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The main page of Aalto's guidance and support

On this page, we have collected information about services, materials and individuals that can help students with their study planning, study wellbeing and career reflections.

Starting Point of Wellbeing offers drop-in guidance on matters related to wellbeing and study ability - New term begins on 2 September

Starting Point of Wellbeing offers guidance on matters related to well-being and study ability. You can meet with study psychologists, study counselors, special educators, Aalto chaplains, and career counselors without an appointment – check the drop-in guidance times on the website and come for a chat!

Courses, workshops and self-study materials for students

Here you'll find information on our groups, workshops and online material for wellbeing, study skills and coping. The pages are administered by the Starting Point of Wellbeing. The groups and workshops are conducted in Finnish or English.

Personal Impact course offering 2024-2025

Personal Impact brings to light already existing courses in Aalto University on values and meaningfulness, self-leadership, societal impact, human potential and well-being. Courses boost your skills of self-leadership, leadership and personal development. Check the list of courses.

Mind & Study - toolbox for being well in studies (3cr) in the second period 

Do you want to improve your study wellbeing and skills using peer support and researched information? After taking this course, you will recognize the factors that affect your own ability to study and your wellbeing, and you will understand the importance of those in terms of meaningfully smooth studying. In addition, you will learn skills with which you can achieve study goals, which are meaningful to you, without sacrificing your own wellbeing.

Back on track –workshop series in October

Aalto's study psychologists and a guidance counsellor are organizing a two-time peer support workshop series for students who are returning to their studies after a longer break or who have studied very little during the past year. Sign up by 30 September! More information and registration via the link. 

Start your studies with Pomodoro

Are you having trouble getting started with your studies? Do you struggle to establish routines? Does studying feel like a lonely task? Would you like to study alongside others in a similar situation? Join us for guided studying and pick up tips for more effective work during Pomodoro sessions!

The Best Thing Today podcast series by Aalto University’s psychologists

The Best Thing Today is a podcast series hosted by the psychologists at Aalto University Learning Services. In the podcast, the psychologists casually talk about wellbeing topics – ranging from student wellbeing to the wellbeing of employees.

During the academic year, the Finnish Student Healthcare Service (FSHS) organizes preventive and treatment groups both remotely and at the service units. In a group you can get support for your health and life management. See more information about groups and read more about FSHS's services . 

Nyyti ry. is an organisation that focuses on mental health work for students. Check out activities and services that Nyyti provides in English.

Enjoy free training until 30 September when you buy a 12-month or 4-month full-day or half-day training card, only at the UniSport Otaniemi sports centre. During the offer period with no charge, the training card will only work at the Otaniemi sports centre and, from 1 October, at all UniSport sports centres. Learn more about Otaniemi’s training card offer via the link. 

UniSport offers Carefree Shoulders exercise breaks open to all and free of charge on campuses and via MyWellness. These moments of relaxation are a great opportunity to free up tension and look after your body in the middle of a busy day. Carefree Shoulders sessions are open to anyone interested, and no advance registration is required. See the schedules for all campuses and learn more about the Carefree Shoulders break exercise sessions . 

Hilma arranges online courses in Gender and Women’s Studies. Check out the course offering for Autumn 2024.