WELCOME TO XAMK!

Xamk is the 5th largest University of Applied Sciences in Finland. We provide education in eight fields of study, participate in research and development work and provide services to the businesses and residents of the area.

Xamk focuses on

  • wellbeing
  • technology, and
  • creative industries

We have campuses in four towns: Kotka, Kouvola, Mikkeli and Savonlinna.

Relations with Nature – Nature Pedagogy – Edu travel

9.10.-13.10.2023

DURING THE EDUTRAVEL VISIT, YOU WILL GET ACQUAINTED WITH XAMK’S PEDAGOGICAL METHODS AND SOLUTIONS.

You will

  • learn about our education on nature pedagogy
  • participate in nature-based learning environments which combine theory and practice in nature pedagogy
  • get familiarized with Xamk’s teaching methods on nature pedagogy
  • visit and explore the nature pedagogy facilities and environments
  • visit companies related to the nature-based work
  • meet students and staff of the nature-based social work education.

 

photos by Pekka Holappa and Kati Vapalahti

FACTS

LANGUAGE

English

DURATION

5 days

TARGET GROUP

18+ years old
students, teachers, professionals
and other individuals

GROUP SIZE

Min. 10 participants
Max. 15 participants

TIME

Week 41, September 9.–13. 2023

(arrival to Mikkeli on Sunday 8th)

Binding  booking must be made by June 15th 2023.

BOOKING THE EDUTRAVEL VISIT

Binding  booking must be made by June 15th 2023.

BOOKING AND INQUIRIES

For inquiries and booking the edutravel visit,
please, contact

Ms Minna Hämäläinen
Education Export Specialist
minna.hamalainen@xamk.fi
+358 40 826 6062

www.xamk.fi/en

COSTS

  • Price €1393/person (10 participants)
  • Price €1080/person (15 participants)

Please note that the exact price depends on the time and length of the visit and the number of participants.

The price of the tailor-made programme includes

  • invitation letters for visa application process
  • transportations marked in the programme during the visit
  • accommodation in shared rooms, including breakfast
  • lunch (Trangia / camp lunch on most of the days)
  • educational programme including theoretical studies of Nature Pedagogy and field visits
  • certificates of participation

The price does not include

  • flights to and from Finland
  • transportations to and/or from Mikkeli
  • meals not marked to the programme
  • other possible costs during the visit not mentioned in the programme

photos by Pekka Holappa

photo by Kati Vapalahti

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CONTACT US!

Ms Minna Hämäläinen
Education Export Specialist
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk)
Patteristonkatu 3, 50100 Mikkeli, FINLAND
minna.hamalainen@xamk.fi
+358 40 826 6062