tutoring

The most visible task of the tutors is to participate in the orientation days for new students. There, they help new students to form groups, show them around the campus, guide them in using the systems, and ease their nerves by offering low-threshold help and support as peers. Tutors are also ready to offer their help and share their knowledge with new students after the orientation days. Tutors organize various events where students on campus can get to know each other and have fun. The closing events of the orientation weeks are among the activities organized by tutors. In addition to Laurea’s practices, tutors introduce new students to student life. Tutors will tell you about various events and can also give you tips on things like sewing patches onto your overalls.

As a tutor, you will also get to meet people from all over the world. Every semester, a large number of exchange students arrive at Laurea, and tutors get to welcome them to Finland and Laurea. Tutoring exchange students helps you strengthen your language skills and gain valuable international expertise.

Comments from tutors

“All in all, tutoring was a great experience, and I made many new friends, both among the tutors and the new students.”

“Tutoring boosted my confidence in public speaking and showed me that being in the spotlight isn’t scary and that you can make new friends very quickly as long as you’re willing to get out there and do things.”

“Being a tutor was a pleasant experience for me, and it brought many new friends into my life.”

“All in all, tutoring has been educational, fun, and has completely exceeded my expectations.”

“Tutoring also gave me more courage to speak English.”

“Tutoring has been one of the highlights of my school career so far!”

“I made new friends among tutor students from other fields and got to know new people I liked.”

“All in all, tutoring gave me a lot, and I am grateful for the experience.”

How do I apply to be a tutor?

Tutor application period is open until February 8. To apply to be a tutor, fill out the application form on the Laureamko website and attend a tutor interview. All Laurea day, multi-form, online, pathway, and degree students can apply to be tutors. We welcome tutor applicants of all ages. You can apply to become a tutor from any field of study and any campus. Tutors must be members of the student union during their studies and tutoring.

Tutor training

All selected tutors will be trained for the role. In addition to teaching the necessary skills and knowledge, tutor training focuses particularly on team building among the tutors, and the training is designed to be as enjoyable as possible for the tutors. The training includes a few group meetings and an overnight tutor camp. During the training, you will get to know tutors from other fields and from all six Laurea campuses. Tutors also get to participate in Laureamko’s own recreational events, so it is very likely that you will make new friends during the training!

Tutoring consists of a one-semester training period and tutoring new students and exchange students during one semester. During the training, the tutors will elect a head tutor from among themselves, who will act as the coordinator of the tutors on their own campus and as the liaison with the Laureamko tutor team, as well as organize group meetings for the tutors on their own campus. This head tutor has a broad understanding of tutoring on campus.

What are the benefits of tutoring?

Tutoring teaches you a wealth of skills that are also useful in working life. You gain experience in leading groups and organizing events, and your confidence in public speaking improves. You get to network and meet a wide range of people, and you feel good about helping others. The time spent on tutoring is adjusted according to the tutor’s own resources, so there is no need to worry about the time commitment.

You can also apply for five credits for the skills you have acquired through tutoring. Credits are applied for by creating a portfolio of what you have learned during tutoring. These credits can be earned in addition to other elective courses and do not prevent you from completing any other elective courses. The learning objectives for the tutoring course can be found here.