In this video we talk about a few simple things that you can do in order to prepare for your first university term in Finland. While these things might not feel revolutionary, I really hope that I touched on some topics that you might not have thought of before.
Relocating to a new country for work or for your studies can feel overwhelming because of the huge amount of things that you should do and consider. This is why I wanted to share some of the things that I’ve noticed people forgetting quite frequently.
00:00 - Intro
00:55 - Prepare yourself financially
02:26 - Go shopping for necessities
05:03 - Buy all electronics before coming to Finland
06:00 - Buy an adapter for the Finnish electric plugs
07:01 - Gather all needed documents for migrating to Finland
07:45 - Have some cash with you
08:10 - Check that your payment card can be used abroad
08:28 - Make sure you have a place to stay when you arrive to Finland
09:00 - If you are renting an apartment unfurnished
09:14 - Contact your study tutor before travelling
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