Boardmembers greetings

The Chairman Tiia:

Hi there! I'm Tiia, 24 years old and a 3rd year student 🤟🏼 I'm this year's chair and this is my second term on the Varkaat ry board 🥰✌🏼 In my free time, besides student organization, I like to hang out with friends, go to the gym and take naps no matter the time 👭🏼🏋🏼‍♀️🛌 Among sea creatures, I would be an otter, because they like to hold hands and collect rocks 🦦🪨 See you around! 👋🏼😜

The Vice-chair and SOOL-manager Juulia:

Hello! 😋 I’m Juulia, a soon to be 22-year-old third year student. This year I work as the vice chair and SOOL-coordinator of Varkaat, which is really cool. 🥹 Along student organization work and writing my bachelors thesis, I spend my time doing crossfit, hanging out with friends and relaxing at home. 🏋🏼‍♀️🫂🪴 Sometimes it feels like I’m doing a hundred things at once, so if I could be a sea animal, I would be an octopus with eight arms. 🐙 Hope to see you all! 💚

Financial manager Ellinoora:

Hi everyone! 🫶🏻 I’m Elli, and this season I’m serving as the Head of Finance on the Varkaat board. 💵 I’m a 22-year-old first-year Master’s student, and I also work as a teacher in a group of 2–4-year-olds. In my free time, I enjoy dancing, going for walks with my dog, and spending time with friends. ❤️ If I were a sea creature, I’d probably be an octopus; with all their tentacles, they’re very productive and efficient. 🐙

Business manager & merchandiser Jere:

Wassup 🤟 I’m Jere and I’m a second-year student. This season I’m working as the merchandiser and business manager 🤑🦾 In my free time I like to chill both on my own and with friends, and I also hit the gym sometimes and play basketball and whatever else I feel like doing ✍️ If I were a sea creature, I’d be a clam, because I might seem a bit tough on the outside, but there’s a treasure inside 🔥🔥 See you at events and around campus — and don’t hesitate to come say hi 😉

Event planner & business manager Aleksiina:

Hello! 💚 I'm Aleksiina and I'm the event planner and business manager at Varkaat ry student board on this term. I'm a 21-year-old second-year student. In my free time, I like hanging out with friends and currently going to events 🤩 Of all the sea animals, I'd be a seahorse because it symbolizes trust and loyalty 🥰 You can contact me if you have a new event ideas or business partnership ideas 🤩

Event planner & equality coordinator Ada:

Hello! I’m Ada, 21 years old, and currently in my second year studying early childhood education 💚 This season I’m one of our event coordinators, and on top of that the equality coordinator 😎 I’m a pretty outgoing and laugh-loving person, and you’ll probably see me quite often at student events! They’re really close to my heart, and that’s definitely one of the reasons why I enjoy this role so much 🪩 Besides student events, I love spending time with friends, going for walks, and reading books ✨ If I were a sea creature, I’d probably be a starfish—because we’re equally cute 🥰 See you at the events, kisses!

Event planner Miro:

Hello!✌🏻 I'm Miro, 21 years old and a first-year student 🤙🏻 This term I'm one of the event planners at Varkaat ry 😎 In addition to planning and organizing events, I've been playing badminton on my free time🏸 and skiing has always been close to my heart ⛷️ My favorite sea creature is definitely the Saimaa seal! They're active, but they can also take it easy, which describes me well 🦭 See you at future events! 🫵🏻

Event planner Lauri:

Hi, my name is Lauri, I’m 22 year old third-year student! I’m one of the event planners for this year part of our amazing group 🔥 I spend my free time in student events, doing sports and hanging out with my friends, but also I enjoy my alone time with good food 😤 If I would be a sea animal I would be a tunafish, because I’m speedy and invincible on pizza and in everything else also 😏 You can chat to me any time, see you in events 😎

Media coordinator Emi:

Hi! ❣️ I’m Emi and I'm one of the media coordinators for a second year in row. I’m 25 years old and I’m a second year student in early childhood education 📚 In my free time I often knit and crochet, cause I like chilling, but I also often go to student events also! If I were a sea creature, I would be a dolphin! 🐬 They're social and like to yap, but they can also just chill with the flow of the sea 😌 See you around campus and other happenings, don’t hesitate to talk with me! 🤝🏻💚

Media coordinator Alina:

Hi! I'm Alina, 23 years old, 3rd year student 🤓 This season I'm working as a media coordinator and I'm super excited about the coming year! 🤩 I get excited easily and rarely stay still... 🤭 I spend a lot of time with friends and moving around, in the summer I spend time playing golf 💚⛳️ Of the marine animals, I would be a seahorse, because I'm not a very convincing swimmer... and because I like horses 🐴🤎 See you at school and at events!! 🥰

Student advocate & equality coordinator Aliina:

Heyyy!! 💖 I'm Aliina, 20 years old, a second-year student, and this term I'm serving as one of the student advocates and the equality coordinators. 🫂💌 Besides school, I teach dance and I also enjoy spending time at home, goofing around, and hanging out with friends. You can also spot me quite often at different student events 🤪 If I were any sea creature, I would be any kind of fish that's pink, because pink is the best color and there's no debate about that 😜💖

Student advocate & equality coordinator Ronja:

Hiii! I'm Ronja, I'm 21 years old and a first year student here! This year I'm a student advocate and one of the equality coordinators in our student board 🥰 I'm a really outgoing person and will probably join you to go to the pharmacy or to the grocery store (of course, also to student events 😛), because I love being with people! In addition, I like art, music, fashion, ice hockey and Formula 1 🏎️ I also have a cat Dino, who I really love ❤️🐈‍⬛ The sea creature i think most resembles me is the blue tang fish (Dory), because I have a memory as good as Dory's 😁🥲 You can always come and chat with me if you see me somewhere ☺️

Freshmen and Tutor coordinator Susanna:

Hi! I’m Susanna, and this year I’m serving on the board as the freshman and tutor coordinator. I’m 23 years old and currently in my third year studying early childhood education. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and going to student events 👭🥂 If I were a sea animal, I’d be a dolphin 🐬 — they’re social, intelligent, and, when the mood strikes, a bit feisty. I can definitely relate to the first and the last! See you at the events!! 💚

Sports manager & environmental ccoordinator Eemeli:
Hi! 🫡 I’m Eemeli, a 24-year-old second-year student. This year, I’m working as the sports manager and environmental coordinator 🏃‍♂️🌳 In my free time, I usually like to chill, and sometimes I end up going for a run or hitting the gym 😅 If I had to turn into an aquatic animal, I’d be a platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus), because it might be the strangest creature in the world 😯 Feel free to reach out to me anytime! See you at Varkaat runclub and at exercise sessions 💪

International attending & cultural attending Ada:

Hello! My name is Ada (25 yo.), studying my second year and this year I am responsible of internationality and culture! During my free time I like to knit alot and my hobby is kickboxing. Also a big part of my free time is my dog Aivi. ❣️ If I got to choose which sea animal I would be, I’d choose a sea horse! 👍🏻

Master and alumni coordinator, development co-operation & secretary Helmi:

Helloo! I’m Helmi, and I’m currently in my fifth year studying ECE, and this is my fourth year on the board 🫣 I’m 23 years old, so still very young indeed! This year I get to try out some new roles: I’ll be the Master’s and Alumni Coordinator, Development Cooperation, and Secretary! I’m a pretty social and outgoing person, and even as an “oldie,” you can still find me at student events, karaoke, and on the dance floor 💃🏼 In my free time, I like spending time with friends, reading books, and sleeping 🫂📚💤 If I were a sea creature, I’d definitely be a dolphin, because ever since middle school people have told me I look like one 🐬 Plus, they’re social, humorous, and loud! If you see me somewhere, don’t hesitate to pull me by the sleeve and come say hi 🫶🏼

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