all students at Hanken – yes, even new bachelor's students like yourself! We organize a variety of events, ranging from sitzes and bar crawls to chill after-work hangouts and invaluable networking opportunities. Our goal? To make every event welcoming and unforgettable for both bachelor and master students alike

All our events are infused with an international spirit and are therefore held in English, making them perfect for everyone to enjoy. I highly recommend coming to as many of our events as you can. You'll make new friends and connections with both local and international students, all while creating unforgettable, lifelong memories

Stay updated on our upcoming events by following the "SHS events" Facebook group, and by following us on Instagram @shsmasterscommittee. Our Instagram not only highlights our upcoming events but also gives you a sneak peek into our dynamic community.

We look forward to meeting you in the fall!

Casper Krusberg, President of Masters’ Committee

ANNUAL BALL COMMITTEE - ÅFK

Hello best gulis, Saddle up for the most magnificent event that puts the diamond in the crown of every Hankeits study time: the SHS Annual Ball, also known as the Best Party in the Universe. Prepare for the most grandiose celebration of the academic year, a party that is always worth remembering. Mark your calendars for this extraordinary celebration, which takes place on February 24, any day of the week, on the very special day when freedom of enterprise was introduced in Finland This coming year, we will celebrate the 116th (CXVI) anniversary of SHS with a bang starting on the week of February 24-25, 2025! The annual celebration and all its captivating elements are organized by the Annual Ball Committee, ÅFK.

The President works together with its dedicated committee of hostesses, hosts and marshals throughout the year to create a week of celebration and glamor. Preparations include securing the perfect venue, seeking sponsors and partners, inviting captivating performances and speakers, and choosing a delicious menu with refreshing drinks At ÅFK, we prefer to raise our glasses with champagne and add an extra touch of elegance to the celebration! In addition to the annual ball, we also organize other notable dinners: the Kårpampsmiddag, which takes place every two years, the SHS Board changeover dinner, and any rector, inspector and curator changeover dinners. soon

As soon as the annual party has ended and the glitter has settled, it is time to gather a new committee. All members of the student union have the opportunity to apply to ÅFK in the spring The most important criteria to become part of this brilliant team are an open-minded attitude, excellent teamwork skills and a burning passion to make the annual ball the highlight of the year for all party-goers. The experience you gain will be diverse, and you will create lifelong memories with an amazing group of new friends If you have any ideas for cooperation or if you simply want to discuss anything related to celebrations and champagne, please do not hesitate to contact us at afk@shs.fi. On behalf of the Annual Ball Committee we warmly welcome you to Hanken and SHS We look forward to seeing you, at the latest on February 24!

P.S. Annual Ball tickets usually sell like hotcakes at the end of January! To keep up to date with events, ticket releases, competitions and internship opportunities, follow us on Instagram @shsafk!

Welcome to the Good Life!

Hugs,

Pauliina “Paukka” Haarala Hostess 24/25

SUB COMMITTEES

Sub committees help the board members that have a lot on their plate. In ordet to keep things running smoothly, sub committees help with the workload so that SHS can efficiently cater to all its needs and better reach its stakeholders

More information about sub committees.

Morjens!

THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE

My name is Jesper Rajakangas and I am in my fourth year at Hanken, majoring in finance. At the moment, I have a seat on the Executive Board of SHS as the Head of Corporate Relations, and therefore I also act as the Chairman of the Business Committee (NU) in 2024.

This fall you will start studying at a well-qualified and highly appreciated business school, Hanken, but at the same time you will also become a member of the world's most fun student union, SHS! (This has a logical explanation, not something we just like to throw around.) The study time is not only about the studying itself, but also about the whole academic life you can experience on the side. For me personally, Casa has become a second home and a place where I create memories and contacts that can last a lifetime! In addition to creating a network of contacts among your fellow students, it is also good to start getting acquainted with the business world and the opportunities available to you as a future graduate from Hanken. This is where NU and my role as Head of CoRe comes in. It is us in NU who function as the bridging link between students and the business world.

We promote contact with the business community by organizing various events together with our corporate partners and through promoting companies when they are recruiting new talent. We often organize company-specific events, but also larger events such as the Hanken Network Day in September, and Career Kick-start in November (which is a new event that will be super exciting for us in the committee to organize!) Follow us on Instagram @nu shs and the student union's LinkedIn to keep up with the latest news!

In exchange for companies meeting you incredible students, and promoting themselves as possible employers for you, they support the Student Union monetarily These business partnerships are one of the most important sources of income for the Student Union. So in addition to giving you a better insight into the business world and an opportunity to meet recruiters at different companies, these collaborations help us enjoy everything else that SHS produces, for free or for a slightly cheaper price tag!

Do you find the activities of the Business Committee interesting? Then I can recommend that you apply to join the Overalls team! The Overalls team (Swe: Halarteamet) consists of freshmen and members from NU who together search for sponsors for this fall's edition of the student overalls, i.e. the ones that you will hopefully get to use during your studies. If you reach a certain amount of sponsorship (not much), you will get your own overall for free What a deal! Keep your eyes open for the recruitment ;)

Once again: Congratulations! Be proud that you got a study place and enjoy your freshers' autumn and your entire time at Hanken. As we say in Swenglish, "there are omtents (exam re-takes) but no omfests (re-parties)", don't forget that!

Hugs!

Jesper Rajakangas Chairperson of the Business Committee 2024

Hi Freshers,

THE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE

So nice that you've found your way to SHS and Hanken. Here you'll make some of your best memories!

There are plenty of things to get involved in at SHS. The Interest Representation Committee, or IBU, is for those who are curious about student national and municipal advocacy. Our committee supports the board's work with interest representation at SHS. Interest representation might be a completely new term for you, so let me explain! It’s a summarized term for monitoring our members' interests. The SHS board and its committees work extensively on issues concerning students' financial situations, well-being, and rights.

Lobbying and interest representation are actively carried out in the collaborative organizations that SHS is involved with or interested in – for example, the National Union of University Students in Finland, Finnish Business School Graduates, Student Health Services, HOAS, and World Student Capital, among others. It's important that students' voices are heard, because as you may know, we are the future ;)

Issues that SHS has taken a stand on include, among other things, raising the income limits for students and transitioning students away from the general housing allowance. IBU meets regularly to discuss current matters

Are you interested in joining? IBU always welcomes new members; you can join by sending a message to jonatan.stenberg@shs.fi, no lengthy application required. You are always more than welcome to come and chat about everything or nothing!

Get excited for Gulis autumn, see you there!

Jonatan Stenberg Chairperson of the Advocacy Committee 2024

THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE

When studying at a university, you have constitutionally mandated opportunities to influence your daily life. You have the chance to be ac-tive and express your opinion about studies, so that education develops into the best version for us students. To make an impact, it some-imes takes more than just one student with a voice, and that is where the Education Committee comes in. By law, the student union has the right to have representation in all or-gans of the university, and this is handled by the so-called student representatives.

The Education Committee primarily consists of these student representatives, around 40 in total, on both the Helsinki and Vaasa cam-puses. Their activities are coordinated by the Education Committee's board and chairman These student representatives include, for ex-ample, IR representatives (department council representatives, who handle subject-specific issues) Other organs you can sit on include the Education Council (UR) and the University Board. Representatives for these organs are always selected when there is a need, and announcements about when this is needed are published on shs.fi. The assignment often provides a fee and offers the opportunity to net-work with many of the student union activists.

The Education Committee is not exclusively made up of student representatives; anyone who wants to influence their education and, for example, has a clever idea is welcome. We are a relatively new committee (founded at the turn of 2015–2016), so we still have a lot to develop, and therefore I encourage you to join and make a difference!

You can find us on Facebook @SHS Utbildningsutskott and Instagram @uu shs.

Victor Dahlberg Chairperson

of the Education Committee 2024

Hi there!

THE COMMITTEE OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS

In the Committee of Social Affairs (SOPO) we focus on working with students' well-being and interests both internally and externally. The committee offers events and services to our members that promote wellbeing in one way or another. At SHS, promoting wellbeing means working on many different levels and addressing various aspects of wellbeing: mental, physical, social, sexual and financial wellbeing, and more.

The committee has been in place for two years so events and services are still developing. Events that have been organized include Wellbeing Week, which is held both in the autumn and spring, Pride, charity talks and mindfulness exercises. Student life is hectic with studies, parties and interesting activities and it can be very stressful. The aim of the committee is to ease that. Other social affairs the committee is working on include monitoring interest with UniSport and the DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) plan with Hanken

The members of the SOPO help with organizing events and lobbying both within and in cooperation with Hanken and other external interests. During meetings we discuss and brainstorm how these issues should be handled The most important thing is that we hear different opinions and that we have an interest in working on these issues The committee also works on equality and the prevention of harassment.

If you have ideas or want to get involved, you can email aliisa.lunden@shs.fi, or give me a shout at the Kåren! You can find the latest news on social policy, equality work and student benefits and services on Instagram at @shsmoments and @sopoutskottet

Enjoy your summer and then your study time!

See you soon!

Aliisa Lundén Chairperson of

the Committee of Social Affairs 2024

CLUBS

Clubs are organizations within the student union that anyone can establish! Clubs organize all sorts of events from sports to parties!

More information about clubs

HankBook

Would you like to expand your horizons non-academically and take a break from drinking? Welcome to HankBook, Hanken’s book club. Our mission is to create a cozy space outside academics where we can connect and grow through books and conversations Join us for the inspiring meetups with warm drinks, welcoming atmos-phere, and enlightening discussions with fellow students!

The meetings are organized monthly and held in English. We read about topics ranging from personal development to fiction with the members ha-ving a chance to influence the books we are reading

Stay tuned for upcoming events!

Find us on Instagram: @hankbook shs

Find us on LinkedIn: HankBook Contact: hankbook@shs.fi

The purpose of the club is to create a community among those with interests in economics at Hanken. We aim to establish an inclusive, supportive, environment where members can share knowledge, experiences and insights within the field. Additionally, we strive to serve as a channel for companies to inform our members about career opportunities and for students to find their own careeer path.

Hanken Beer Pong

Do you tend to be the Kobe Bryant of the beer pong table at every party? Or maybe an ubeatable hypeman to have on the side?

Hanken Beer Pong exists to ensure that all Hankeits have more and better events and parties with beer pong as the focus but also other similar drinking games are played at our parties, so don’t worry if beer pong is not your forte. The board consists of 15 students with a burning passion for participating in various drinking games. However, the aim of our activities is not to compete in the Olympic Games so we focus more on having fun. You can expect outdoor events when the weather is nice, but the plan is also to organize tournaments between other schools and subject associations, so if you know any teknologer or codexare, we can arrange the chance to find out who is better for good.

Keep an eye out for our activities on Instagram @hankenbeerpong and on Facebook to keep up with our events and get updates on when the application for the club open Win or lose, we booze!

Hanken Beer Pong board hankenbeerpoong@shs fi

Hanken Yacht Club

Hi Freshie!

Congratulations on your admission to the best business school in the country Hanken!

Are you already an enthusiastic sailor or do you want to gain more experience at sea? Then HYC, Hanken Yacht Club is for you.

We have a beautiful H-boat, Lilla Skumpan, which translates to “The Little Champange”. Lilla Skumpan’s home port is Nyländska Jaktklubben, NJK on Drumsö, and from there all HYC members with sailing experience can gear up and go on a short evening spin or a longer adventure

Hanken Yacht Club is best known for our annual Mediterranean sailing where we take a number of students on an idyllic sailing trip to the south. Keep an eye on our social media (@hankenyachtclub) to not miss the application, you won’t regret it!

Our board currently consists of 23 active members who keep the boat in good shape, keep the club active and organize events for other Hanken students.

According to tradition, we and Lilla Skumpan participate in the Hangö Regatta every year, so come and say hello to our lovely gang and we’ll treat you to some bubbly!

Do you feel like you would fit in with our team or do you want to take part in our activities during the year? Follow us on Instagram @hankenyachtclub and on Facebook to not miss anything! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to send them to hyc@shs.fi

See you around!

Henry von Bonsdorff President

Hankski

Hi Gulis!

Congratulations on your acceptance to the best business school in the country, Hanken!

Are you an enthusiastic skier⛷, or do you belong at the afterski �� ? Then Hankski is just for you! We are a very active club that organizes several fun events throughout the year Hankski is best known for our annual legendary ski trip to the Alps���� To make sure you don't miss the highlight of the year, keep an eye on our social media (@hankskiclub) to make sure you don't miss the registration!

Our board currently consists of about 25 members who keep the club active Do you feel like you would fit in with our team or do you want to take part in our activities during the year? Follow us on instagram @hankskiclub to not miss anything! If you have any questions, you can easily grab one of the members by the sleeve or send questions to our social media.

See you on the slopes ����⛷⛷⛷ ⛷⛷

Greetings, Otto Kotola and Ronni Virtanen

Hankstats

Are you interested in statistics and strategy? Do you want to learn how to use the statistical knowledge that math teachers have forced into your brain? Do you want to be a part of building something big? Hankstats is a newly founded club with the goal of helping the students at Hanken to improve their strategies in various situations using statistics and mathematics.

Our activities mainly consist of internal events, but we also organize open game nights and at least one larger event per semester. Our events vary greatly, from more casual gatherings at Legenda to more formal events at Casa Our goal is to organize diverse events, so that there is something for everyone to enjoy

We have big plans, which among other things, include a larger trip. This means that there is still an opportunity for you to be involved and influence what our activities can include!

Källargard

Cellar nights were word everyone kn decade ago A bus ness that everyone knew and that was close to a Hankeits heart. Events to gather to socialize, meet new people and enjoy good drinks. But the question that remains today is; What is a so-called cellar night and who are the people you find behind the bar?

Down in Casa's deepest basement corner, a new club was formed, founded during the pandemic, and they started calling Legenda, the Corps' own bomb shelter, their new hangout. The organization consists of a few members of varying study ages. This enigmatic organization calls itself Källargardet (KG).

KG's purpose is to contribute to the well-being and community of the student union by organizing cellar evenings in Legenda and thus promoting SHS beer culture This is done by arranging regular basement evenings for all SHS students. Events that we organize include the Beer Khalifa tournament and Oktoberfest, but also old classics such as the 100 club and caps.

This is made possible because the gardists (a member of the KG) live by the following principles: the party is over when the glasses are empty and it's never wrong to drink in the middle of the week.

We also take the opportunity to welcome you to Hanken and look forward to a fast-paced autumn with you Follow us on IG to get

Women's Career Society was founded by four ambitious Hanken students in 2019 and today consists of 14 members WCS functions as a network for business-minded students who want to be inspired and supported in their careers. WCS is an association for students at both Hanken and Aalto University, regardless of major or years of completed studies.

Our mission is to bridge the gender gap in leadership roles by uniting, empowering, and inspiring talented individuals We believe that inspiration, knowledge, and role models are essential for fostering a more equal business world. WCS hosts a variety of events, both independently and in col-laboration with corporate partners, including panel discussions and After Works. Our annual men-toring program provides students with guidance to navigate their career paths Additionally, we offer our own podcast and blog to share insights and experiences

Through engaging and inspiring topics, we create a dynamic and interactive environment where students can expand their networks and connect with like-minded peers. Our goal is to motivate students by showcasing career opportunities and high-lighting role models across our various channels.

To stay updated on WCS activities, follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our newsletter at womenscareersociety com

We look forward to seeing you this fall!

KaisaSinivuori&NooraLähdesmäki Chair & Vice Chair

Hankens Wine Society

Vinsällskapet is excited to once again introduce you to La Dolce Vita & the beautiful world of wine! We are a diverse group of students who share an interest in wine. Over the past semesters, Vinsällskapet has become one of Hanken's most active clubs. We organize a variety of events focused on wine Here is a list of events:

Wine Tasting 101 Goda livet (PK)

Bubbel Tasting

Wine & Paint

Unlea

ial spirit with H p ship Society, a dynamic Finnish non-profit founded in 2010. We’re here to ignite your passion and turn your innovative ideas into reality at Hanken School of Economics. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to make innovation and entrepreneurship a thrilling journey accessible to all students We believe in the limitless potential of creativity and are committed to fostering a vibrant community where your ideas can flourish. At HankenES, we celebrate creativity, community, and innovation. Through our electrifying events and impactful projects, we build a robust network of visionary problem-solvers, both at Hanken and within Finland's thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Got a groundbreaking idea or a spark for a new venture? We’re eager to hear from you and ready to support you every step of the way Join us at Hanken and let’s embark on this exciting journey together. Don’t miss our exhilarating kick-off at the beginning of the semester see you there!

Hanken Tennis Club

We organize various events that are free for students, including training sessions and tournaments, both in tennis and padel Everyone is warmly welcome, and no prior experience is required - the main point is to have fun!

Feel free to follow us on our social media if you’re interested. Hanken Tennis Club can be found on both Facebook and Instagram, where we post information about events and other fun activities Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions Hope to see you on court!

Hankminton

Hankminton, the student union's own badminton club, offers everyone the opportunity to play for free in good company. Are you interested in badminton? Everyone is welcomed to join!

Pre-Vappen Sparkling Picnic (MC)

And many more internal events. If this sounds like something for you, you are warmly welcome to our elegant events! We are happy to answer any questions regarding wine! We wish you a delightful start to your studies!

We can be found on Instagram: @hankens vinsallskap Vinsällskapet & President Simon Neumayer

Do you have an interest in tennis and want a fun activity to include in your daily life? Then Hanken Tennis Club is for you! Hanken Tennis Club (HTC) is a club for all SHS members who are interested in playing tennis and padel The purpose of our club is to bring together Hanken-students with an interest in playing tennis and padel in a cheerful and joyful atmosphere!

We play every week in a group of usually 4-8 people We are a mix of beginners and experts, and everything from Swedish bachelor’s students to international master's students. If you don't have your own racket, you can rent it for a few euros at the spaces we play. You are welcomed to join our Hankminton Facebook group, where you can follow what time we play each week, and vote for next week's game time We also have a Whatsapp group where we inform when the week's registration is live, as it usually fills up very quickly.

Our communication is in English because many of our members come from around the world. Bring a friend and join us for some badminton!

EXTRA ACTIVE GULISAR - EAG

Are you looking for a way to kickstart your freshman career? Do you want to take some responsibility and become a prime candidate for various committees and clubs? Are YOU ready to take that extra step to maximize your fall? Then it’s worth getting to know EAG!

The notorious unofficial club EAG, also known as the renowned Elite Action Group, has an impressive roster of former members, and most who join continue to be active in the student union in one role or another. By familiarizing yourself early with SHS: s mysteries and traditions, you easily become part of the community For yes, what is a community without its traditions?

EAG organizes and participates in various events during the fall, and membership does not conflict with membership in any other groups since EAG’s active period is only during the fall.

Mainly the Beer Olympics in the fall and a spectacular sitz at Pikkujoulu (small Christmas lol). The club also participates in the talent show Skojrejs in the fall, among other events.

As a member of EAG, you get a taste of responsibility but also the freedom to realize the fall’s events with your own touch, and we former members support you, of course.

So keep an eye out for more information as fall begins. Have a great continuation of the summer and make sure to recharge your batteries for the fall!

All the best,

Elias Boman EAG President 23

SESS IB BOOKSTORE

The IB Bookstore is located on the ground floor of Hanken and we offer students many different products and services. Maybe you need to get something printed? Then come down to IB to buy print credits or get it printed at IB Course books for the courses in German and Spanish can be found at IB for a cheap price. Or maybe you'd like to get some overall patches for your overall before vappen? You can also find them at IB. Come to IB if you want to rent one of the lockers on the same floor as IB.

You will also find Hanken and SHS merchandise of various kinds, so if you want a Hanken or SHS tote bag, shirt, coffee mug or much more, you should take a look at our wide selection In IB you will also find study-related materials such as pens and booklets. In addition, we offer printing services. If you need song sheets for a sitz party or zillis, posters to promote an event, or just have your files printed on thicker and other different sized paper, you are welcome to familiarize yourself with our services and low prices.

IB is here for you! We are more than happy to help you with any study-related problem and we always strive to offer you the most favorable prices.

IB Bookshop opening hours during the fall: Monday - Friday from 9.30 - 12.00 and 12.3015.00.

You can reach us by email (ib@hanken.fi) and find us on Instagram under @ib bokhandel.

Svenska ekonomie studenters stiftelse, ab , pp s the social, societal, intellectual and study-related ambitions of Hankeits. The Foundation can fulfill its purpose by supporting students during their studies, in entrepreneurship or at the beginning of their career. In addition, the Foundation supports initiatives to organize events between students and alumni, initiatives related to the health and well-being of students, and other activities that further the Foundation's purpose. The Foundation primarily supports causes that benefit several people rather than individuals.

The Foundation also owns the so-called student union companies: Svecasa and Casa Securities (IB bookstore) Svecasa organizes helps students prepare to the entrance exam to Hanken with their prep-course and the IB bookstore you will surely visit already in the fall to buy print credits, study materials or the student union's products for the good life!

The Foundation is also a partner in the company Academic Business Consulting, which actually is a course you can take at Hanken at master's level. The course simulates consulting work and your task is to sell a project and work together with a company. As a reward (under normal circumstances), the course group has gone on a trip abroad together and made company visits to the destination.

More information about the Foundation, the companies, the application period and the eligibility criteria can be found at SHS fi If you have any questions, you can also contact the Chairman of the Foundation, Daniel Hasselström, directly at the school or at SESS@shs.fi.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST...

STUDENT OVERALLS

Finnish students use overalls called halare, during their studies at a university. It was originally the teknologs (teekkari = student of institutes of technology) who started using the overalls outside their machine shops at parties and other less official events. Not long after, around 1974, SHS came up with a blue overall. However, it was replaced the very next year by the current white one. Although the overall will remain white only for a little while after Halarutdelningen because while overalls you can ignore where and when you sit, crawl, sleep, swim - you name it. Everyone remembers how nice it was as a child to splash in the mud without worrying about your clothes.

Decorating & embellishing

The overall should, and will, get other colors on it than all the shades of spilled beer, cider and other surprises that get stuck on it when you crawl around at parties. A colorful addition to the overalls are the so-called badges (read: overall badges). A certain custom determines how to wear them on the overall and these rules should preferably not be broken. The SHS badge is placed at the end of the right sleeve, after which you can decorate it with the badges of other student unions, e.g. Vasahanken, KY, Stockholm School of Economics (Handels/HHSS), etc. In addition, there are back badges that you get when you are active in the student union. There are some overall badges for sale at the IB. Another fun way to get badges is of course by going to events, as many events also include a badge. This way, you'll remember what you attended even at the end of your studies, as the badges will be like little mementos from each party.

Other decorative items

Another tradition is to exchange overall parts, such as collars, sleeves and pockets with other students. In the old days, the exchange was a sign of erotic exercise with each other, and this tradition still partly holds today. It is therefore a good idea to bring scissors with you. A needle and thread is also recommended, as it can be a bit chilly, especially in -25C, to walk home without the end of your left overall leg.

On the hopefully many endeavours with your dirty white colored halare, other things also tend to get stuck on the it. It's handy to have basics like bottle openers and a toothbrush with you. You can find tips for these and other things in some recent issues of Hankeiten (also on Issuu com), under the article title "What's on X’s overall?".

Order and tidiness

Please read the following very carefully: the overall you wear must never be washed! The dirtier and smellier it is, the more you are appreciated. This proves that you are a hard-core party animal who has been through a lot (of untsunts). The overall is thus a kind of raincoatmudpantsastronautswimsuit. There is an exception, and even in extreme cases. The only way to clean up the overall is to pour on some liquid pine soap and then jump into the sea But note, only in case of emergency! (Like when the dance floor is empty when you come in stinking )

Abschluss

Overall parties

If you're wondering where and when you can wear this unique piece of fashion, the answer is clear: it's worn at overall parties, absolutely not at nonoverall parties or at Hanken (the building itself). The most important one is of course Wappen, from Valborgsmässoafton April 30th to early May 2nd, as it is one of the celebrations when people make physical contact with nature for the first time after the long winter. In addition, the overall is also good at zillis, e.g. after the annual party. At a overall party, you should definitely wear your overall. Only boring people and fancy know-it-alls consider themselves too grown-up for that. Then they swear the next day when the tie smells bad

When you finally receive your overall later in the fall, remember these details when you put the cloth to use. The overall will be awarded when you have completed your time as a gulis and when you have earned enough gulispoints. Once you have been awarded the overall, you should remember these tips and rules as required by tradition. This will guarantee you many unforgettable (and forgettable) overall parties and a sense of belonging with everyone wearing the same overall. Once you've graduated from Hanken and you're done with the student union life and hanging out with the “pathetics” (pateter), you can still continue to use your overall. All it takes is a little creativity or you can hope that another ex-student will write their tips to Niksi-Pirkka.

PARTY DISCIPLINE

Partying is a big part of the student culture in Finland. In our student union SHS, different committees organise various parties, and there is something for everyone The most common type of partying is called a “Sitz”. A sitz is basically a three course dinner where all the students eat, drink and sing songs while sitting together at long tables. The food is usually more like snacks, so make sure you eat beforehand. Your drink rations consist of a shot, some wine and a beer or cider, but depending on the sits you can bring your own alcohol or buy some The songs which are sung are called “snapsvisor”. These are short songs you sing before you take a shot. The songs can be found in a songbook, which you can buy at the IB at school, but don’t worry, you will learn them fast!

A sitz is always held at our dear Casa-building. Casa Academica is not only our party place, but is also the Student Union’s home

Time: Varies, usually 19

Location: Casa, of course

There are many spaces in Casa that Student Union members have at their disposal during their years at Hanken, namely: Kåren, Casa, Legenda, Femman and the Sauna All of these spaces are different and are used for different purposes. All of these spaces can be booked for free by any SHS member. We will introduce you to all these spaces in the beginning of the fall.

In between all the exams and assignments, we sitz regularly. As a freshman, everything is new and you are forgiven for any mistakes, but when you are no longer one of the newbies, you should know how to sitz. Here is a description of how a well-behaved Hanken student should behave during a sits. In order to avoid clichés, I'll skip a lot of anecdotes and lead directly with a practical example.

Attire: Snäppet snyggare (smart suit or dress), unless otherwise stated (skip anything that says "sweatpants" or "trainers”. Only wear your halare (overalls) if specifically stated.

Arrival time

The time 19:00 means that you arrive between 19:00 and 19:10. The most fussy ones show up at 19:15 (the academic quarter, you know), to avoid giving the impression that they were standing outside the door the window (and writing nasty things in the fog) for the last hour You arrive well dressed, and don't smell of booze (yet). If you have a guest with you, you naturally make an entrance with them

Mingle

Once inside the Casa hall, you are supposed to mingle with the other guests This time before dinner is a good time to check out the seating arrangements, so that you don't wander around the room when it's time to go to table. This is of course not done until the hostess announces it.

At the table

When you arrive at your seat, you introduce yourself to your tablemate and smile your most beautiful smile. You wait for the hostess/host to sit down, after which the gentlemen help their lady to her chair When this is done, the gentleman also sits down. The food is not touched until you have sung "Helan går" "Helan", and all other songs, are led by the toastmasters. The toastmaster is introduced by the the host/hostess when everyone is seated The toastmaster is the only one who brings in a song. If the toastmaster calls on someone else on the tables to bring in a song, the specially chosen one sings a song (or something like that). After each song, you toast as follows: One raises the glass to face height First you toast to the person diagonally to the left of you, then diagonally to the right of you and finally to the person right in front you

Sounds a bit complicated, doesn't it? Don't worry, you'll learn this quickly. The important thing is that you look each other in the eyes and smile as you toast, and the rest will fall into place. During dinner, it's important to keep up a polite conversation (or pointless bullshit), but when the toast rings the glass, it's time for singing, and then everyone should be silent. If the singing starts without silence it's time for the restart, which can take quite a long time. Since smoking is banned indoors, you go outside if you want to get a breath of fresh air (through a filter) However, this only happens AFTER coffee.

When the music is turned on, dinner is over (standing on the table is absolutely forbidden and will result in heavy fines) and the “jatkon” (read: afterparty) begins I'm not going to go into detail about how after-parties work, because I hope that you know this At most probably you will wake up some morning with some "morkkis" (moral hangover), but then just think that they happen to to most people! The most important thing is that you have fun and respect the others!

Those are the most important things, not that hard right? Just go with the flow and enjoy how your table company becomes blurrier and more beautiful.

NB! SHS is a student union free from illegal drugs and harassment, and this applies to all events. If you violate this, there will be harsh disciplinary measures.

Akademen - The male voice student choir.

THE FRESHERS’ ABC

Caps - Hankeits’ own drinking game. Casa - The Student Union's lovely party venue. Will be your second home. Cella Nova - Vasa-Hankeits’ party venue.

CN - Casa Nostra, the student union's party organizers

Condom - Don’t be silly, wrap your willy

CVN - (Centralvalnämnden) The Central Election Committee, a committee whose task is to execute and monitor the Student Council election

EAG - Extra Active Gulisar, the easiest way to the student union life for gulisar

EC - Exchange Committee, tutors for the exchange students

Exam registration - Something to remember in order to write an exam

FLO - (Företagsledning och organisation) Management and Organisation

FLE - (Företagsledning och entreprenörskap) Management and Entrepreneurship.

Finance - How valuable is your portfolio? Friday - A day that comes at the end of the week. Pizza at school and in bed by 9pm, the latest.

Fresher - English translation for the term gulis.

Freshers Committee - We tutors who take care of you during the fall <3 Student Council - (Fullmäktige) The highest decision-making organ of the Student Union.

Gekko - (Gulnäbbskommittén) the tutors that take care of the swedish gulisar during the fall.

Gulis - First year students, i.e. you.

Abbreviation from the Swedish term “gulnäbb”

Gulispoäng - Points you collect in your gulispass to get your overall (halare) and be recognized as Hankeit Gurugulis - The gulis who is the toughest, strongest and best looking Halare (or overall) - Our white uniform The color gets darker and darker with each passing year

Hankeiten - Hankeits own magazine. Made and published by INK.

HOAS - Here you can get a roof over your head.

IB - Intressebyrån or just IB. The Student Union's bookstore and stationery store. Sells everything from earplugs to school books

IBU - (Intressebevakningsutskottet) The Advocacy Committee, a sub committee that supports the Board’s work on the external advocacy activities of SHS

IHD - International Helsinki Days, a funfilled week in February

InfoBiten - Helps you with IT-stuff at Hanken

IK - (Idrottskommittén) Sports Committee Organizes fun sports events for hankeits

INK - (Informationskommittén)

Information Committee Takes photographs at events and releases "Hankeiten", among other things

Inspector - Acts as a link between the student union and the school

Isabella - Hanken's student housing on Busholmen.

Jodel - Official gossip forum, very credible ;)

Kylli - Student contact person for “Finlands Ekonomer”.

Kåren - Place to invest in social capital within the student union.

Lyran - The female voice student choir Matrikelnummer - Forget your name, from now on you are called 24XXXX.

Maxen - Auditorium Maximum. Located on the second floor.

MC - Masters’ Committee.

Monday - Back to reality...

Moodle - Here you can find course material and other course info.

Natikka - (Nationalekonomi) Economics. Niord - An association for economists Also smaller part of Casa where sofas and tables are located

NU - (Näringslivsutskottet) The Business Committee, a sub committee that manages the union's contacts with the business community

Ollis - Should be visited when you are in Vaasa

Orbiapp - An app where you will find information about all of our events during the fall

PK - (Programkommittén) Program Committee. Organizes fun events at SHS. Qatar - According to the legend, a gulis went to the airport after halarutdelningen, jumped on the first flight and woke up when the plane landed in Qatar.

Rowing competition - An inter-university rowing competition in the spring Servicepunkten - A place where you can, among other things, sign up for the waiting list for exams you forgot to register for

SHS - The Student Union of Hanken School of Economics a k a the world's best student union!!

SHS.fi - The union's own website

SISU - Course registration is done here

Sitz - A dinner with excellent food and great company

Skojrejs - Talent hunt for individuals with or without talent

Songbook - Absolutely mandatory on sitz, can be purchased from IB Should be in good condition.

SOPO - (Socialpolitiska utskottet) The Committee of Social Affairs, a sub committee that advocates for the students’ wellbeing.

SSHV - The student association at the Hanken School of Economics in Vaasa. Studiebyrån - Here you get answers to your questions regarding your studies.

Supergulis - Well-earned honorary title that can be achieved by accumulating a lot of gulispoints.

Test - Can be ordered for free from the student health center.

Ticket release - Usually on Wednesdays at 12:00 in the foyer.

Unclear - Recurring condition during the study period.

Utis - Abbreviation from utbytesstuderande = exchange student

Vaska - Pleasant leisure activities for Hankeites

Wake up in Vasa - Old tradition for the toughest Zillis - Best way to show the hungover who’s the boss Remember the funny hat

(The terms in parentheses are Swedish translations)

GULISEVENTS:

DATES

27-29.8 Orientation days

27.8 Welcome event

28.8 Terrace hangout with your “gulisgrupp”

29.8 Sveaborg

4.9 Amazing Rejs

10.9 Parkgames

14.9 Gulismiddag

18.9 Gulisintagning

2.10 Tipsy in Tallinn

5-6.10 Gulissemi

11.10 Gutissitz

26.10 PK Goda livet

16.11 Halarutdelning 2024

OTHER EVENTS

31.8 EC Welcome dinner

7.9 CN Inledande party

11.9 Hanken ES gulis kick-off

19.9 Hanken Network Day

21.9 PK Crayfish party

25.10 EC Techno night

23.11 PK Skojrejs

21.12 CN Christmas Party

NOTE! The dates may still change and some events might me added later to the calendar. Stay tuned for any changes on Freshers and SHS social media @fresherscommittee and @shsmoments