University of Lapland guidance pages for studies and everyday life
If you are looking for advice on study guidance, planning your studies, IT-related matters connected to your studies, or even employment, take a look at the page compiled by the University of Lapland. It gathers a wide range of contact information grouped by topic. You may also want to check the university’s page related to wellbeing and everyday support, which collects information about key wellbeing and cultural services for students.
Higher Education Student Curators in Lapland
You can receive guidance and advice from higher education student curators on various issues related to studying and wellbeing. You can leave a contact request by email at kuraattorit(at)luc.fi – write call request in the subject line and include your name and phone number in the message.
Campus Pastors of the Rovaniemi Parish
The campuses of the University of Lapland and Lapland University of Applied Sciences have their own campus workers whom you can visit to talk about anything under the sun, have a cup of coffee or tea, or even pray together. Read more here.
Nyyti ry
Nyyti ry is an organization that promotes students’ mental health and study ability. It provides students and study communities with information, support, and activities related to mental wellbeing and coping with studies. Nyyti has compiled on its website a wide range of contacts and resources related to everything from urgent help needs to employment questions.
Ohjaamo
Ohjaamo Rovaniemi provides information, advice, and guidance for young people under 30 related to job searching, education, and everyday life matters.
Neiot – Girls’ House Rovaniemi
Girls’ House is a leisure activity space for girls that carries out gender-, culture-, and age-sensitive social youth work. Girls’ Houses are maintained by local settlement associations. In Rovaniemi, the activities of Girls’ House are organized by Rovalan Nuoret ry. If you are interested in visiting the Girls’ House, check the calendar to see what open activities are available and join in! You can also arrange a personal introduction time for yourself or for a young person you would like to accompany to the activities.
Poppari
Poppari, the youth information point of the City of Rovaniemi’s youth services, provides information and advice for people under 30 and their families on matters related to young people’s lives.
FSHS (Finnish Student Health Service)
FSHS provides healthcare services for higher education students. It has compiled a health information resource on its website that helps guide what to do regarding physical and mental health concerns. Read more about using FSHS services here.
Kela
Are you wondering about Kela benefits such as study grant, student loan, or the student loan compensation? Check out Kela’s page for students on the topic.
Domus Arctica
Do you live in student housing provided by Domus Arctica (DAS) in Rovaniemi and have questions about your apartment, contract, or the building? Take a look at DAS’s housing guide.
LYY Legal Aid
Do you need legal advice, for example regarding a rental agreement? You can contact the legal aid officer provided for members by the Student Union of the University of Lapland (LYY) – read more here.