Supporting your study wellbeing, April 2025
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 well-being and career reflections.
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!
A feel-good event in Alvar Aalto Park 9.4.
On Wednesday, April 9th, from 11 am to 2 pm, a feel-good event will be held during students' mental health week. The event, organized by AYY, will feature alpacas, representatives from student organizations, and student wellbeing specialists at Aalto University such as Starting Point of Wellbeing and YTHS. The event is part of .
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.
Theses & Tomatoes: Sart 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!
Groups, workshops and online materials for students
Here you'll find information on our groups, workshops and online material for well-being, study skills and coping. The pages are administered by the Starting Point of Wellbeing. The groups and workshops are conducted in Finnish or English.
The Best Thing Today is a podcast series by Aalto University’s psychologists
The Best Thing Today is a podcast series by Aalto study, career and advanced study psychologists.
During the academic year, FSHS arrange preventive and treatment groups both remotely and at our service units. In a group you can get support for your health and life management. More information on the website.
UniSport Buddy is a low-threshold platform where you can find a sports buddy, for example, for a workout, ball games or jogging. Anyone can join, and you do not need to be a UniSport customer to use the service. The UniSport Buddy is a great way to find new friends and get more motivation for exercise.
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 in December and spring term and learn more about the Carefree Shoulders break exercise sessions .
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Welcome to the Friends Program! Fall 2026
Want to make friends in Finland? If your answer is yes, then the Friends Program is perfect for you! We are looking for both Finnish and international students to join.
Apply to the University of Helsinki’s Swedish-language Nightingale mentoring programme!
Students at Aalto University can apply to University of Helsinki’s Swedish-language Nightingale mentoring programme that brings together higher education students and children who are between the ages of 9 and 12 and who live in Helsinki.
Back on track –workshop series 29.9. & 27.10.2026
Starting Point of Wellbeing is organizing a two-time peer support workshop series for those who have progressed in their studies more slowly than they hoped, or are returning to their studies after a break. The workshop is multilingual, and we use English as the common language.