Student and alumni stories
What's it like to study at Jamk? What type of backgrounds the students have who arrive from all around the world to study at Jamk? And where do they head after they graduate? We collected these stories conveniently on one page.
Bachelor's Degree
Student story
Kicking Off a Career in Sports: Sara’s journey in Sport Business
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.
Student story
Crafting a Career in IT
"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."
Student story
Studying Purchasing and logistics engineering broadens career opportunities
"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."
Student story
Poorani's internship in a Finnish family company gave her insights and experiences beyond her dreams
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.
Student story
Riku Built his Dream Career through Tourism Studies
I applied to study Tourism because I thought it was very exciting and it would offer me quite a lot of new experiences. Jamk kind of opened my eyes to services in the tourism industry, not just something in specific.
Student story
Lotta Watia: Feeling passionate about everyday work
"I absolutely love my work as a tour leader. Every day is different, and the customers give me so much energy. I get to spend days outdoors in different environments. At the same time, I get to share my passion and knowledge of Japan."
Master's Degrees
Student story
Sport Business Management Student Sara aims for a Career in Sports Marketing
Sara appreciates that in her studies, she has been able to engage in verious practical tasks that are complemented by theoretical knowledge.
Student story
Digital rehabilitation and helping people inspire Antoinette
Antoinette Mintah-Asare is the first student to graduate from the English-taught Digital Rehabilitation Master School programme.
Student story
It was rewarding to network with people working in the same field
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.
Student story
International Business Management studies gave Tiina new perspectives into her work and the markets she operates in
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).
Alumni
Alumni story
Anssi Ylönen, Bachelor of Engineering, is Jamk's Alumni of the Year 2025
Group Manager Anssi Ylönen's active involvement as an alumnus and his long-term and diverse collaboration with Jamk were decisive in his selection as Jamk University of Applied Sciences' Alumni of the Year 2025.
Alumni story
Business studies opened doors to an international career
Jamk's alumna Tiia Manninen's business studies took her via Jyväskylä to Reykjavik, Harvard and Uganda. Today, she works as a consultant and encourages everyone to take advantage of the opportunities offered by studies for internationalisation.
Alumni story
Learning AI inspired Sami to study for a Master's Degree
When Sami Kostilainen was younger, he wanted to be a game developer and studied software engineering at Jamk. Later, he became passionate about Artificial Intelligence and completed a Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence and Data analytics in two years.
Alumni story
Vocational Special Needs Teacher Jenna Tynkkynen is Jamk's Alumni of the Year 2024
Jenna Tynkkynen graduated as a vocational special needs teacher from Jamk School of Professional Teacher Education in 2018. She can be described as a spokesperson for lifelong learning and different career paths.
Alumni story
From Physiotherapist to Entrepreneur
Martti Myllymäki, a graduate of Jamk, has followed a unique path to entrepreneurship. Martti considers his most important asset to be his extensive support network, which includes entrepreneurial partners, close friends and business partners.
Alumni story
The work of an information security officer is continuous learning
Jari Liesoja is an information security officer who believes in continuous learning. During his career spanning almost 30 years, Jari says he has completed dozens of different short courses to maintain his skills. Eventually, the rapidly developing field of information technology made Jari yearn for more comprehensive education to develop his skills.