Welcome to Turku!
This week, we are saying hello to Turku’s new international arrivals! Our hosts Jonathon and Roza discuss their own experiences of landing in Turku and share some top tips from new international students.
We are also joined by International House Turku’s ‘Welcome to Turku’ Programme Coordinator, Deeana Lehtinen, to hear more about our autumn activity plus a new mentoring scheme for non-EU newcomers.
If you have any questions or comments for our podcast team, please reach out to us via our social media channels!
For more details about the Community Powered Integration project, contact Deeana by email:
International House Turku services
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Starting a Business in Turku
In this episode, we are talking all things entrepreneurship! First, we speak to the Business Services team here at International House Turku to discuss the local business environment and learn some top tips for anyone considering entrepreneurship.
We also welcome to the podcast Buddhika Gamage, Managing Director at Simplifly Finland, to discuss his experiences of starting and growing his business in Turku as an international entrepreneur.
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International House Turku Business Advisor
Transcription of the episode can be downloaded from here.
How to speak Finnish in Turku
Tällä viikolla, eli this week we are taking on the Finnish language! We talk to Tiina Hirard from Turku University of Applied Sciences about how to boost your language skills, as well as how much Finnish you really need to know.
Our podcast producer and resident ‘Turkulainen’ Markku Liukkonen also joins us to discuss the Turku dialect and how speaking Finnish in our area can be slightly different to the textbooks.
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Turkuseuran Tämmöttös Podcast (in Finnish)
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Studying in Turku
Welcome to the International House Turku Podcast! Your guide to living, working and studying in Turku.
This week, we are talking about university studies in Turku! Jonathon and Roza share their experiences of being international students, including some surprising differences when it comes to studying culture. We also discuss the application process and the main things to consider when deciding on a degree programme.
Later in the episode, we look ahead to the upcoming Study and Stay in Turku career event! We welcome host Fateme Ghorbanpour to the studio for a chat about what viewers can expect from the event, as well as her own journey to becoming an international Master’s student at the University of Turku.
If you have any questions or comments for our podcast team, please reach out to us via our social media channels!
Transcription of the episode can be downloaded here.
Job-hunting in Turku
This week, we are discussing how to find a job in Turku. Jonathon and Roza take a look at the current situation of the Finnish labour market and share their own experiences of finding that often-elusive first work opportunity.
We also welcome recruitment expert Kirsi Laine to the podcast to hear more about what Finnish employers are looking for, as well how to optimise your job applications.
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Services for for jobseekers and employees
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We answer your questions!
This week, Jonathon and Roza dive into the mailbag and answer your questions! We cover topics including activities for newcomers, healthcare services and finding a job whilst studying.
To round off the first series of the podcast, we then look forward to the holiday season in Turku, Finland’s official Christmas city.
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Transcription of the episode is downloadable from here.
Turku 800
Welcome to the International House Turku Podcast! Your guide to living, working, and studying in Turku.
In the second episode of season two, we will be talking about the upcoming Turku 800 years celebrations. The City of Turku is inviting every “turkulainen” to participate in planning the anniversary celebrations.
Our “Roving Reporter” Daniil Kuznetsov interviews the anniversary project manager Suvi Innilä about the arrangements for the anniversary celebrations.
We talk with IHT's own "Turku expert" Olga Henriksson, who has worked as a guide for the City of Turku. Olga shares her best tips on what to do in Turku, what to see, and how she came to feel like a true Turku resident.
Explore the arrangements for Turku's anniversary celebrations and find out how you can participate here: https://www.turku.fi/en/800
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From studies to working life
In this episode, we are talking about finding a job in Turku after you have finished your studies! Jonathon and Roza discuss their own experiences of moving from university to working life, before revealing what you can already do now during your studies to improve your future career prospects.
We also welcome Inna Hau into the studio as she reflects on her journey from a Master’s degree programme at the University of Turku to her current role as a Talent Acquisition Consultant, and shares her advice for current students who would like to stay in Finland.
Jonathon and Roza will once again be answering audience feedback at the end of this series, so please reach out to us via our social media channels with your questions and comments about life in Turku!
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International Student Support Service: https://www.turku.fi/en/integration-services/international-student-support-service
Study and Stay in Turku event (5.11.25): https://sites.utu.fi/study-and-stay-turku/