International Discussions of the Round Table

Winter is coming! Darker days are sure to come, but that must not mean darker times. International students make up a considerable amount of the student population in the Jyväskylä higher education group and in Finland. Unfortunately, they could also be considered one of the most vulnerable groups of students with their own unique challenges in daily life and studying. As your student unions, JYY and JAMKO take very seriously the role of representing the interest of all students, especially a student group such as international students. To continue in our work, we would like to gather information from the people who really understand the situation of international students and who are better for that than international students themselves. On the 23rd of November 2026, JYY and JAMKO will be hosting 'The International Discussions of the Round Table' at the city library. There will be a feast, interesting conversation, and an opportunity to make some valuable changes. The event will be in the form of facilitated peer discussions on a variety of topics surrounding the daily life of international students in Jyvaskyla. The topics will range from studies, work, employment opportunities, community, and overall mental and physical wellbeing. The discussion will be used as a basis for the student unions' advocacy and actions in the coming years. Your participation is not only appreciated but vital. So, tell all your friends and look out as the registrations open on 9.11.