Student stories

See what our students have to say about studying geology and geophysics.
"A field course is a great opportunity to put the theory into practice"

The Field Course of Solid Earth Geophysics is an annually organised field course in the Master’s Programme in Geoscience and Geophysics. Read about the experiences of three of our international students, Enrico De Candido, Randima Seemantha Arachchi and Elisa Muñoz.
"The most inspiring part of the programme is its people"

We talked with two former students and one teacher about their experience of studying and teaching in the programme. Lilia Orozco from Mexico graduated from the Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology study track in 2019 and Pelayo Barrón from Spain graduated from the programme in 2020. David Whipp is Professor of Geodynamic Modelling and the director of the Master’s programme in Geology and Geophysics.
What can you learn on a geology field course?
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Join our students and teachers in the Master's Programme in Geology and Geophysics on a field course to put the theory into practice. The field course takes place at Hyytiälä Forest Station, one of University of Helsinki's seven research field stations. 
 
"My life is now in Finland"

Barrón found work in his field in Finland already during his master’s studies. For a few years, he worked up north in the mining industry, as he preferred. A year ago he moved back to Helsinki. This spring he re-entered the world of academia, starting work on his doctoral thesis on geothermal energy. 


 
Future Geo Expert Event offers excellent work opportunities

The networking event Future Geo-Expert connects students, employers, and alumni. At the event, students get to explore job opportunities, and employers meet future geoscientists.
“I want to make cities safer by studying seismic waves”

Debanhi Jimenez Reyes combines her passion for mathematics and geology by researching geophysical processes that affect populations around the world. 
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