Life of an art student

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.

Student ambassadors Anna, Pauliina, Sointu and Chen introduce themselves. Want to ask about theatre, dance or performance studies? You can reach us at: teak.student.ambassadors@uniarts.fi.

Student ambassadors Matilda, Tuuli, Sabina, Olena, Miina, Haiyun and Anton introduce themselves. Want to ask about music studies? You can reach us at: siba.student.ambassadors@uniarts.fi.

Student Ambassador Chen from the Theatre Academy reflects on her experience of a short-term student exchange at the University of the Arts in Iceland.

Student ambassador Chen from the Theatre Academy talks you through the student mobility opportunities for theatre and performing arts students at Uniarts.