Life of an art student

Siiri gains a wide perspective of humanities and culture through the lens of music and shares her experience at an internship with Helsinki Urban Art.

Tuuli shares her journey into, and experience studying, music education at Sibelius Academy, including her background, the program’s structure, and current issues in the field.

First-year student Anna Korolainen Crevier discusses the unique double degree program and her research into how pleasure and playfulness can unlock creativity.

Students Matilda and Yesol explain how the program provides the skills for all the creative, managerial, and entrepreneurial work that happens behind the scenes.

Graduating Theatre Academy Student Ambassador, Sointu Saraste introduces the Uniarts Student Activism movement and reflects back on the student occupation of the Sörnäinen campus lobby ‘Kookos’ in the Autumn of 2023.

Student ambassador Anna Korolainen Crevier shares her experiences of a week-long course on curating and spectating at Berlin Theatertreffen, a festival that brings together 10 “most remarkable” performances from Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Giorgia Lolli, MA Choreography student at Uniarts Helsinki, reflects on her three years of living in Finland and the unexpected lessons learned beyond the classroom – from navigating student life to embracing Finnish winter.

Singer-composer Niki Main participated in a multidisciplinary course to produce a brand-new 20-minute opera. “We ended up with a smooth-sailing and close-knit group whom I’ve trusted with my share of the work from beginning to end, without hesitation.”

Getting some fresh air and exploring the surrounding nature is always a good idea for an art student! Student ambassador Snowdrop recommends islands to experience in Helsinki.

Student ambassadors Catrin, Snowdrop, Elle, Rong-Ci and Anastasiia introduce themselves. Want to ask about fine arts studies? You can reach us at: kuva.student.ambassadors@uniarts.fi.