"[A]ll my colleagues are in good positions, at good companies, so it’s all about sharing knowledge, good ideas, and experience. We also had nice instructors with practical experience"

"Novia UAS offers a wide range of cutting edge technology to support students both practically and theoretically throughout the study years."

"[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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

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

"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."