Friends Program
Welcome to Friends Program!
Would you like to get to know more Finnish and international students? Join the Friends Program!
The Friends Program brings together Finnish and international students – it’s all about meeting, making friends, and enjoying relaxed time with people from different cultures. We meet once a month for various activities: relaxing, chatting, eating, and having fun together! The program continues throughout the academic year, and you can join at any time. The main language of the program is English, but communicating in other languages is also welcome. Participation is free of charge. The goal is to create genuine encounters and lasting friendships. Because friendship is valuable – come be a part of building meaningful connections!
Registration to Friends Program is needed before arriving to events.
Schedule
Autumn 2026
- Fri 30.10. klo 17 Fokus, Mall of Tripla, Kick off event
- Thu 12.11. klo 18-19 Bowling-night, Tapiola Bowling center
- Fri 27.11. klo 17 Fokus, Mall of Tripla, Prechristmas party
- Fri 11.12. klo 16 Ateneum, Art gallery Helsinki
Spring 2027
- Sat 30.1. Sledging/ Winter Garden (due to weather) klo 14-16
- Fri 12.2. klo 17 Fokus, Mall of Tripla, Kick out party
More information
We look forward to seeing as many Friends as possible in the events! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. 😊
University Chaplains Maikki, Matleena, Panu & Hanna - the Friends Program Team
Matleena Ikola
University Chaplain of Metropolia UAS and DIAK
matleena.ikola [at] evl.fi (matleena[dot]ikola[at]evl[dot]fi)
phone: +358 50 325 2135
Ig: metropoliachaplains / inhimillisyyttaetsimassa