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For us the online aspect worked quite well, and we couldn't really come up with anything to improve.

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- Compliments for Kirsi, the trainings have been informative and covered all the needed information.
- Promptness of the degree coordinators response to questions and providing information of the tutees.
- During the trainings the cooperating organizations (like ISYY) could suggest strongly for the tutors and tutees to follow all social media channels in order to be well aware of all the events that are coming up.

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We believe it all worked quite well since all communications was anyways online from the beginning 😊

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- ISYY should connect with us more (we didn't know about the city-orienteering or the ESN overalls)
- Better information to the exchange students about the survival package, for example

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Aknowledging social media in tutoring. Taking into notice when was the las time you talked, sending "how are your plans developing?"-messages when there is silence. 

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Aknowledging social media in tutoring. Taking into notice when was the las time you talked, sending "how are your plans developing?"-messages when there is silence. 

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- Question bank ready, FAQ
- More efficient sharing of information between tutors and UEF staff
- Maybe a pre-recording training video as an option?
- Improved distribution of tutees among tutors

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-Contact details for people responsible for different things in the same place
-The university could inform the tutees beforehand on the things they can expect from the tutor and where the boundaries lie
-Timeline of different tasks: applying for visa eg

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- Time management/scheduling.
- Be active and open in making contact.
- Be prepared for the amount of texts/messages that come 24/7.
- Team up with other tutors, either partnering or asking for help or planning events/activities together. Share the responsibilities :)

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- positive and open mindset can take you far
- it's not too complicated or difficult, don't stress too much
- be prepared for anything and any type of person
- it really helps if you like helping others
- open mind in regards to the tutees' field of study

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There could be more communication between uni and eg. housing or banks. Co-operation between tutors could be more cordinated, easier to network between tutors (eg. trough events). A calendar/list of dates that are important for tutors. 

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There could be more communication between uni and eg. housing or banks. Co-operation between tutors could be more cordinated, easier to network between tutors (eg. trough events). A calendar/list of dates that are important for tutors. 

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- Reserve enough time for tutoring at different times of the day
- Getting acquainted with tutoring material
- Set boundaries and understand when saying no it’s needed. Set limits.
- Mistakes can happen and remember to be kind to yourself

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Learned more of the Finnish bureaucratic system (the practical matters such as banking etc.) and the Finnish way-of-life (mentality). 

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Learned more of the Finnish bureaucratic system (the practical matters such as banking etc.) and the Finnish way-of-life (mentality). 

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-Better to do something rather than nothing
-Eat before going to the train station
-Inform tutees, that bring cash in smaller bills
-Allow lots of time for the first meeting/arrival/taking them home.
-Show how the locks work!

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Make sure you know what you are getting into, have time on hand. Don't doubt your language skills too much. Remaining calm is key in every situation.

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Make sure you know what you are getting into, have time on hand. Don't doubt your language skills too much. Remaining calm is key in every situation.

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We learned that
- we like helping people
- Finland's healthcare and educational systems are great, seeing them from a foreign standpoint
- understanding our systems (like Moodle) can be complicated at first but are relatively easy when learned
- gaining a more positive mindset

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- Questions that a tutor asked that made us learn something new
- Being persistent
- Being flexible and understanding other points of view
- Being more patient and improving socializing skills

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-Confidence to approach new people
-patience, deal with uncertainty
-skill of referring tutees to someone who knows the answer
-Finnish eating times are much earlier
-Information is easily available in finland
-Can't please everyone

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Byrocratical issues became more familiar (EU-citizen arrival etc.). Organizational skills improved. A smile goes a long way :) 

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Byrocratical issues became more familiar (EU-citizen arrival etc.). Organizational skills improved. A smile goes a long way :) 

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One negative point is that tutors may feel uncomfortable when their tutees ask them to do something related to money (e.g pay for them because a tutee doesn't have a bank account)

Some requests may be too time-consuming or require knowledge beyond the scope of "standard tutoring knowledge"

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Rewarding. Getting to know new people and helping to introduce international students  to new culture.

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Rewarding. Getting to know new people and helping to introduce international students  to new culture.

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Feeling bad when you have to say 'no'. Tutees were not answering to the messages at first, which was a bit worrying. Drawing boundaries is difficult.

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There's a good chance to make new friends. Intercultural communication is fun and exciting. Tutoring gives a chance to personal growth and learning new skills (time management, small talk). 

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There's a good chance to make new friends. Intercultural communication is fun and exciting. Tutoring gives a chance to personal growth and learning new skills (time management, small talk). 

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Hard work. Having to set boundaries. A tutee who does nothing independently. Time consuming if the amount of tutees is overbearing. The "not-knowing" aka not hearing about tutees.

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Hard work. Having to set boundaries. A tutee who does nothing independently. Time consuming if the amount of tutees is overbearing. The "not-knowing" aka not hearing about tutees.

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One positive thing is that you meet new people and learn something new about their countries and cultures. You also improve your communication skills.

It's also rewarding to see that students are grateful and feel that you really helped them.

Another positive aspect is that you learn to take responsibility and take care of others.

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Assisting in general stuff, eg. opening bank accounts. Lots of visits to the train station. 

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Assisting in general stuff, eg. opening bank accounts. Lots of visits to the train station. 

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Making new friends, learning new things about their culture and my own, helping is really rewarding, networking, language skills (especially spoken), getting to know other fields of study

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Making new friends, learning new things about their culture and my own, helping is really rewarding, networking, language skills (especially spoken), getting to know other fields of study

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In the beginning it can be chaotic and hectic. Time management can be demanding, especially the first two weeks after students' arrival.  

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In the beginning it can be chaotic and hectic. Time management can be demanding, especially the first two weeks after students' arrival.  

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The joy of helping. Training language skills. Expanding knowledge about uef. Seeing Finland in a new way.

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The joy of helping. Training language skills. Expanding knowledge about uef. Seeing Finland in a new way.

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A fun and enjoyable thing getting know different people from different origin. Also helping someone to get started and make new friends.

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A fun and enjoyable thing getting know different people from different origin. Also helping someone to get started and make new friends.

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Tutoring is providing help to new students so that they can settle into the new environment

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Helping individuals to adjust into living in a new countries customs and everyday life. Networking opportunities for everybody :)

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Helping individuals to adjust into living in a new countries customs and everyday life. Networking opportunities for everybody :)