Life of an Art Student Pod

Internationally acclaimed musician and artist, Tarek Atoui speaks about his practice at the intersection of music and visual arts. Atoui, who is based in Paris and originally from Lebanon, makes unique sculptural instruments and views architecture as a sounding body. Listen for profound advice on patience, failure, and the necessity of playfulness. He also advocates for the power of human encounter and experiencing art in the present moment, rather than through social media. (Blog summary version.)Timestamps(0:10) - Introduction and Tarek's talk on "Learnings from Improvisation"(1:33) - Defining his work: Music, visual arts, and inventive instruments(4:55) - From digital music to analog techniques(6:14) - All materials and sounds are equal(10:15) - Architecture as a sounding body(12:40) - Instructions for instrument making(16:15) - Playfulness in the creative process(17:24) - What is sound? (18:58) - The work must be experienced live (no social media)Hosted by Elle (⁠@studiomokii⁠, website).

Anna Korolainen Crevier (@annakorolainencrevier) from @spindrifttheatre discusses the Master’s in Comparative Dramaturgy and Performance Research (CDPR). The unique double-degree program, which she experienced in both Helsinki and Paris, provides an in-depth understanding of dramaturgy as the "anatomy of a performance." Anna shares details about the program's focus on artistic research and her personal exploration of creativity, pleasure, and playfulness.Connected blog post here!Timestamps(0:43) - Introduction(3:17) - The double-degree structure and partner schools(10:59) - Application process(26:21) - Advice for applicants(32:33) - Work-life balance as a parent(36:50) - Where to find Anna's workHosted by Ellenor Rose Nish (@studiomokii, studiomokii.com).

In this episode, Siiri discusses the Cultural Study of Music program at the Sibelius Academy, a degree that focuses on music from the perspective of cultural studies. Why does Siiri value a broad education, who are the forgotten female Finnish composers and how did she land in the Seinäjoki unit of the Academy? You will find out, and more, in this weeks interview.Or read all about it in the blogpost.Book recommendations:Stuart Hall: Essential Essays, Volume 1 & 2 (2019)Janet Wolff: The Social Production of Art (1981)Sini Mononen ja Susanna Välimäki (toim.): Muusiikki muutosvoimana: Aktivistisen musiikintutkimuksen manifesti (2018)Timestamps(0:08) Meet Siiri(1:17) What is Seinäjoki like?(3:39) What do you study there?(5:18) About the bachelor(7:40) Study path(10:05) Siiri's journey(11:07) Application process(12:32) New trends in the cultural field(13:43) Internship(15:56) After graduation(17:20) Thesis(18:35) Advice for applicants(21:07) WellbeingHosted by Elle (studiomokii.com)

From street dance to circus acrobatics, dance isn't just about movement—it's about connection. In this episode, Paulina Latva (@pauliinalatva, www.pauliinalatva.com) joins us to discuss the Master's in Dance Pedagogy at the Theatre Academy. We dive into her journey, the core philosophy of her studies, and how dance education is evolving to embrace new ideas about embodied learning. The associated blog found here. Timestamps(0:18) - Meet Paulina(1:05) - What is Dance Pedagogy?(2:10) - Degree structure and her internship(4:53) - Hopes for the future(5:32) - Application process(7:12) - Advice for aspiring dance teachers(9:01) - Trends in dance pedagogy(12:35) - Creative process(15:59) - Well-being and self-care(17:22) - Final thoughtsHosted by Ellenor Rose Nish (@studiomokii, studiomokii.com).

Tuuli talks about the versatile and broad nature of her Master's in Music Education at the Sibelius Academy. She shares her personal journey and experiences, discussing how the program focuses on both musicianship and pedagogy. There are also insight into current trends and challenges in the field, such as gender equality and the role of art in society.Read the connected blog post here.Timestamps(00:12) - What is music education?(01:17) - Tuuli's background(04:39) - Tuuli's teaching philosophy(06:16) - Dreams after graduation(10:59) - The application process(13:58) - Advice for applicants(16:21) - Changes in the field(25:55) - On well-beingHosted by Ellenor Rose Nish (@studiomokii, studiomokii.com).

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of the art world? Well, come listen as Matilda and Yesol discuss their Arts Management, Society and Creative Entrepreneurship degree at the Sibelius Academy. They reveal the importance of passion, finding a framework, and what an "arts manager" actually does in a degree where you can carve your own path.As a blog post.Timestamps(0:44) - What is Arts Management?(4:55) - Personal interests in Arts Management(9:52) - Degree structure and freedom(11:59) - What do you learn?(15:22) - Application process(17:23) - Advice for someone interested in Arts Management(20:15) - Changes and developments in the field(23:18) - Well-being and balancing input and output(26:55) - Finding role modelsHosted by Ellenor Rose Nish (@studiomokii, studiomokii.com).

Best enjoyed on headphones – this episode is recorded in immersive binaural sound.In this episode, sound design MA student and ambassador Sarah Kivi dives into the heart of Finnish sauna culture with Kimmo Helistö – a pioneering entrepreneur and cultural advocate known for revitalizing Helsinki’s public sauna scene.From steam to silence, tradition to transformation – join us for a exploration of one of Finland’s most cherished rituals.

In this episode, student ambassador Snowdrop shares their experience of choosing a field of study at the Academy of Fine Arts. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snowdrop_belmont/  

In this episode, student ambassador Elle (@studiomokii) interviews Rong (@rrong.ci.z) about their cycling experiences and how these have influenced her artistic practice, as well as sharing some tips on getting a bike and maintaining it especially for those who live in Helsinki.   Helsinki Cycling I: Where to Get a Bike? https://blogit.uniarts.fi/en/post/helsinki-cycling-i-where-to-get-a-bike/ Finland Cycling I: Mental Preparation and Route Planning for the First Bikepacking Trip https://blogit.uniarts.fi/en/post/finland-cycling-i-mental-preparation-and-route-planning-for-the-first-bikepacking-trip/ Finland Cycling II: Solo Camping and Safety https://blogit.uniarts.fi/en/post/finland-cycling-ii-solo-camping-and-safety/ 

Mylly is an introduction period for newcomers to the Academy of Fine Arts.In this episode, student ambassador Snowdrop (@snowdrop_belmont) talks about what the introduction period for bachelor’s students is like at the Academy of Fine Arts (KuvA). 

In this episode, Rong-Ci Zhang interviews Caressa Betist and Lola Barraud about their artistic practices and their works for Kuvan Kevät 2025. Kuvan Kevät is the name of the Academy of Fine Arts Master’s graduation exhibition. Lola Barraud workshop during Kuvan Kevät: Dates : 24/05, 01/06, 07/06, 14/06 Times : 11:00 or 14:00 Location: Kuva/Tila Bookings are made by email as the workshops are limited to 8 people per session: [email protected] Link to Instagram: Lola Barraud: https://www.instagram.com/lola.totoro/ Caressa Betist: https://www.instagram.com/caressabetist/ Timestamps (0:26) – Self-introductions (2:15) – What is the main topic in your practice? How did it develop during your studies? (6:26) – Could you unpack your works for the Kuvan Kevät exhibition a bit more? (15:00) – If you had to ask each other one question about the other’s work, what would it be? (25:00) – How has the written part of your thesis been? (33:00) – Lola’s workshop during Kuvan Kevät 

In this episode, student ambassadors Haiyun and Rong share their experiences of voting in the Finnish municipal election, held on 13 April 2025, as foreign nationals. What was it like to vote? And what does it mean for international students to have the right to vote?Timestamps(0:33) – Self-introduction(2:03) – How did we learn about the municipal election?(3:50) – What are the eligibility requirements for foreign nationals to vote in Finland?(5:42) – How do you decide whom to vote for?(9:20) – What does it mean for foreign nationals to have the right to vote?(13:10) – What was the voting process like for you? 

George: “The whole point of academia is learning, trying and failing, and then progressing and expanding because of that.” Lapsing Around is a series on Life of an Art Student Pod that delves deep into the LAPS programme. In this episode, Georgios Rallis interviews Shaghayegh Ansari, a student in the LAPS programme (Live Art and Performance Studies, MA at the Theatre Academy, Uniarts Helsinki).  Link to LAPS programme: https://www.uniarts.fi/en/study-programmes/live-art-and-performance-studies-master/ Link to Uniarts blog post: https://blogit.uniarts.fi/en/latest-blog-posts/ Uniarts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uniartshelsinki/ LAPS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveart_performancestudies/ Georgios Rallis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gravity_grave/  Timestamps (1:20) – If you could relive a memory of your life, what would it be and why? (5:00) – How has the LAPS programme been for you? At what stage are you? (7:15) – How did you end up being in LAPS? How was the process for you? (11:56) – Can you explain a bit more about the combination of work and theory? (14:00) – Exist internationally. (20:30) – Advice about the application process. (22:40) – What do you like the most about the academy? What's the one thing you’d take away from it? (24:45) – What do you like the most about Finland? How about the other way around? (26:40) – Shaghayegh Ansari’s practice. (38:52) – Shaghayegh Ansari’s thesis work, schedule, location, and process. (45:00) – Your working method and strategy here at Uniarts. (48:00) – How do you see yourself relating to the artistic field in the future?  

How do you know when it’s the right time to go? In this episode, Rong interviews Elle (a second-year master’s student in Printmaking at the Academy of Fine Arts) about her student exchange experience in Tromsø, Norway. Blog post on exchange studies by Elle: Differences and Similarities Between Studying in Norway vs. Finland Bus from Finland to Norway: Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Timestamps (0:43) – Self-introduction (1:06) – What was the application process like? (2:34) – What is your practice about, and how does it relate to your exchange? (6:24) – Have you ever changed your study area within the academy? (7:09) – How did you know it was the right time to go? (11:13) – What changed the most in your practice after the exchange? (13:30) – If you compare Tromsø and Helsinki, what’s the biggest difference in your opinion? (15:40) – By going to Norway, did it break your idealization of how the North should be? (19:54) – How do you travel to Norway from Finland? (24:23) – What are the courses like in Tromsø? How do they differ from KuvA? (27:54) – Accessing courses at other universities (JOO study right) (31:02) – After your exchange, what do you think it brought you the most—both as a person and as an artist?  

Lapsing Around is a series on Life of an Art Student Pod that delves deep into the LAPS programme. In this episode, Georgios Rallis interviews Xiaole Wang, a student in the LAPS programme (Live Art and Performance Studies, MA at the Theatre Academy, Uniarts Helsinki).    Link to LAPS programme: https://www.uniarts.fi/en/study-programmes/live-art-and-performance-studies-master/ Link to blog post: https://blogit.uniarts.fi/en/latest-blog-posts/ Uniarts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uniartshelsinki/ LAPS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveart_performancestudies/ Georgios Rallis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gravity_grave/ Xiaole Wang Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinpure/  Timestamps (0:39) – Self-introduction (2:08) – What is your biggest pet peeve? What’s something that absolutely irritates you? (3:40) – How has LAPS been for you so far? (5:23) – How was the application process for you? (10:50) – What was your biggest takeaway? What are the positives and negatives of the program? (13:40) – What about the courses? Did anything stand out to you specifically? (17:43) – Do you have any advice for people coming to Finland for the first time? (27:18) – How did the combination in your research come about? (36:13) – What was your experience like going to Berlin with a grant from the academy? (39:29) – What is your thesis work about? What method are you using? (46:20) – Where do you see yourself in the future? 

In this episode, Rong interviews Gesa Piper, an alumni of the Theatre Academy and project coordinator of TIAN (TeaK’s International Alumni Network). They reflected on Uniarts’ language policy, the main function of languages as a tool for information trading within the academy, and various linguistic aspects in their practices. Link to TIAN’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tian_uniarts/ Timestamps  (0:38) – Self-introduction  (2:07) – What roles have you taken in Uniarts?  (3:38) – Body-based artistic practice  (12:00) – Everything is in relation to languages, structures, and allegories.  (21:10) – Language is more than just an information transmitter.  (27:55) – Language as a form of art  (30:52) – The state before language  (38:54) – How do you keep all your plants watered? How do you cope with multilingualism?  (44:35) – What are your thoughts on the language policy at Uniarts?  (53:57) – What is TIAN? How has your role as TIAN coordinator been?  (66:47) – Do you have a vision of what the future might look like? 

Lapsing Around is a new series on Life of an Art Student Pod that delves deep into the LAPS programme. In this episode, Georgios Rallis interviews Duncan Robertson, a student in the LAPS programme (Live Art and Performance Studies, MA at the Theatre Academy, Uniarts Helsinki).  Link to LAPS programme: https://www.uniarts.fi/en/study-programmes/live-art-and-performance-studies-master/ Link to blog post: https://blogit.uniarts.fi/en/latest-blog-posts/ Uniarts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uniartshelsinki/ LAPS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveart_performancestudies/ Georgios Rallis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gravity_grave/ Duncan Robertson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duncanrobertsson/ Timestamps  (0:32) – Self-introduction  (2:17) – If there were one corporate job you could try out for a year, what would it be and why?  (4:07) – How has the program been for you so far?  (8:32) – How was the application process for you?  (14:42) – What would be your thorns and roses throughout the two years of studying?  (20:54) – Do you have any advice for people who are applying?  (22:00) – If we look at the bigger picture—Uniarts and Finland.  (25:39) – How long have you been performing? How did it come about? Duncan’s practice centers around capitalism, power structures, and perhaps also masculinity in the business world.  (39:25) – Performance context at MUU Helsinki Contemporary Art Center (March 5–9, 2025)  (44:48) – Where do you see yourself in relation to the artistic field? Do you have any aspirations?  

Lapsing Around is a new three-episode series on Life of an Art Student Pod. In this episode, Georgios Rallis interviews Freja Backman, a lecturer in the LAPS programme (Live Art and Performance Studies, MA at the Theatre Academy, Uniarts Helsinki). They discuss their artistic practices, the meaning of “we” and collective today. Link to LAPS programme: https://www.uniarts.fi/en/study-programmes/live-art-and-performance-studies-master/ Uniarts: https://www.instagram.com/uniartshelsinki/ LAPS: https://www.instagram.com/liveart_performancestudies/ Georgios Rallis: https://www.instagram.com/gravity_grave/ Link to blog post: https://blogit.uniarts.fi/en/latest-blog-posts/  Timestamps (0:35) – Self-introduction (5:50) – What specifically attracted you to teaching in LAPS? (7:46) – Artists and society (9:55) – What aspect of the academy would you like to see change? (13:42) – Freja’s practice (21:00) – Earthy materiality in artistic practices (27:55) – The dualism between care and intimacy turning into intimidation—how do you relate to this, if at all? (38:36) – What is “we”? What would “we” do? Is collective work still a political stance, a marketing strategy, a failed project, or a necessity for our survival? What would a demonstration poem look like today? (42:48) – Shifting gears in between seasons in Finland (48:15) – What are your favorite metal bands 

Lapsing Around is a new three-episode series on Life of an Art Student Pod. In the first episode, Georgios Rallis interviews Tero Nauha, professor of the LAPS programme (Live Art and Performance Studies, MA at the Theatre Academy, Uniarts Helsinki). They discuss everything related to LAPS and Uniarts, including the application process, the programme’s content, and the experiences of students within the university. Link to LAPS programme: https://www.uniarts.fi/en/study-programmes/live-art-and-performance-studies-master/ Tero Nauha Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/teronauha/  Timestamps (1:08) – Self-introduction (5:50) – How Georgios discovered LAPS (7:17) – What is the programme about? How long has it been running? (11:30) – Application process and experiences (17:19) – What qualities do you look for in applicants? (26:05) – What’s your favorite part of the academy? What would you change if you could? (38:24) – How long have you been performing? Can you talk about your practice a bit? (51:15) – Let’s go back to capitalism for a bit (54:03) – Do you actually believe artistic production can be a cure for this social ailment or a sustainable way of living and creating? (66:44) – Do you think a different approach to materials could provide an alternative? (73:11) – What is the color of the future? What should we wear for the performance tomorrow?    

In this episode, Rong and Asja (Anastasiia Lapteva), who studies printmaking at the Academy of Fine Arts, discuss the process of preparing for a bachelor’s exhibition, how seminars are conducted, and how the practices are discussed both within the academy and beyond. Timestamps (0:45) – Self-introduction (1:52) – What’s the overall structure of the bachelor’s thesis? (3:34) – Does writing your thesis in Finnish relate to your practice? (5:16) – How does the exhibition process unfold within the study structure? (9:12) – How do the courses at the school help you prepare for the exhibition? (12:48) – How do people discuss their practices in seminars? (18:28) – Is the bachelor’s thesis seminar different from other seminars? (22:41) – What is the discussion vibe like at the academy? (28:04) – What kind of support does the academy provide? (33:27) – How is the oral examination conducted? (39:00) – Valuable lessons learned from the bachelor’s exhibition.

In this episode, Rong and Mark (Mark Reid Bulatovic), who mastered classical guitar performance at the Sibelius Academy, discuss post-graduation opportunities, how to continue creating art, and how they navigate Finland’s and Helsinki's art scene after graduating. The episode also includes conversations about language learning and cultural experiences.  Timestamps (0:30) - Self-introduction (1:38) - What do most people do after graduating from your academy? (3:15) - What are the possibilities for international students in your program? (7:40) - What grants have you been applying for, and what projects are you working on? (12:10) - The notion of being aware of what is represented subconsciously. (12:45) - What kind of support does your academy provide after graduation? (17:40) - How would you write a multi-year grant working plan? Or do you plan at all? (25:06) - Does your academy provide support for developing your career? (30:11) - What are you looking for from the Fine Arts Academy? The importance of commitment to what you’re doing. (35:28) - Microtonal music program (38:15) - From performing art to working in politics. (40:12) - How do grant applications and job searching affect your visa application? (41:22) - Helsinki as a place suitable for interdisciplinary work. (44:05) - Cultural exclusion and language learning experiences. (49:33) - Final tips for the listeners

In this episode, Rong interviews Chen (@ chen.nadler) from the Choreography program at the Theatre Academy to discuss post-graduation opportunities and how they navigate Helsinki's art scene as a completely new environment.  Urban Apa: https://urbanapa.fi/  Timestamps  (0:50) - Self-introduction  (1:23) - What do most people do after graduating from your academy?  (3:14) - What side jobs do people usually take?  (6:45) - Is it easier to start at the Academy if you’re in the dance field?  (7:47) - How did you navigate your path before entering the Academy?  (11:18) - The importance of connections and being patient  (12:45) - What kind of support does your academy provide after graduation?  (14:15) - What grants are available?  (17:30) - Tips for navigating the application jungle  (19:30) - How do you sustain yourself beyond grants?  (23:55) - The openness of the grant system in Finland and the impact of recent cultural funding cuts  (26:29) - Final tips for the listeners   

What are the career options for an arts management student? How can one find a job in Finland after graduating from Uniarts? In this episode, Uniarts ambassadors Haiyun (@asteroidcatcher) and Rong-Ci Zhang (@rrong.ci.z) share their thoughts and visions about life after graduation as artists in Finland. We discuss the possibilities for career paths after graduation, as well as issues related to residency permits.  Timestamps  (0:39) - Self-introduction  (1:33) - What do most people do after graduating from your academy?  (4:01) - What would be the most ideal situation for your life after graduation?  (4:33) - How much effort is needed to find a job as a producer in Finland?  (6:19) - How easy is it to expand your network beyond Finland?  (8:04) - Do people stay in Finland after graduation?  (10:00) - What do you envision for your life after graduation?  (14:19) - What are the requirements for the two-year job-search visa?  (16:06) - In addition to jobs, what other sources and opportunities are there for funding?  (17:55) - What is Music Finland?  (18:55) - Is the grant system reliable? What do people mostly rely on?  (19:27) - Would you consider moving back to your home country?  (20:54) - Do you still find creating art fulfilling? How do you balance money-making jobs with your art practices?  (24:25) - Do you have any advice for listeners planning to study in Finland?  (25:54) - How do you cope with the stress of job searching and applying for residency permits?  (28:08) - Entrepreneurship? 

This interview with Chen Nadler (@ chen.nadler) is truly amazing to discover how movement is a language to explore dreams, ideas and energies. Chen is studying a Master of Choreography in the Theatre Academy at the University of Arts Helsinki and creates worlds and spaces with people. In her studies, she dives deep into literature and meaning.   Find the blog about this episode here.   Timestamps  (0:29) - What do you learn?  (1:10) - What is it like to be a choreographer?   (4:00) - Similarities to the director and composer  (4:43) - Theory courses  (6:46) - Creative process  (10:59) - Application process  (12:05) - Chen’s story and transcribing choreography  (14:55) - Future career dreams  (16:42) - Themes of circles  (18:51) - Advice for someone applying  (19:56) - Collaboration  (22:10) - Well being    Hosted by Ellenor Rose Nish (@studiomokii, studiomokii.com).     A thought or a dream  Imagination, improvisation 

Sabina Aftyka (@sabinaaftyka) is developing her extraordinary skill of playing the accordion in the Sibelius Academy at the University of Arts Helsinki. After the admission process with a romantic piece, her daily life is filled with practice, friends, coffee, theory, her thesis and pedagogical studies. The future holds a daunting sense of calmness and attention-capturing multimedia performances.   Read the connected blog post here.   (00:00) - intro  (1:15) - What do you study in your degree?  (8:40) - What kind of things do you learning in your pedagogy module?   (12:45) - What was the process of getting into the university like?  (18:25) - Can you share some interesting trends or developments?  (20:55) - What do you see in the future of the field?  (22:34) - As your study and career processe, what do you hope to learn?  (24:25) - What do you think will happen after graduation?  (25:39) - How do people find the informations of your concerts?  (26:55) - How do you balance life and career?  Hosted by Ellenor Rose Nish (@studiomokii).

Sointu Saraste (@sointusa) is studying a Master of Contemporary Dance at the Theatre Academy at the University of Arts Helsinki. In this episode we learn about how someone can dance more, how dancers are politically active and how softness is developing in the field. Discover the route through the rigorous application process and the importance of sustainability and diversity in the dance world.   This is the connected blog post.   Timestamps  (0:28) - Introduction  (2:31) - Degree structure  (4:37) - Theory vs. Practice  (8:00) - What’s the focus of your degree? contemporary dance? History?  (9:26) - What are the available dance degrees in Theater Academy?  (9:55) - Dance styles and techniques  (13:09) - Dance classrooms in Theater Academy  (14:09) - Interesting courses  (15:16) - Application process  (16:47) - What made you choose dance field?  (19:36) - Advice for those who want to dance more  (20:49) - Your creative process  (24:54) - How does dance relate to the rest of the world?  (30:19) - What are the aspects for dancers after graduation?  (32:15) - What are your future hopes and dreams?  (33:36) - How do you avoid burnout?  (35:33) - Final thoughts and advice, go to protests! Stand in solidarity for Palestine!    Hosted by Ellenor Rose Nish (@studiomokii, studiomokii.com).  

Money, money, where's money? How can you save it? These are certainly questions that cross many students' minds. In this episode, Kuva ambassadors Anastasiia Lapteva (@aasyalapteva) and Rond-Ci Zhang (@rrong.ci.z) share insights on how student discounts are widely available in Helsinki. And, as a Uniarts student, there are several cultural events and venues where you can enjoy discounts.  This blog post has a nice summary of all the discounts. Happy savings :) (0:20) - intro  (1:18) - What kind of discounts do you use on a daily basis? (food)  (2:24) - What’s your favorite cafeteria?  (4:07) - K-Market discounts  (6:30) - Asian market (Jiahe SuperMarket) discounts and good tofu  (7:49) - R-kioski coffee student discount  (11:08) - Discounts for cultural events for Uniarts student  (13:29) - How about discounts for the museums and galleries outside Uniarts?  (16:19) - Analogue film developing discounts for Uniarts students  (17:29) - Art supply store Tempera discount  (18:54) - How about a discount for your hobbies?  (24:57) - How about transportation?  (26:23) - Discounts for long-distance trains in Finland  (27:49) - Adobe student discounts  (29:34) - Frank App    Resources mentioned in the episode:  Student cafeteria K-Market Frank App Asian market Events in Uniarts Museum card Analogue film-developing Art supply shop Sports for students Aalto University clubs VR (national railway operator in Finland) discount for students

We have written a series of blogs that deep dive into the path of becoming financially well as an artist. Covering investing, job searching, opening a bank and more. In this podcast episode, we colour in the picture with our personal experiences.   Links to blog posts: Investing for Artists Budgeting Tips How to open a bank account in Finland Guide to Finding a Great Job Link to course about investing Timestamps  (2:19) - Informative blog series  (3:08) - Investing as an artist  (5:30) - Ethically investing  (8:50) - Summer jobs  (11:00) - How to find a summer job?  (14:00) - Work dreams after graduation  (18:00) - Other professional skills for artists  (19:26) - Reflections on budgeting   (24:37) - Opening a bank account  (28:43) - Retirement     Hosted by Ellenor Rose Nish (@studiomokii, studiomokii.com) and Anastasiia Lapteva (@aasyalapteva).  

In this episode, Asja (@aasyalapteva), Rong (@rrong.ci.z), and Ruusu-Maria discuss how to survive the Finnish winter and cope with the loneliness that often accompanies life in Helsinki. (2:43) - How is Finnish winter like for you?  (9:58) - How did you survive that 40-degree Celsius temperature shift? (12:48) - Is Finnish winter really that horrible?  (17:48) - A tip for walking outside during the winter  (20:56) - Let's talk about lonliness!  (26:13) - First years in a new country had been the hardest!   (27:00) - There’s a difference between lonliness and being alone  (29:50) - How is it like to make new friends in Finland as a foreign student?  (33:40) - Hobbies help  (37:00) - Interactions with strangers  (44:12) - Foods that get you through the winter    Links to blog posts:  https://blogit.uniarts.fi/en/post/winter-survival-blog/  https://blogit.uniarts.fi/en/post/helsinki-survival-tips-food/   

Hosted by Ellenor Rose Nish (@studiomokii, studiomokii.com) and Ruusu-Maaria Brousseau (@ruusumaariabrousseau). In this heartfelt discussion, Elle and Ruusu-Maaria share how they manage to feel well, their hopes and dreams for the future of institutions and the dreadful current reality. Their well-being strategies range from designed Sunday resets to playing daily.   For a stunningly warm cup of tea guide, read this blog post on well-being.   Timestamps  (00:00) - Experiences  (16:40) - University resources available to students  (20:38) - How to have a society with good mental health?   (22:18) - The role of leadership in creating safe environments  (25:22) - Utopia and the unknown path  (27:23) - A possible solution  (29:07) - Productivity  (31:15) - Fine Art and wellbeing 

In this episode, Kuva ambassadors Anastasiia Lapteva (@aasyalapteva) and Rond-Ci Zhang (@rrong.ci.z) discuss their migration journeys and share how they navigated challenges like applying for a residence permit, searching for an apartment, and using public transportation with a student discount in Helsinki as newcomers.  Time stamps:  (0:25) - inroducing ourselves  (1:08) - What made you move to Helsinki at the beginning (question for Asja)?  (2:55) - How was your visa application process back then?  (7:10) - How was the whole moving process (question for Rong)?  (9:25) - Did you find it difficult to find an apartment?  (12:30) - Do you like your student housing?  (15:36) - A tip for finding student housing  (17:20) - Do you like our HSL transportation system?  (20:55) - How much does it take to live in Helsinki as a student?  (22:50) - K-Market student discount  (26:08) - 100 euros material grant and paper room in KuvA for students  (27:30) - Is it easy to get a part-time job?    For more insight read the connected blog posts:  https://blogit.uniarts.fi/en/post/housing-in-helsinki/    Resources mentioned in the episode:  https://student.uniarts.fi/general-info/information-about-student-housing-options/ 

In this first episode, Kuva ambassador Elle (@studiomokii) interviews Anastasiia Lapteva (@aasyalapteva) and Rong-Ci Zhang (@rrong.ci-z) about their experiences learning Finnish. Finnish, as a foreign language, might seem difficult and intimidating, so let's hear from those who are studying it! For more insight read the connected blog post! Timestamps (0:33) - Introducing ourselves (2:16) - Surprise game! (4:16) - Personal stories (7:30) - What are your reasons for learning Finnish? (11:35) - How have you learnt Finnish? (15:25) - When do you use Finnish? (17:23) - Challenges (20:35) - Future goals (23:03) - Final secret tips and words of wisdom For more insights, read the related blog post:How to Learn Finnish Resources mentioned in the episode: News in Simple Finnish: https://yle.fi/selkouutiset Simple Finnish Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sGoFvQUHdo4ND6hwjKxzj?si=81ccd75fa7b34f81 Flashcard App for Learning Vocabulary: https://apps.ankiweb.net/ Aalto University Open University Finnish Courses: https://www.aalto.fi/en/aalto-university-open-university/studying-finnish-language