Peer Groups and Corners to Support Studies for All Metropolia Students

Do you want more support for your studies, new perspectives on everyday life management, or peer support from other students?
Metropolia’s Student Wellbeing Services regularly organizes a variety of groups and “corners” where you can strengthen your own coping, study skills, and wellbeing in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere.

You can find up-to-date information on all Student Wellbeing Services groups and corners in the Student Information Bank – Groups Supporting Study Skills.

What do the groups and corners offer?

  • Practical tips to your studies
  • Tools for time management and stress management
  • The opportunity to share experiences and receive peer support
  • Guidance and inspiration from student wellbeing professionals

Who are the groups and corners for?

  • All Metropolia students – whether you are at the beginning of your studies, about to graduate, or just seeking an energy boost for everyday life.
  • Choose the group or activity that best suits your needs.

What is the difference between a group and a corner?

  • For groups, you commit to attending all meetings and become part of a peer-learning group that meets several times during the semester.
  • For corners, you can drop in once or as often as you like—there’s no need to commit to all sessions. It’s an opportunity to meet other students and arrange further meetings around a shared topic.

Getting a Grip on University Studies Group - in Finnish

Would you like support in honing your study skills? Struggling to start tasks or study for exams? This group will help you strengthen the study skills essential for university studies and find your own wellbeing-supportive study methods.

Implementation 1 – in Finnish

Getting a Grip on Your Final Thesis Group - in Finnish

Do you need peer support to work on your thesis and process your feelings about it? Stuck with your thesis? This group offers support for the thesis process and overcoming writer’s block.
Implementation 1 – in Finnish

  • When: Tuesday mornings 9:00–10:30 online, 4 sessions: 24.2., 10.3., 24.3., 7.4. (Note! 10.3. special time 8:30–10:00 due to Student Mental Health Week program)
  • Register for the Getting a Grip on Your Thesis group 
    More information: Maria Sukselainen, maria.sukselainen [at] metropolia.fi (maria[dot]sukselainen[at]metropolia[dot]fi)

Final Thesis Corners - in Finnish

Have you got your thesis on your mind, but lost your motivation or feel stuck? Do you need tips for getting started (again), scheduling, or the writing process?
Metropolia’s new Thesis Corner is a low-threshold support workshop offering peer support, productivity tips, and inspiring activities for students at any stage of their thesis. In spring 2026, the Thesis Corner will visit every Metropolia campus:

  • Arabia: 18.2.2026, 12:00–14:00, AR128b Event Hall
  • Myllypuro: 4.3.2026, 12:00–14:00, MPC5011
  • Myyrmäki: 18.3.2026, 12:00–14:00, MMA104
  • Karamalmi: 15.4.2026, 12:00–14:00, KMD750

These corners are held in Finnish, but you can join to practice Finnish and study at the same time. 

Contents:

  • Discussion with fellow students attending the Thesis Corner
  • Brief info sessions about different phases of thesis work, supporting motivation, time management, and overcoming obstacles
  • Opportunity to work on your own thesis tasks in a shared space alongside others

You can join for as long as suits you – whether you’re just starting or finishing your thesis. You may visit one or several Thesis Corners. No pre-registration needed. The Thesis Corner is facilitated by staff from Student Wellbeing Services.
Please note! The Thesis Corner does not provide content or research method guidance for your thesis. If needed, you’ll be directed to appropriate help.
More information: Antti Äijänen,  antti.aijanen [at] metropolia.fi (antti[dot]aijanen[at]metropolia[dot]fi) 

Focus Corners on Teams - in Finnish

Are you a master procrastinator? Is your mind wandering? Is it difficult to focus on studying, assignments, or lectures? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! You’re warmly welcome to the low-threshold Focus Corners held online during the spring semester!
In a Focus Corner, there’s a short introduction, followed by time for discussion or to start your own study tasks. Let’s take that hardest first step together! These corners are held in Finnish, but you can join to practice Finnish and study at the same time. 

Focus Corners in Teams:

  • 18.2.2026, 15:00–16:00 Regulating alertness
  • 4.3.2026, 15:00–16:00 Modifying your environment
  • 18.3.2026, 15:00–16:00 Focus in class
  • 1.4.2026, 15:00–16:00 Procrastination
  • 15.4.2026, 15:00–16:00 Time thieves

No pre-registration required! You can attend all sessions in Teams or just drop in for topics that interest you. There’s no need to speak or turn on your microphone if you don’t want to – you’re welcome just to listen.
Participation link for Focus Corners in Teams – join the sessions at the times listed above. Please try to join at the start of each session to respect everyone’s working peace.
More information: Noora Mononen, noora.mononen [at] metropolia.fi (noora[dot]mononen[at]metropolia[dot]fi)

Math Corners

Is math giving you trouble? Come to the Math Corner if you want to talk about math or need extra support. The Math Corner is facilitated by special education teacher Tero Kärkkäinen. Other students are usually also present. You can stay for a moment or a longer time.

Math Corner visits Metropolia campus libraries:

  • Mondays 11:00–13:00 Karamalmi
  • Tuesdays 11:00–13:00 Myyrmäki
  • Wednesdays 11:00–13:00 Arabia
  • Thursdays 11:00–15:00 Myllypuro

The links below provide more information about weekly meetings and the latest updates on Math Corners. You can also register and express your wishes in advance through the links, but this is not required. Math Corner is bilingual: Finnish and English.
Math Corners English registration form 
More information: Tero Kärkkäinen, tero.karkkainen [at] metropolia.fi (tero[dot]karkkainen[at]metropolia[dot]fi).

Tailored Math Workshops for Groups

Group-specific or topic-specific math workshops can be arranged, for example, for medication calculations, business math assignments, or any other topic.
Math workshops can be held in Finnish or English.
For more information or to book a math workshop for your group:
Tero Kärkkäinen
Special Education Teacher
tero.karkkainen [at] metropolia.fi (tero[dot]karkkainen[at]metropolia[dot]fi)

Kind regards,
Metropolia Student Wellbeing Services
Antti Äijänen