GO OUT AND PLAY!
GO OUT AND PLAY!
GO OUT AND PLAY!
Arriving the school campus for the first time was probably the greatest experience I had ever had. First, I got to see the whole campus area, but after that when I walked into the dorms, the real surprise occurred when all the other students came to welcome me and introduce themselves. I got many new friends at the first day. Later that day, although I was tired from the travelling, we had fun at the dorm, which made my first day a much better experience than I could have ever imagined.
- Joonas Rautiainen, ice hockey, Connecticut
Considering the academics, I can tell from my experience that it was something unique. Small-size classes let the students get much more help and personal teaching that fits different students better. In Pennington, a big part of the teachers live on campus or at least nearby, which gives the students a chance to know their teachers and even their families well.
- Ida Krook, soccer, New Jersey
I spent one of the best year of my life on those mountains, with friends I knew were friends for life. One doesn’t get opportunities like these many times in life, so if you have a chance to exceed yourself, go for it and don’t let anything slow you down!
- Eetu Kohvakka, arts, Georgia
I would recommend an exchange year to everybody. I cannot find words to describe my year and all the great experiences. During my year, I learned so many new things, things that cannot be learned anywhere else. It was also a great feeling to come back home, and think that I just spent a year abroad, and also made it back home!
- Anette Helin, alpine skiing, New Hampshire
Homestay
Living with your host family and active city life with your international friends!
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At a boarding school, my son Peetu, has learned many things that he could not have learned at home. He gained independence and learned to take care of himself using a foreign language. The teachers were very positive and they gave us parents feedback often, which was very nice and helpful. At a boarding school, students have so many opportunities to experience new things, and it is up for the students how they use those opportunities. I can recommend sending their kids abroad to all parents, who want to open new doors for their kids.
- Petra, a student’s mother
When my daughter Josefiina flew overseas last fall, I was heartbroken. But right after the first week, I was certain that we had made the right decision. It’s been wonderful to follow her experience on social media; she’s been so happy. Her language skills have improved a lot, and the schools has gone well, although it is challenging. Josefiina has found the love for the game of basketball again, thanks to great coaching at a boarding school. Everything is very well, and I know that after this experience, my daughter will do well in whatever she chooses to do with her future. While I miss my daughter, I am very happy when I see the smile on her face during our video calls. Big thank you to Universal Players for making all this possible!
- Mari, exchange student’s mother
A young student has to be interested in the exchange year, and I encourage families to offer their youngsters a change to go abroad. An exchange year fits well for curious and open-minded students. It is unique life experience that one can’t get anywhere else. A big benefit of a boarding school option is that the overall success of the exchange year doesn’t depend on a host family. At a boarding school, there is a big community of students and schools’ adults to help and support the exchange student. Also student’s language skills improve very quickly!
- Sinikka, exchange student’s mother
Meetings with the Schools
You get to meet the schools’ representatives personally in Helsinki in December 2022, and continue connecting with the school virtually after that.
The Field is Global
A unique experience abroad for 14-18-year-old students!
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