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2011 21/01
Kello 9:58 | By Johanna Kesti | Posted in Facility Management | Tagged , , , , , |

FM life

Even though many parts of the students’ life for FMs are similar than for MMMs, I thought that it would be a good idea to mention some things about our studies. However, it is a good idea to read also Mona’s posts to know more about life in Jyväskylä.

© J. Kesti

© J. Kesti

The FMs are mainly studying at JAMK’s Lutakko campus which has just about a perfect location. We are just a short walk from the city center, right next to Jyväskylä’s travel center, harbor and conference center. The campus is a blend of old and new, as the Dynamo building is modern looking and Turbine building is actually an old factory with red brick walls. Finding the campus is rather easy as there’s a tall, red chimney between the two buildings. And the chimney even has a small sauna inside it. :)

Some courses, including language studies, are held at the main campus about a 20 minute walk away. The compulsory courses have lots of business, research & development, and management studies. As for the elective studies, FMs are free to select courses from all degree programmes but you are expected to focus on at least one field of FM. However, you are allowed to do some courses on subjects that have nothing to do with FM. Yes, bird watching is one of those options, but you can also select courses on first aid, business clothing or photography – or something completely different. The choice is yours. If you are interested on going to student exchange, it is the perfect time to put your personal study plan to use, and do as many electives as possible on your field of interest.

Like Mona has already told you, JAMKO is our student union. But the study field organization for hospitality management students is called MatkaRaTa Ry (which translates to travel lane, but actually comes from the Finnish names of the three study fields that are in the Tourism and Services Management). All FMs have the possibility to participate in their operations, and the MatkaRaTa events are a perfect way to meet other hospitality management students – some of whom are studying in Finnish. In order to get to know Jyväskylä and other students of JAMK, the freshman event Tursajaiset is something you will not want to miss. The event will take place in September and more information will be available in the beginning of the autumn semester. ;)

 BR,

Johanna

P.S. As my lovely internet connection decided to stop working, this entry was posted even later than the previous ones. Sorry about that.

2011 15/01
Kello 15:59 | By Mona Pitkänen | Posted in Music and Media Management | Tagged , , , , , , , |

Conquering the Middle Earth.

© H. Kynsijärvi

© H. Kynsijärvi

Becoming a Mömmö requires moving to Jyväskylä (the city of grains), Finland, as MMM is a unique program. For some it might feel like an unbearable obstacle, as especially people living in the capital city area usually think that there is no life outside the Ring road III. I guess I have the right to say that, because I’ve been one of them. For almost all of my life I’ve been certain that I’d never move away from Helsinki (at least anywhere more north), but when it turned out that to be able to study Music and Media Management I would have to move to the Central Finland, there was really no choice. I also started thinking that it could be healthy to see something else for a change, and in the end, it’s only for a few years.

Jyväskylä is a great city to study in! Everything is near, but it’s still big enough not to cause anxiety for people who are used to a bigger territory. The lakes and nature are beautiful, and the city was actually built around the water system. JAMK University of Applied Sciences has three campuses in the city centre of Jyväskylä and one in Saarijärvi (65km north from Jyväskylä), where the agrologist students study. Jyväskylä has also its own university, so the city is filled with vibrant student life. There are a lot of cultural events, sporting possibilities and nightlife, so it’s for certain that you won’t get bored.

Also JAMK offers a bunch of things to do. You can become an international tutor, who helps the exchange students to settle in Jyväskylä and get them started with their studies. Another choice is to apply for degree tutoring, which means that you’ll tutor the new Mömmös. I’ve been both, and I can tell it’s a lot of fun, let alone you get credits for it! Check out what additional possibilities our student union JAMKO has.

@ H. Kynsijärvi

@ H. Kynsijärvi

If you’re interested in organizational activities, you take part in Sauma Ry. Sauma is the study field association for MMM, media design and fashion & clothing students, and its purpose is not only to organize cool events such as an annual cruise and a spring excursion, but also to make sure that the students get quality education and that their rights are not violated. Last year I was the publicist for Sauma, and now I’m a deputy member in the board. Again: beneficial and educational future-wise, but also having a superb time with awesome people. It also looks good in your CV, by the way ;) .

I can say that I have enjoyed my time in Jyväskylä, JAMK and Mömmö family. It feels sad that this is my last spring here, but I’m trying not to think about it. I’ve made great friends who I hopefully get to work with in the future. Being a Mömmö is a privilege, I could say. It’s studying a interesting and developing industry, growing into expertise and actually loving it, meeting wonderful people and having a time of your life.

Wow, I think I got sidetracked as it’s not my last post (and the paragraph above sounds like it). However, let’s see what I come up with tomorrow!

Cheers,

Mona