Orientation to Studies (3cr)

Objective

Familiarisation with studying:

You will
-learn how to use the services and learning environments offered by the University of Applied Sciences.
-learn to assess your own competence and professional development, and become familiar with the practice of development discussions.
-also be familiar with the key regulations governing your studies, such as degree regulations and credit transfer practices.
-also be familiar with the activities and services of the Students' Union.
-be able to use the services and learning environments offered by the University of Applied Sciences.

Familiarization with your study field

- You are familiar with your own education program's curriculum and operating methods.
- You know how to create your own personal study plan.
- you know how to seek guidance for your studies
- you take responsibility for your professional growth, learning, and your own ability to study
- you integrate into the student community and contribute to a good study atmosphere
- you are able to view learning as a multidimensional phenomenon
- you are able to develop your study skills to the level required for higher education studies
- you recognize what kind of learner you are, assess your own study skills and what kind of

Content

Familiarization with the curriculum and teaching practices

-Getting to know Karelia's information systems: Karelia.fi, PAKKI, PEPPI, ATOMI, study guide, work schedules, EXAM, and Intranet.
-Studying at a university; field-specific information, language information, study guidance, study counselors, YTHS, parish, international services, and the student union POKA
- Examination regulations, general operating practices and rules, and general and field-specific competencies
-Library and information services, information retrieval
-Preparing a personal study plan (HOPS)
-Student well-being, introduction to VIP student activities and VIP selection
- Information related to international internships and studies
- Study skills, study styles, and strategies
- Studying in groups and teams
- How do I learn best and how can I improve my learning?
- How do emotions and motivation affect learning?
-Self-direction, life management, time management, and stress management
- start discussion