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"The shipping industry is an international industry with English as its main language. To be professionally educated with strong skills in English is an advantage in the competition for seagoing jobs."

"Studying at Novia has definitely given extra value and new tools for my career. Leaving your own comfort zone and challenging yourself is very rewarding."

"First and foremost, I chose to study in Finland because it is one of the happiest, safest and stable country in the world."

"[T]he teachers match their surroundings; a majority are former officers with decades of experience behind them. I’m assured the ground truth of the industry from professional sources."

"My own goal with this program is to find new avenues and means for improving current processes."

"The student residence is close to the campus, so it is easy to build contacts to other students. Each season gives its own sparkle to the city and its atmosphere."

"My liking for ships actually stemmed from my liking of Finland... because I visited Finland whenever I could and that obviously involved travelling by ship."

"I see the programme as a complement and continuance to my previous experiences and as something that can eventually bring about new opportunities as e.g. a self-employed person."

"I choose to study nursing because I personally like helping and caring for others in need of medical attention."

"Living in Vaasa has been a calm, safe and cool experience."

During the study years my language skills improved enormously altogether with my professional skills, which was kind of the point why I chose Novia in the beginning

The universities and student unions in Vaasa, the Vaasa Student Housing Foundation VOAS and the City of Vaasa are co-organizing the opening event of the academic year at the Vaasa Market Square.

Welcome to Wasa Future Festival - YoungTalk 22!