Experiences of Students

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Welcome to Oulu University of Applied Sciences

With great excitement I welcome you to a remarkable city. It was a great experience for me when I joined the University in autumn 2007 and got introduced to the city and the people of Oulu. For sure I had a nice time and graduated quite early.

I believe studying should be a thing of fun and conduciveness, which Oulu as a city provides. We had entertaining times with fellow students, the sauna parties, etc. we were also involved in interesting academic activities that helped to develop our professional life.

I hope that as a student of this university you will take advantage of the structures and facilities provided by the school authorities that will help you mold the future you into the professional and attractive individual that you should be. Regular interaction with your teachers is vital, taking part in all assignments and classes is also compulsory.

As a student of information technology, I wanted to be as skillful as the big names, but it had to start from somewhere, and as the saying goes "a journey of a thousand miles begins with a step". Oulu UAS provides you the tutoring and guidance you need to complete the "thousand miles".

I took advantage of the lectures I have received as a student and I applied for a job position as a software engineer. During the recruitment process I was given a project to implement and to return it in few days. I went home, locked my doors and started using the skills I have gained to implement the project. I completed the project on time and I was recruited. I later realised that it was not only the skills I learnt from the university, but also the determination to complete my responsibilities: the course assignments I was involved in taught me to be prompt in finishing my tasks.

I am encouraging you as a student to take advantage of all the structures being provided by the university, get involved in activities and be prompt to complete course assignments. It builds up your professional skills and determination to succeed.

Always remember that we are willing to help you at any time – you only need to ask.

Have a wonderful stay in Oulu, I am wishing you all the best in your studies.

Cheers.

Bob
(b.Eng).

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