With this form you will be applying to be a Savonia University of Applied Sciences international tutor for academic year 2022-2023. Application period is 12.1. – 9.2.2022.

Peer tutoring is an integral part of guiding students in Savonia. Tutoring affects students' comfort, well-being, motivation, networking and through these, also their commitment to their studies. Tutors support new students throughout their first year, both face to face and online, and in various social media platforms.

Department’s head tutor and study counsellor choose the tutors based on the applications to both Finnish and English degree programs. In the decision, especially the student’s attitude towards tutoring will be emphasized. Other criteria are school success and social and outgoing personality. The selected tutors will be informed at week 8 at the latest.

Tutor training at Savonia consists of joint sessions for all of Savonia’s tutors, and sessions arranged by the study field. To be able to act as a tutor, you need to take part in the training.

18.3.2022 Meet and greet, communality, me as a tutor FI/EN (live)

23.3.2022 Basics and starting points of student tutoring FI (online)

29.3.2022 Basics and starting points of student tutoring EN (online)

6.4.2022 Developing tutoring skills FI/EN (live)

13.4.2022 Tutor training by study field FI/EN (time can vary based on the field)

25.8.2022 Beginning of the Autumn semester FI/EN (live/online)

25./26.8.2022 Tutor training by study field FI/EN (time can vary based on the field)
 

PEER TUTOR (FINNISH)

Tutoring for Finnish degree programs, in Finnish. Usually peer tutors study in the same field as their tutees, so they give valuable information about their studies and the practices related to them. Depending on the number of international students in the unit, a regular peer tutor can also work as an international tutor.

PEER TUTOR (INTERNATIONAL)

International tutoring is tutoring of exchange students or degree students of English programs. International tutor’s task is to help the student in practical issues and to adapt to Finnish student life and culture. The practical tasks of international tutors concerning exchange students include contacting the student before arrival, pick-up from airport or meet after arrival, handing over the survival kit, assisting with apartment issues, and helping with getting to know the city. Most of the activities listed above are also the job of tutors of international degree programs.

PEER TUTOR (MULTIFORM)

Tutoring for multiform degree programs, in Finnish. Tutoring takes place for most parts remotely, after a few on-campus schooldays, via various online platforms.