The programme is coordinated by Lahti University of Applied Sciences and Lahti University Consortium. It aims at matching international higher education students in Lahti with local families and offering these students an opportunity to experience real Finnish life and culture, as well as make new local friends.
Integration into a completely new culture is a challenging process for international students; in particular for those who wish to complete a degree in a foreign country and potentially settle there after finishing their studies. The Friendship Family Programme is aimed at supporting international students with their integration into the Finnish society.
The programme is coordinated by Lahti University of Applied Sciences and Lahti University Consortium. It aims at matching international higher education students in Lahti with local families and offering these students an opportunity to experience real Finnish life and culture, as well as make new local friends.
Networking with local people enriches students’ experience of living in Finland. With the friendship family students can practice language skills and learn more about everyday life in Finland. In return, Finnish families have a great chance to increase their international experience, improve their language skills, learn about new cultures and make new international friends. Cook, go skiing or meet for a coffee – students and families can decide together what they want to do.
The Friendship Family Programme of the Lahti region starts in January 2013 and finishes in May 2013. The programme kicks off in a first meeting organised for students and families in January. After this the students and families meet approximately once a month during the summer semester.
Experience Finnish culture and everyday life though a local friendship family!
For more information about the programme, please contact us.
Ms Henna Eskonsipo-Bradshaw
Lahti University of Applied Sciences
Paasikivenkatu 715110 Lahti
henna.eskonsipo-bradshaw at lamk.fi
Ms Eira Rosberg
Lahti University Consortium
Niemenkatu 7315140 Lahti
eira.rosberg at lahdenyliopistokeskus.fi
