UNICOM+ podcast for navigating work life
Finding an internship can be challenging, especially in a new country. In this UNICOM+ podcast series episode, we explore internships for students studying at research universities in Turku (UTU and ÅAU) and offer real experiences to help you navigate the process.
The episode Securing an internship as a research university student – Dilukshi’s story is hosted by Lotta Metsärinne, Career Counsellor at the Career Services of the University of Turku. Lotta speaks with Dilukshi Soysa, a Master’s student in Public Mental Health, about their internship experiences.
Topics covered:
- The significance of internships for a student’s career development in Finland
- Practical advice on how to search for internships and what to do to increase the chances of securing one
- The internship subsidy available to companies hiring interns from research universities
The UNICOM+ podcast series is designed to help international talents residing in Finland navigate their transition to Finland and, later on, to the Finnish job market. The podcast series is produced in collaboration with the University of Turku, Turku University of Applied Sciences and Åbo Akademi University. UNICOM+ project (2025–2027) is co-funded by the European Union.
UNICOM+ podcast series is produced by Junaid Raza.
Upcoming internship info events:
Oct 30, UTU Career Services’ info on Internships Abroad
Nov 6, UTU Career Services’ Internship info (internships in Finland)