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Ilona Mutanen discovered her career path in tourism through a gap year and working abroad. Today, she is studying Tourism Management degree programme at Jamk and has already gained international experience in Mallorca and Germany.

Dilshan Madusanka, a seasoned Software Engineer, came to Finland to deepen his expertise and apply research to real-world challenges. His journey combines Full Stack Development, international experience, and a passion for creating meaningful solutions.

From Luxembourg to Jyväskylä, in 2022 Sara Joliet took a bold step towards her dream of working in the global sports industry, driven by her passion to make it into the SM Liiga.

"Now, this was a surprise – how much communication matters in IT! I always thought my social skills were just a nice extra, but they turned out to be my secret weapon. In IT, it's all about teamwork, whether you're coding or managing projects."

In a work-life project, students can choose an assignment of their interest from a pre-designed list of assignments or arrange the assignment themselves. Read Veera's experience of finding and working on her own assignment!

"I have been enjoying studying Purchasing and Logistics at Jamk. One of the reasons is that my previous work experience aligns well with my current studies, making me feel that I am improving my skills."

This programme is for someone dreaming of an international career as a sport physiotherapist, for someone considering a career in research or interested in researching the field, and for someone who is eager to develop the field and oneself as a professional.

I decided that instead of staying home, I would rather channel that energy into a program in the field of nursing.

Tiina always wanted to work in the commercial sector, but her career taking her to a managing position came as a surprise. To make sure she succeeded in her new responsibilities, she decided to study international business management (MBA).

Poorani Elangovan Kuusela, Tourism Management student, wanted to experience the culture in Finnish tourism industry and completed her internship in a Finnish family business Adventure Apes.