Student wellbeing
Xamk supports students in all matters related to their studies. You receive support for completing your studies, developing your skills, and maintaining your wellbeing and study ability. The entire staff of our university works to ensure your wellbeing.
Support for different stages of studies
Wellbeing is created by many different factors, most of which individuals can influence themselves. However, wellbeing and resilience also require support and assistance from others. At Xamk, we ensure that support is available.
Teachers, internship supervisors, the student affairs office, and many other support services provide help with learning and completing studies.
For skill development or career planning, for example, you can turn to student coordinator, teachers, or student wellbeing advisor.
To maintain wellbeing and study ability, you can seek assistance from student wellbeing advisor, study psychologists, or special education teachers. Student health services and school chaplains are also available to support you.
Tutors, the student union Kaakko, and Xamk’s Sports and recreational activities are also at your disposal.
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Student health services
Student health services
Student health services are provided through YTHS. You can find the locations, information about the services, and contact details for Xamk campus locations on the YTHS website.
Student Union Kaakko
Student Union Kaakko
The student union acts as a link between students and the university. In addition to organizing various activities, training sessions, and events, the student union offers personal services and advice. Through involvement in the student union, you can also make new friends.
Sports and other recreational activities
Sports and other recreational activities
Students have the opportunity to engage in activities such as sports and music, both in guided sessions and independently. At Xamk, sports and hobby tutors play a key role in organizing leisure activities, as they are responsible for various sports and hobby groups.
You have the chance to exercise, engage in hobbies, try new activities, and participate in a variety of sports events. Or perhaps you want to combine elite sports with your studies? That’s possible at Xamk. Read about the sports opportunities at our campuses and join us!
Student well-being personnel
Student well-being personnel
Student well-being experts, study psychologists, and special education teachers are here to support you when you encounter minor or major challenges in your studies.
Accessibility of studies
Equal studying and learning environment is for everyone. Your studies can progress as planned, even if you have a learning difficulty, illness, disability, different language and cultural background, or other factors that may affect your studies.
We make individual teaching arrangements when necessary. Our aim is to make education accessible
Listen to the Student Well-being podcast
Listen to the Student Well-being podcast
FAQ – Study Psychologists Saure & Häkkilä is a podcast series where Xamk’s study psychologists, Karoliina Saure and Mari Häkkilä, discuss current topics that concern university students.
Topics include remote studying, difficulties in starting, concentration, and other questions related to studying, learning, and well-being.
Special education teachers supporting students.
Special education teachers supporting students.
In Xamk, the job description of a special education teacher includes working with students and leading groups that support study skills. The work with students emphasizes learning challenges and providing guidance and support.
Support for learning is always discussed together with the student. In guidance discussions, the need for support is assessed, and efforts are made to find new approaches and methods to facilitate progress in studies.
Annie Advisor is part of the support network.
Annie Advisor is part of the support network.
Xamk invests in preventing study interruptions. Only about one-fifth of students in need of support seek help. In addition to a multidisciplinary support network, Annie Advisor is also available.
Annie Advisor is a text message and WhatsApp-based well-being service that allows contact with students and offers targeted assistance according to their needs.