Events like these on “kide” app. They’re mostly like i dont know, social events and going to clubs after that. I don’t really have anyone to go with me and also mainly due to my budget too. But partying and drinking is a culture for student life in Finland. Would it simply just be FOMO or I’m missing out a lot.
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Dependa what you like. Go to smaller events
Raflarumba is fun
I would go see the kyykkä, it’s a fun silly “sports” event. And you can participate sober too if you can stand it, when I was in uni I had many sober friends.
I was just at an afterwork with two persons who I studied with and who work in the same company. And we joined another group after eating the three of us. In the “new” group I knew half of the people just because I was active during my studies and got to know people. Might sound like a small detail but we just talked about it how it actually makes a huge difference. I work in industry and I’m ordering projects from these people, so knowing them makes it much easier to work with them. I would definitely recommend participating in events that you could like because the relationships you form will have an impact beyond your study years. You don’t need to party and drink, you can also join them for fun and the activities.
Those are good for meeting new people and socializing. Not having anyone to go there with could actually be the reason to go and socialize, if that’s something you think is good for you.
You don’t have to drink alcohol! But you should probably go and try to make friends. Ask some of the other students in your class if anyone is going to X event. If they are ask to tag along! Most people also want friends just as badly as you do haha. Don’t feel too scared. If drinking isn’t a thing for you, just get soda or water. If you’re afraid of social pressure, order something that looks alcoholic (orange juice with strawberry syrup is tasty and looks just like Kelkka. Soda water with lime looks like a gin tonic). Have fun!
Yes, you are missing out on many opportunities to make contacts and find friends. No pressure to join the boozing, everyone will understand if you prefer a soda – and those who don’t are not worth talking to anyways (though maybe leave when they get too drunk and annoying).
Yes
As a big kyykkä fan, I loved participating each year at the MM-kilpailut. And seeing how good players play made me feel like shit but again 2nd place in ISE league was good enough for me 😀
No.
Depends. If you like socializing and hanging out, go for it! If not, well, the meaningful career related networking usually happens sober and in a work context.
Peronal networking and relationships, well, if you like socializing, likeminded people in your age group are there.
Go and see. It’s the only way to find out. Nobody else can tell you if it’s worth it to you.
Some of them are free and there are many that you can enjoy even without alcohol
Yes. Just hanging with people during your studies will probably help you out later in life
Yes! Attend at least some. There’s different types. Meet new people.
Most definitely! You will find a whole another side of Finns when you meet them in some of these events!
Student events are only for those who enjoy copius amounts of drinking and care-free sex*.
*Only care-free if you use a condom
I don’t think I ever felt alone even when I went alone. These parties are how I made most of my friends during the University.
At least go to a few and decide afterwards. There is nearly always some happy hour pricing so entry and few drinks shouldn’t break your bank. Missing out your entire university experience to save a couple hundred euros makes no sense to me.
You can go and not drink. You are missing out if you dont go to any events.
Of course you’re missing out. Now you need to decide if that is fine with you.
No
Not necessarily missing anything. I attended two during my first year and saw it wasn’t for me, my friends are from elsewhere than uni.