TYS overall badge for 2025 has been selected!
Here is the TYS overall badge for 2025! A total of 1184 votes were cast…
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TYS’s Recycling Competition is here! Which housing location sorts the best?
TYS’s Recycling Competition is here! Which housing location sorts the best?
Do you know what a sorting mistake is? All the different types of waste that…
TYS Newsletter 2/2025
TYS Newsletter 2/2025
February TYS newsletter´s, topics include the use of tumble dryers and the recycling competition starting…
Vote for TYS’s 2025 Overall Badge!
Vote for TYS’s 2025 Overall Badge!
The traditional TYS overall badge competition received a large number (almost 40!) of excellent badge suggestions.…
TYS’s rental item locker – affordable renting of items to ease and delight your everyday life
TYS’s rental item locker – affordable renting of items to ease and delight your everyday life
Starting from February 3rd, you can rent items for a small fee from TYS, as…
Design a badge for TYS and win!
Design a badge for TYS and win!
TYS’ traditional overall badge competition is here again! We are looking for the coolest and…
TYS’s Building Services Engineer Matias Salo is a Climate changemaker
TYS’s Building Services Engineer Matias Salo is a Climate changemaker
The City of Turku’s ‘Climate changemakers’ campaign highlights people from Turku tackling climate change in…
We are Suomipassi friendly!
We are Suomipassi friendly!
When visiting or calling TYS office, you can use the Suomipassi application. Suomipassi, ‘Finnish language…
TYS Newsletter 1/2025
TYS Newsletter 1/2025
In the first TYS newsletter of the year you can find info, e.g. about sauna…
Guide to surviving icy conditions
Guide to surviving icy conditions
Although icy streets are part of winter, you can navigate them safely! Below, you can…
Parking control fines to change on 1st February 2025
Parking control fines to change on 1st February 2025
TYS housing locations have parking control in place. Parking control aims to ensure that the…
TYS Newsletter 9/2024
TYS Newsletter 9/2024
From the November newsletter your can find information about the operation of services during the…
From candles to ham fat – recycle correctly during the holidays!
From candles to ham fat – recycle correctly during the holidays!
What should be done with the leftover fat from the Christmas ham? What about candlesticks…
TYS Newsletter 8/2024
TYS Newsletter 8/2024
From the November newsletter your can find a lot of useful tips for living at…
TYS Newsletter 7/2024
TYS Newsletter 7/2024
From the October newsletter your can find a lot of useful tips for living at…
Meet the new TYS tenant bloggers – follow their daily lives on Instagram!
Meet the new TYS tenant bloggers – follow their daily lives on Instagram!
What does day-to-day life look like in TYS apartments? You can find out the answer…
Turku Student Village Foundation apartment rents to be revised for 2025
Turku Student Village Foundation apartment rents to be revised for 2025
The rents of the apartments of Turku Student Village Foundation (TYS) will be revised on…
TYS Newsletter 6/2024
TYS Newsletter 6/2024
The first newsletter of the Autumn is packed with news and information about living at…
Thrift shopping and recycling advice at TYS n’ Chill on 25th of September
Thrift shopping and recycling advice at TYS n’ Chill on 25th of September
Do you have clothes, books or other stuff you don’t need at home? Come and…
Are you the next TYS tenant blogger? Apply by September 22nd!
Are you the next TYS tenant blogger? Apply by September 22nd!
We are looking for four TYS tenants to share their everyday lives on the TYS…
Two public charging stations for electric bikes opened in Student Village
Two public charging stations for electric bikes opened in Student Village
The charging stations are next to the Fölläri stop of Ikituuri and next to Tyyssija…
Olkkari-Lounge evenings return to TYS n’ Chill
Olkkari-Lounge evenings return to TYS n’ Chill
The Finnish Red Cross organizes free evenings for young adults at the shared space TYS…
Student Restaurant Block opens in Tyyssija on the 21st of August
Student Restaurant Block opens in Tyyssija on the 21st of August
Student-priced meals will once again be available right in the middle of the Student Village,…
All student apartments available in September have been offered to applicants
All student apartments available in September have been offered to applicants
All our apartments becoming free in September have now been offered to applicants. A few…
Pianorekka is coming to the Student Village on August 13th!
Pianorekka is coming to the Student Village on August 13th!
The concert truck Pianorekka is touring the parks and suburbs of Turku the fourth time.…
TYS Newsletter 5/2024
TYS Newsletter 5/2024
The fifth newsletter of 2024 is packed with news and information about living at TYS!…
Getting hot? Check out our tips on how to cool your apartment
Getting hot? Check out our tips on how to cool your apartment
The weather is heating up again, which means that your apartment is bound to get…
Welcome bees and butterflies – we’re transforming lawn areas into meadows
Welcome bees and butterflies – we’re transforming lawn areas into meadows
Turku Student Village Foundation (TYS) is transforming some lawn areas near its housing locations into…
Looking for a student apartment for the autumn? Here are five tips for applying effectively!
Looking for a student apartment for the autumn? Here are five tips for applying effectively!
If you're planning to start your studies in Turku this autumn, it's high time to…
TYS Newsletter 4/2024
TYS Newsletter 4/2024
The fourth newsletter of 2024 is packed with news and information about living at TYS!
Turku Student Village Foundation’s annual report and sustainability report 2023 is now published
Turku Student Village Foundation’s annual report and sustainability report 2023 is now published
The Turku Student Village Foundation’s (TYS) year 2023 has now been summarised. The demand for…
Having a hard time? Book an appointment with our housing counsellor
Having a hard time? Book an appointment with our housing counsellor
Have things become difficult lately? Do you have financial challenges or issues with managing your…
Control of eParking permits begins
Control of eParking permits begins
All TYS housing locations started to use parking permits via the eParking application this spring.…
The Student Bike Fair is taking place on 18th of May in the Tyyssija courtyard
The Student Bike Fair is taking place on 18th of May in the Tyyssija courtyard
The Student Bike Fair is making a comeback due to popular demand! The second ever…
Palosaari tenant committee elected the best in Finland
Palosaari tenant committee elected the best in Finland
Congratulations to Vaasa! VOAS Palosaari tenant committee won the competition organized by student housing foundations.…
TYS Newsletter 3/2024
TYS Newsletter 3/2024
The third newsletter of 2024 is packed with news and information about living at TYS!
Cooking is the most common cause of home fires – here’s how to cook safely
Cooking is the most common cause of home fires – here’s how to cook safely
Did you know that cooking is the single most common cause of home fires in…
We are searching for the best tenant committee in Finland!
We are searching for the best tenant committee in Finland!
We are searching for the best tenant committee in Finland! Does your housing location have…
Here it is: the official TYS overall badge of 2024!
Here it is: the official TYS overall badge of 2024!
Here it is: the official TYS overall badge of 2024! The winning badge is inspired…
Tips for getting around Turku sustainably and affordably
Tips for getting around Turku sustainably and affordably
In a city the size of Turku, moving from point A to point B is…
Reach out if you’re going through hard times
Reach out if you’re going through hard times
This week is the Student’s Mental Health Week. Every year, as many as 20–25 per…
New electronic services are here – register now!
New electronic services are here – register now!
The renewed Tenant Pages and the new Applicant service are here! Using the services requires…
On April 3rd all customer service channels will be open from 12 to 3 pm
On April 3rd all customer service channels will be open from 12 to 3 pm
On Wednesday April 3rd, our customer service phone and electronic channels will open later than…
Tenant pages will be offline on April 3 – register to the new tenant pages on April 4, 2024
Tenant pages will be offline on April 3 – register to the new tenant pages on April 4, 2024
TYS will launch renewed Tenant Pages on April 4th. Due to the reform, the Tenant…
Customer service opening hours during Easter
Customer service opening hours during Easter
The opening hours of our housing office and customer service are slightly different during Easter.…
Housing application to be renewed – application form offline between March 28 and April 4
Housing application to be renewed – application form offline between March 28 and April 4
Our electronic housing application will be renewed in late March - early April. Due to…
TYS Newsletter 2/2024
TYS Newsletter 2/2024
February's newsletter is packed with all the latest news and information about living at TYS!
Living with a dog – a short guide on four-legged roommates
Living with a dog – a short guide on four-legged roommates
Canis familiaris. Doge. Pup, doggie or pupper. Man’s best friend goes by many names, and…
Tenant parking to change in spring – apply for a parking permit in time
Tenant parking to change in spring – apply for a parking permit in time
Moving forward, all parking areas of the Turku Student Village Foundation (TYS) housing locations will…
TYS Newsletter 1/2024
TYS Newsletter 1/2024
Read the latest news and information about living at TYS in our first newsletter of…
Changes to our service hours starting 1st of February 2024
Changes to our service hours starting 1st of February 2024
Starting from February, you can reach our customer service by phone, email, TYS chat and…
Frequently asked questions about apartment temperatures
Frequently asked questions about apartment temperatures
The cold spring weather has got many people thinking about heating and indoor temperatures. Homes…
Falling ice and slipping tires – three tips for facing the snowstorm
Falling ice and slipping tires – three tips for facing the snowstorm
The exceptional snowfall of the last few days will no doubt have an effect on…
TYS Newsletter 10/2023
TYS Newsletter 10/2023
Read the latest news and information about living at TYS!
Design a badge for TYS and win – competition time extended to Feb 26th!
Design a badge for TYS and win – competition time extended to Feb 26th!
Please note: The competition time has been extended to Feb 26th! TYS’ traditional overall…
Energy efficient living benefits the enviroment as well as the tenants
Energy efficient living benefits the enviroment as well as the tenants
A year ago, we organized an energy-saving campaign for our tenants that involved the different…
A charging station for electric cars has been opened for tenants in the Student Village area
A charging station for electric cars has been opened for tenants in the Student Village area
Good news for our tenants with electric cars! We have opened an electric car charging…
TYS Bake Off is over – here are the winning pastries!
TYS Bake Off is over – here are the winning pastries!
TYS Bake Off, a baking contest that was completed in the beginning of December, set…
Housing office’s opening hours during the holidays
Housing office’s opening hours during the holidays
Happy holidays! The opening hours of our Housing Office are slightly different from normal around…
Some merry red of Christmas on the gray horizon
Some merry red of Christmas on the gray horizon
Christmas really won't come too early this year. That is not to say that the…
It’s time for a bake off! Create a signature pastry for TYS and win a prize!
It’s time for a bake off! Create a signature pastry for TYS and win a prize!
Paris has its croissants and Turku is famous for it’s pink delicacy piispanmunkki, but Turku…
TYS Newsletter 9/2023
TYS Newsletter 9/2023
Read the latest news and information about living at TYS!
Arkea begins work as TYS’s new cleaning service provider in December
Arkea begins work as TYS’s new cleaning service provider in December
Turku Student Village Foundation tendered the cleaning services of their properties in 2023 as part…
We’re back! Study-buddies meet in Student Village after 20 years
We’re back! Study-buddies meet in Student Village after 20 years
What was life like for exchange students in the Student Village 20 years ago? Fellow…
Scam text messages have been sent in the name of Finnish landlords
Scam text messages have been sent in the name of Finnish landlords
Fraudulent text messages have been sent in the name of Finnish landlords. The aim of…
Turku and its partners are committed to climate work – TYS among signees of climate commitment
Turku and its partners are committed to climate work – TYS among signees of climate commitment
In spring 2022, Turku was selected in the EU Mission “100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities”.…
The rents of Turku Student Village Foundation apartments will not be raised for 2024
The rents of Turku Student Village Foundation apartments will not be raised for 2024
Turku Student Village Foundation will not raise the rents of its apartments for 2024. Rents…
Here are the new TYS tenant bloggers – follow their daily lives on our Instragram!
Here are the new TYS tenant bloggers – follow their daily lives on our Instragram!
What does the day-to-day life at TYS student apartments look like? Answers to this question…
Changes to waste management – what should tenants know?
Changes to waste management – what should tenants know?
The Waste Act was updated, and now waste management operations have been put out to…
Student Gardener 2023 comes from Turku
Student Gardener 2023 comes from Turku
You can now find the 2023 student gardener of the year in Turku. Oliver Ahnlund…
The fault detected in TYSBooking has been fixed
The fault detected in TYSBooking has been fixed
The fault detected in TYSBooking has been fixed. The service can now be accessed normally…
Are you the next TYS tenant blogger?
Are you the next TYS tenant blogger?
We are looking for tenants interested in blogging about housing and student life on Instagram.…
Welcome to the Student Bike Fair on 9th of September 2023 – come repair and tune your bike in the courtyard of Tyyssija!
Welcome to the Student Bike Fair on 9th of September 2023 – come repair and tune your bike in the courtyard of Tyyssija!
Student Bike Fair Sat 9th of September 2023 between 12 noon and 4 p.m. Inspehtorinkatu…
Apartments for September have been offered
Apartments for September have been offered
TYS apartments that will become available in September have been offered, which in practice means…
Tips for cooling your apartment and information regarding the use of cooling devices
Tips for cooling your apartment and information regarding the use of cooling devices
Summer has allowed us to enjoy warm days and the temperatures are rising also indoors.…
Join the Student Gardeners 2023 competition!
Join the Student Gardeners 2023 competition!
Are you waiting to feel fresh soil in your hands? Is planting flowers your passion?…
Information about apartment offers in August and September + tips for applying for an apartment
Information about apartment offers in August and September + tips for applying for an apartment
The apartment application process at TYS for new students started on 1st of May. Those…
On Thursday, 22nd of June, TYS housing office will close at 1 p.m. and on the Midsummer´s Eve, 23rdof June, the office will be closed
On Thursday, 22nd of June, TYS housing office will close at 1 p.m. and on the Midsummer´s Eve, 23rdof June, the office will be closed
On Thursday, 22nd of June, TYS housing office will close at 1 p.m. and on…
TYS’s Energy saving campaign challenged tenants to consider their consumption of water and electricity
TYS’s Energy saving campaign challenged tenants to consider their consumption of water and electricity
TYS organised an Energy saving campaign between October 2022 and February 2023 that aimed to…
Surely you have a fire alarm in your apartment? Now is a good time to check its condition
Surely you have a fire alarm in your apartment? Now is a good time to check its condition
You do have a functioning fire alarm at home, don’t you? When was the last…
On Tuesday 30th of May, the TYS housing office exceptionally does not open until 1 p.m.
On Tuesday 30th of May, the TYS housing office exceptionally does not open until 1 p.m.
On Tuesday 30th of May, the TYS housing office exceptionally does not open until 1…
RESPONSE project – more energy-efficient apartments by renovation
RESPONSE project – more energy-efficient apartments by renovation
During the last few years, improving the energy efficiency of buildings has been trending in…
The 2023 overall badge competition has been resolved!
The 2023 overall badge competition has been resolved!
During spring we were looking for a new overall badge idea for the year 2023…
Freedom to move with your own car, without owning a car? Yes, please!
Freedom to move with your own car, without owning a car? Yes, please!
A fabulous find from a flea market, a great shopping trip to Ikea, or heavy…
On Wednesday 17th of May and on Ascension Day, 18th of May, the TYS Housing Office is closed
On Wednesday 17th of May and on Ascension Day, 18th of May, the TYS Housing Office is closed
On Wednesday 17th of May, TYS Housing Office is closed due to staff training On…
Housing office exceptional opening hours during Vappu
Housing office exceptional opening hours during Vappu
On May Day (Vappu), 1st of May, TYS housing office is closed. TYS wishes a…
Welcome to the Recycling Day on 5th of May – come and sell stuff you don’t need or find great bargains!
Welcome to the Recycling Day on 5th of May – come and sell stuff you don’t need or find great bargains!
Do you have useful household items or clothes at home that you would like to…
Housing office´s exceptional opening hours in Easter
Housing office´s exceptional opening hours in Easter
Exceptional opening hours during Easter: On Maundy Thursday, 6th of April the office is open…
Service Union United PAM’s strike affects the cleaning of TYS’s housing locations and real estate maintenance in Iltakajo
Service Union United PAM’s strike affects the cleaning of TYS’s housing locations and real estate maintenance in Iltakajo
Service Union United PAM´s strike as an industrial action affects the cleaning of TYS's housing…
On Wednesday 15th of March TYS Housing Office will exceptionally close at 12.45 p.m.
On Wednesday 15th of March TYS Housing Office will exceptionally close at 12.45 p.m.
On Wednesday 15th of March TYS Housing Office will exceptionally close at 12.45 p.m. due…
Phishing messages referring to TYS
Phishing messages referring to TYS
It has come to TYS's attention that phishing emails referring to the Foundation have been…
Scam messages in the name of Finnish landlords
Scam messages in the name of Finnish landlords
Scam messages have been sent in the name of Finnish landlords with the aim of…
The best selection of available apartments is in the spring
The best selection of available apartments is in the spring
Have you thought about changing apartments? Now is the best time to apply for an…
Which TYS housing location can save the most energy? Join our energy saving campaign!
Which TYS housing location can save the most energy? Join our energy saving campaign!
Even though electricity and almoast all housing locations also water are included in the rent…
Finnish Transport Workers’ Union AKT’s strike affects the emptying of waste containers at TYS housing locations
Finnish Transport Workers’ Union AKT’s strike affects the emptying of waste containers at TYS housing locations
The strike of Finnish Transport Workers’ Union AKT affects the emptying of the waste and…
Prepare in advance for possible power outages
Prepare in advance for possible power outages
There may be power cuts in Finland caused by electricity shortages, which can also affect…
At the Olkkari – Lounge organised by the Finnish Red Cross, tenants can find new friends
At the Olkkari – Lounge organised by the Finnish Red Cross, tenants can find new friends
Moikka, tervetuloa! Mitä kuuluu? Hello, welcome! How are you?”, asks Kai Saarto as he walks…
On Wednesday, 18th of January, TYS Housing Office will close exceptionally at 12 noon
On Wednesday, 18th of January, TYS Housing Office will close exceptionally at 12 noon
On Wednesday, 18th of January, TYS Housing Office will close exceptionally at 12 noon due…
On Wednesday 11th of January TYS Housing Office is closed
On Wednesday 11th of January TYS Housing Office is closed
On Wednesday 11th of January TYS Housing Office is closed due staff training.
TYS Housing office´s exceptional opening hours at Christmas and New Year
TYS Housing office´s exceptional opening hours at Christmas and New Year
On 23rd of December the TYS Housing Office only serves on electronic channels and closes…
Energy saving tips for the Christmas season
Energy saving tips for the Christmas season
Christmas and its preparations cause an spike in energy consumption in many homes. However, there…
Let’s spread positive energy
Let’s spread positive energy
The dark season, the negative news: war, pandemic, famine, climate change, refugee crisis, rising prices,…
On Wednesday 21st of December TYS Housing Office is closed
On Wednesday 21st of December TYS Housing Office is closed
On Wednesday 21st of December TYS Housing Office is closed due to key inventory. We…
The new tenant bloggers have been chosen! Welcome to follow the lives of our tenant bloggers on Instagram!
The new tenant bloggers have been chosen! Welcome to follow the lives of our tenant bloggers on Instagram!
In September, we were looking for bloggers among pur tenants to make posts related to…
The rents of the Turku Student Village Foundation will be revised for 2023
The rents of the Turku Student Village Foundation will be revised for 2023
The apartment rents of the Turku Student Village Foundation’s buildings will be revised in accordance…
The heating schedules of TYS housing location´s saunas will be reduced to save electricity
The heating schedules of TYS housing location´s saunas will be reduced to save electricity
The war in Ukraine has led to problems with energy prices and energy access in…
On Finland´s Independence Day 6th December TYS housing office is closed
On Finland´s Independence Day 6th December TYS housing office is closed
On Finland´s Independence Day 6th December TYS housing office is closed Congratulations to 105-year old…
Finnish Red Cross Olkkari – Lounge offers weekly activities at Tyyssija
Finnish Red Cross Olkkari – Lounge offers weekly activities at Tyyssija
On Wednesday evenings at 18–20, free-of-charge activities are organised for young adults (18–29 yrs.) at…
On Friday 14th of October TYS Housing Office is closed – We serve customers normally by email and phone from 10 am to 3 pm
On Friday 14th of October TYS Housing Office is closed – We serve customers normally by email and phone from 10 am to 3 pm
On Friday 14th of October TYS Housing Office is closed due to staff training. We…
Are you the next TYS tenant blogger?
Are you the next TYS tenant blogger?
We are looking for tenants interested in blogging about housing and student life on Instagram.…
You can now apply for access to Tyyssija´s common space TYS n´ Chill
You can now apply for access to Tyyssija´s common space TYS n´ Chill
Tyyssija´s common space TYS n´ Chill has been completed and the space is now in…
Autumn housing situation
Autumn housing situation
TYS apartments available in August have all now been rented and apartments that become available…
Results of customer satisfaction survey for 2021 published – apartments’ price-quality ratio and services received special praise from tenants
Results of customer satisfaction survey for 2021 published – apartments’ price-quality ratio and services received special praise from tenants
TYS revised their customer satisfaction survey in early 2021. The survey system was based on…
On Wednesday 29th of June TYS Housing Office will clear the congestion of application processing and opens at 12.30 p.m.
On Wednesday 29th of June TYS Housing Office will clear the congestion of application processing and opens at 12.30 p.m.
On Wednesday 29th of June TYS Housing Office will clear the congestion of application processing…
TYS housing office has introduced a key pick-up locker for collecting keys
TYS housing office has introduced a key pick-up locker for collecting keys
The TYS housing office has introduced a key pick-up locker, through which tenants can pick…
On Wednesday 8th of June, TYS Housing Office will open at 12 noon
On Wednesday 8th of June, TYS Housing Office will open at 12 noon
On Wednesday 8th of June, TYS Housing Office will open at 12 noon due to…
VAFT – the best kind of eye candy
VAFT – the best kind of eye candy
The captivating video art festival Video Art Festival Turku (VAFT) is a visual treat at…
On Wednesday 25th of May, TYS Housing Office will close at 12 noon and on Ascension Day, 26th of May, the office will be closed
On Wednesday 25th of May, TYS Housing Office will close at 12 noon and on Ascension Day, 26th of May, the office will be closed
On Wednesday 25th of May, TYS Housing Office will close at 12 noon due to…
On Tuesday, 26th of April, the TYS housing office will close exceptionally at 1.30 p.m.
On Tuesday, 26th of April, the TYS housing office will close exceptionally at 1.30 p.m.
On Tuesday, 26th of April, the TYS housing office will close exceptionally at 1.30 p.m.…
Tyyssija´s common space TYS n´ Chill will open its doors on May 10th! Come explore the space and enjoy the delicatessen bar
Tyyssija´s common space TYS n´ Chill will open its doors on May 10th! Come explore the space and enjoy the delicatessen bar
Tyyssija´s common space TYS n´ Chill will open its doors on May 10th, 2022 at…
Changes in TYS’s services and instructions during an exceptional situation caused by coronavirus
Changes in TYS’s services and instructions during an exceptional situation caused by coronavirus
The article was updated on 13th April 2022 (starting from 19th April 2022 tenants can visit…
We are looking for summer employees to our customer service team
We are looking for summer employees to our customer service team
We are looking for customer service advisors with good language skills (Finnish, English, and Swedish)…
Housing office´s exceptional opening hours in Easter
Housing office´s exceptional opening hours in Easter
Exceptional opening hours during Easter: On Maundy Thursday, 14th April the office is open 10:00-13:00.…
Changes in the opening hours of TYS Housing Office starting from 1st April
Changes in the opening hours of TYS Housing Office starting from 1st April
From the beginning of April, the TYS office will be open from Monday to Thursday…
Counselling available to help process emotions, fear and worry about the war in Ukraine
Counselling available to help process emotions, fear and worry about the war in Ukraine
Russia's attack on Ukraine has caused widespread shock among people in Finland. During the past…
A fault has been detected in our telephone exchange, which may result in cut off calls
A fault has been detected in our telephone exchange, which may result in cut off calls
A fault has been detected in our telephone exchange, which may result in cut off…
TYS housing office will be closed today, 8th February, from 11 a.m.
TYS housing office will be closed today, 8th February, from 11 a.m.
The TYS housing office will be closed today, 8th February, from 11 a.m. due to…
Turku Good Construction Award for the Turku Student Village Foundation
Turku Good Construction Award for the Turku Student Village Foundation
The Turku Cityscape Working Group has decided to award the Turku Good Construction Award 2021…
TYS’s office has moved to new premises in Tyyssija
TYS’s office has moved to new premises in Tyyssija
TYS's office has moved to new premises in Tyyssija. Starting from 27th January foundation´s office…
Customer service´s telephone service closed on 26th January from 11.30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Customer service´s telephone service closed on 26th January from 11.30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
TYS's customer service´s telephone service is closed on Wednesday 26th January from 11.30 a.m. to…
TYS Housing Office moves to Tyyssija
TYS Housing Office moves to Tyyssija
TYS Housing Office will move to Tyyssija's new office premises 25th-26th January. The Housing Office…
Sustainable student housing is done together – join TYS’s shower challenge!
Sustainable student housing is done together – join TYS’s shower challenge!
Eco-friendly and sustainable housing is a sum of many factors. On one hand, it derives…
Have myself a Merry little first Christmas in Turku
Have myself a Merry little first Christmas in Turku
Hello! I’m Kayla, an international graduate student from the United States. Here in Turku, I…
On Finland´s Independence Day 6th December TYS housing office is closed
On Finland´s Independence Day 6th December TYS housing office is closed
On Finland´s Independence Day 6th December TYS housing office is closed Congratulations to 104-year old…
The effects of the JHL strike on the real estate services of the Turku Student Village Foundation
The effects of the JHL strike on the real estate services of the Turku Student Village Foundation
JHL, the trade union for the public and welfare sectors, has announced that it will…
On 18th and 19th November the TYS Housing Office will have fewer customer service employees available – please prepare for longer queuing times
On 18th and 19th November the TYS Housing Office will have fewer customer service employees available – please prepare for longer queuing times
On Thursday 18th November and Friday 19th November, the TYS Housing Office will have fewer…
Become a mentor for the RESPONSE project!
Become a mentor for the RESPONSE project!
Are you interested in environmental, climate or energy issues? Or perhaps you’re into communication, advocacy…
Welcome to the announcement of the results of Tyyssija´s housing lottery on 17th November 2021 at 4 p.m.!
Welcome to the announcement of the results of Tyyssija´s housing lottery on 17th November 2021 at 4 p.m.!
Welcome to the announcement of the results of the new heart of Student Village, Tyyssija´s,…
The rents of Turku Student Village Foundation apartments will not be raised for 2022 – security deposit will be waived permanently
The rents of Turku Student Village Foundation apartments will not be raised for 2022 – security deposit will be waived permanently
Turku Student Village Foundation will not raise the rents of its apartments for 2022. Rents…
Application period for Tyyssija´s apartments has begun – see the instructions for applying!
Application period for Tyyssija´s apartments has begun – see the instructions for applying!
The apartments of the new heart of Turku Student Village, Tyyssija, will be completed at…
The TYS Housing Office will introduce an electronic appointment system as of 8th November 2021
The TYS Housing Office will introduce an electronic appointment system as of 8th November 2021
As of 8th November 2021, appointments can be made to the TYS Housing Office via…
From small streams come great rivers – decreasing water consumption starts with little changes
From small streams come great rivers – decreasing water consumption starts with little changes
There is a relatively large amount of clean water in relation to the population in…
The new tenant bloggers have been chosen!
The new tenant bloggers have been chosen!
In September, we were looking for new tenant bloggers among our tenants to post Instagram…
On Tuesday, 19th October, the TYS housing office will close exceptionally at noon
On Tuesday, 19th October, the TYS housing office will close exceptionally at noon
On Tuesday, 19th October, the housing office will close exceptionally at noon due to personnel…
CAMPUSSPORT X TYS Geocaching route puts students on the move to explore TYS housing locations
CAMPUSSPORT X TYS Geocaching route puts students on the move to explore TYS housing locations
During the academic year of 2020-21, student unions started worrying about how students had got…
Providing good student housing is a sum of many things – My educational and interesting summer with TYS
Providing good student housing is a sum of many things – My educational and interesting summer with TYS
My journey with TYS began in August 2015 as I moved into my first own…
Application period for Tyyssija´s apartments starts on 1st October, 2021!
Application period for Tyyssija´s apartments starts on 1st October, 2021!
Beginning of the year 2022 will mark the completion of apartments at Tyyssija, the heart…
WELCOME (BACK) from the” RESPONSE” mentor team!
WELCOME (BACK) from the” RESPONSE” mentor team!
Hello fellow TYS tenants, are you full of energy after the summer break? The new…
Could you be our next tenant blogger?
Could you be our next tenant blogger?
We are seeking bloggers among our tenants to post about student life and living at…
TV channel numbers in Telia cable television network will change on 31st August starting at 10 am
TV channel numbers in Telia cable television network will change on 31st August starting at 10 am
TV channel numbers in Telia cable television network will be changed so the HD versions…
Get to know Turku and TYS’s housing locations on CampusSport geocaching routes
Get to know Turku and TYS’s housing locations on CampusSport geocaching routes
Want to add easy and refreshing exercise to your day? Or maybe you have just…
TYS apartments of September have now been offered
TYS apartments of September have now been offered
The apartments of September have been offered. There might still be some cancellations. Your application…
TYS apartments of August have now been offered
TYS apartments of August have now been offered
The apartments of August have been offered. There might still be some cancellation, especially in…
On Thursday, 24th of June, TYS housing office will close at 1 p.m. and on the Midsummer Eve, 25th of June, the office will be closed.
On Thursday, 24th of June, TYS housing office will close at 1 p.m. and on the Midsummer Eve, 25th of June, the office will be closed.
On Thursday, 24th of June, TYS housing office will close at 1 p.m. and on…
Autumn’s housing application process for new students has begun! – Students who have already started their studies can still apply for housing for June and July
Autumn’s housing application process for new students has begun! – Students who have already started their studies can still apply for housing for June and July
Even though we are all now dreaming of summer, it is good to take some...
Housing Office´s exceptional opening hours on 17th and 18th June
Housing Office´s exceptional opening hours on 17th and 18th June
On Thursday, 17th June, the housing office will close already at 4 p.m. due to…
On Friday, 11th June, the housing office will close exceptionally at noon
On Friday, 11th June, the housing office will close exceptionally at noon
On Friday, 11th June, the housing office will close exceptionally at noon due to personnel…
New Real Estate Manager Anssi Aalto starts working for the foundation
New Real Estate Manager Anssi Aalto starts working for the foundation
In October 2020 Anssi Aalto was leafing through the Sunday edition of Turun Sanomat newspaper…
Rents of Kuunsilta apartments as of 1st August 2021 and transition to consumption-based water billing in the renovated apartments of the Kuunsilta housing location
Rents of Kuunsilta apartments as of 1st August 2021 and transition to consumption-based water billing in the renovated apartments of the Kuunsilta housing location
On 18th March 2021, the Board of the Turku Student Village Foundation confirmed the rents…
Problems have been detected in TYSBooking with sauna shift bookings. The fault is under investigation and it will be fixed as soon as possible
Problems have been detected in TYSBooking with sauna shift bookings. The fault is under investigation and it will be fixed as soon as possible
Problems have been detected in TYSBooking with sauna shift bookings. The fault is under investigation…
On Ascension Day 13th May TYS Housing Office is closed
On Ascension Day 13th May TYS Housing Office is closed
On Ascension Day 13th May TYS Housing Office is closed
Welcome to join TYS’s balcony and yard refurbishment campaign!
Welcome to join TYS’s balcony and yard refurbishment campaign!
Processed with VSCO with c8 preset Are you a born “gardenista” whose hands are already…
Housing application process for renovated apartments on the F-K stairs of Kuunsilta begins on 1st May
Housing application process for renovated apartments on the F-K stairs of Kuunsilta begins on 1st May
Completely renovated new studios and one-bedroom apartments will be completed at the Kuunsilta housing location…
Negative Vappu – Best way to be positive is to stay negative
Negative Vappu – Best way to be positive is to stay negative
The key to a successful May Day is to celebrate in line with the coronavirus…
Tips for celebrating Vappu remotely
Tips for celebrating Vappu remotely
This year, May Day, i.e. vappu, celebrations are a little different due to the coronavirus…
TYS´s phone system will change 22nd April – due to the change, there may be a delay or interference with calls during the day
TYS´s phone system will change 22nd April – due to the change, there may be a delay or interference with calls during the day
Our phone system will change 22nd April. Due to the change, there may be a…
Turku Student Village Foundation has published their first sustainability report
Turku Student Village Foundation has published their first sustainability report
Turku Student Village Foundation (TYS) has published their first responsibility report together with their annual…
Will you be working in Turku in the summer? You can rent an apartment from TYS!
Will you be working in Turku in the summer? You can rent an apartment from TYS!
Do you have a summer job in Turku? Or perhaps you’re dreaming of spending the…
Links and contact information incase corona worries you
Links and contact information incase corona worries you
Changes in TYS’s services and instructions during coronavirus pandemic Recommendations and Restrictions Related to Coronavirus…
TYS Housing Office will open on Tuesday 13th April exceptionally at 1 p.m.
TYS Housing Office will open on Tuesday 13th April exceptionally at 1 p.m.
TYS Housing Office will open on Tuesday 13th April exceptionally at 1 p.m. due to…
Coronavirus Q&A for TYS tenants
Coronavirus Q&A for TYS tenants
*Last updated on 10th January 2022* Where and when to get tested? If you get…
TYS Housing Offices opening hours during Easter
TYS Housing Offices opening hours during Easter
On Easter, the housing office will be open on Maundy Thursday, 1st April, from 9…
The city of Turku’s Coronavirus Prevention Bus will visit Student Village again next weekend of 27th – 28th March, 2021
The city of Turku’s Coronavirus Prevention Bus will visit Student Village again next weekend of 27th – 28th March, 2021
The city of Turku’s Coronavirus Prevention Bus will visit Student Village again next weekend of…
On Tuesday, 23rd March, the TYS Housing office will open exceptionally 11 a.m.
On Tuesday, 23rd March, the TYS Housing office will open exceptionally 11 a.m.
On Tuesday, 23rd March, the TYS Housing office will open exceptionally 11 a.m. due to…
The city of Turku’s Coronavirus Prevention Bus in Student Village on the weekend of 20th – 21st March, 2021 – on Sunday with a extended schedule from 11 am to 5pm
The city of Turku’s Coronavirus Prevention Bus in Student Village on the weekend of 20th – 21st March, 2021 – on Sunday with a extended schedule from 11 am to 5pm
A lot of infections have been detected in the Student Village area in recent days.…
An error has been detected in TYSBooking application
An error has been detected in TYSBooking application
An error has been detected in TYSBooking application. The application does not work on all…
Turku Student Village Foundation has updated its strategy – more affordable, communal living, and environmentally friendly apartments for students
Turku Student Village Foundation has updated its strategy – more affordable, communal living, and environmentally friendly apartments for students
Turku Student Village Foundation (TYS) has updated its strategy. The Foundation aims to meet constantly…
TYS Housing Office will open on Wednesday 17th February exceptionally at 11 a.m.
TYS Housing Office will open on Wednesday 17th February exceptionally at 11 a.m.
TYS Housing Office will open on Wednesday 17th February exceptionally at 11 a.m. due to…
New shared car for rent in the Student Village
New shared car for rent in the Student Village
TYS and Omago Oy have brought a fully electric Nissan Leaf shared car to the…
TYS Housing Office will close on Friday 12th February exceptionally at 2 p.m.
TYS Housing Office will close on Friday 12th February exceptionally at 2 p.m.
TYS Housing Office will close on Friday 12th February exceptionally at 2 p.m. due to staff…
Resident of the Student Village: Become a mentor for the RESPONSE project!
Resident of the Student Village: Become a mentor for the RESPONSE project!
Are you interested in environmental, climate or energy issues? Or perhaps you’re into communication, advocacy…
Positive energy to Student Village – RESPONSE invites tenants to join in building an environmentally sustainable city
Positive energy to Student Village – RESPONSE invites tenants to join in building an environmentally sustainable city
Where Aura River passes the Halinen Bridge and slowly meanders towards the heart of the…
Anssi Aalto to start as new Real Estate Manager for the Turku Student Village Foundation
Anssi Aalto to start as new Real Estate Manager for the Turku Student Village Foundation
Construction Engineer Anssi Aalto is the new real estate manager for the Turku Student Village…
Turku Student Village Foundation conducting a stakeholder survey on corporate responsibility plan
Turku Student Village Foundation conducting a stakeholder survey on corporate responsibility plan
The Turku Student Village Foundation started preparations in 2020 for a corporate responsibility audit as…
TYS expands customer experience project to measure customer satisfaction during their living with TYS
TYS expands customer experience project to measure customer satisfaction during their living with TYS
In 2020 TYS launched development project to improve customer satisfaction. We have now moved to…
Housing office´s opening hours during Christmas and New Year
Housing office´s opening hours during Christmas and New Year
TYS's housing office is open exceptionally during Christmas and New Year: Thursday 17th December, the…
By saving energy, you save nature – grab easy everyday energy-saving tips!
By saving energy, you save nature – grab easy everyday energy-saving tips!
Although electricity and water are included in the rent in TYS’s apartments, it is good…
TYS Housing Office will open on Thursday 17th December exceptionally at 10 am
TYS Housing Office will open on Thursday 17th December exceptionally at 10 am
TYS Housing Office will open on Thursday 17th December exceptionally at 10 am due to…
Moving from a year of challenges to a new one using familiar characteristics
Moving from a year of challenges to a new one using familiar characteristics
It is often difficult to see which things and events shape a person, the interaction…
We are taking part in the European commission’s RESPONSE project – join us in building an energy-positive city district!
We are taking part in the European commission’s RESPONSE project – join us in building an energy-positive city district!
TYS is taking part in the European commission’s RESPONSE project, funded by the Horizon 2020…
Maintenance services of Turku Student Village Foundation transfer to Arkea Oy at the beginning of December – door opening service and security guard’s phone numbers as well as maintenance service’s emergency service number will change!
Maintenance services of Turku Student Village Foundation transfer to Arkea Oy at the beginning of December – door opening service and security guard’s phone numbers as well as maintenance service’s emergency service number will change!
Turku Student Village Foundation has tendered out the maintenance contract of their properties after the…
A research project between TYS and the University of Turku encouraged to save water
A research project between TYS and the University of Turku encouraged to save water
If you have lived in Aitiopaikka, Haliskylä or Yo-talo during the previous 12 months, you…
Grab easy everyday water-saving tips!
Grab easy everyday water-saving tips!
Although electricity and water are included in the rent in TYS’s apartments, it is good…
The new tenant bloggers have been chosen! Get to know them!
The new tenant bloggers have been chosen! Get to know them!
In September, we were looking for new tenant bloggers among our tenants to post Instagram…
Turku Student Village Foundation to streamline its administration
Turku Student Village Foundation to streamline its administration
One era reached its end, when the delegation of the Turku Student Village Foundation, in…
The rents of the Turku Student Village Foundation will not be raised for 2021 – the rents of Ispuri shared apartments will be reduced
The rents of the Turku Student Village Foundation will not be raised for 2021 – the rents of Ispuri shared apartments will be reduced
Turku Student Village Foundation will not raise the rents of its apartments for 2021. However,…
When, what and why? – housing renovation process ABC
When, what and why? – housing renovation process ABC
Esthetical repairs of TYS’s apartments have been on the foundation’s tenants’ lips, and a lot…
TYS Housing Office will be exceptionally closed on 4th November
TYS Housing Office will be exceptionally closed on 4th November
TYS Housing Office will be exceptionally closed on Wednesday 4th November due to staff training.
Tenant satisfaction survey provides tips for the development of TYS’s operations
Tenant satisfaction survey provides tips for the development of TYS’s operations
TYS’s customer satisfaction survey was conducted in early 2020. There were three hundred more responses…
TYS Housing Office will be open on 6th October exceptionally from 1pm to 4 pm
TYS Housing Office will be open on 6th October exceptionally from 1pm to 4 pm
TYS Housing Office will be open on 6th October exceptionally from 1pm to 4 pm…
Recycling and sorting your waste are acts for the environment! – this is how to sort and recycle correctly
Recycling and sorting your waste are acts for the environment! – this is how to sort and recycle correctly
Did you know that over half the waste that is produced in TYS housing locations…
Office hours during summer
Office hours during summer
TYS housing office is open only to customers picking up apartment keys or signing their…
TYS Housing Office will have new opening hours during August – other changes made to services due to the coronavirus epidemic will remain in effect
TYS Housing Office will have new opening hours during August – other changes made to services due to the coronavirus epidemic will remain in effect
In August, TYS Housing office will serve tenants with new opening hours. Tenants picking up…
Is your student home the prettiest in Turku or perhaps in the whole Finland? Enter in a competition and you can win prizes!
Is your student home the prettiest in Turku or perhaps in the whole Finland? Enter in a competition and you can win prizes!
The Finnish Associations of Student Housing Organisations SOA ry and Finnish student housing organisations from…
Changes in TYS’s services starting from 1st June 2020
Changes in TYS’s services starting from 1st June 2020
On 4th May 2020, the Finnish government outlined an action plan for a hybrid strategy…
On Ascension Day 21st May and on Friday 22nd May the Housing Office is closed
On Ascension Day 21st May and on Friday 22nd May the Housing Office is closed
On Ascension Day 21st May and on Friday 22nd May the Housing Office is…
TYS’s chatbot Toivo gets an English-speaking friend – chatbot Hope started working on our website
TYS’s chatbot Toivo gets an English-speaking friend – chatbot Hope started working on our website
About one year ago, Turku Student Village Foundation introduced a Finnish-speaking chatbot, Toivo, on its…
Housing Offices opening hours during May Day (vappu)
Housing Offices opening hours during May Day (vappu)
The Housing Office is open on the eve of May Day´s Eve 30th April from 11am…
Construction of Tyyssija has begun – earthworks and piling will continue during the coming weeks
Construction of Tyyssija has begun – earthworks and piling will continue during the coming weeks
The construction works for Tyyssija housing location were started on 1 April. Before the project…
Reduced opening hours of TYS Housing Office and changes in the operations of services will remain in effect for the time being
Reduced opening hours of TYS Housing Office and changes in the operations of services will remain in effect for the time being
TYS has decided to extend the reduced office hours of the TYS Housing Office and…
Student income during the exceptional situation caused by corona virus
Student income during the exceptional situation caused by corona virus
Due to the corona virus, the income of many students has deteriorated for example as…
Reduced opening hours of TYS Housing Office and changes in the operations of services will remain in effect until 30th April
Reduced opening hours of TYS Housing Office and changes in the operations of services will remain in effect until 30th April
TYS has decided to extend the reduced office hours of the TYS Housing Office and…
The Turku Student Village Foundation will launch the construction of the Tyyssija housing location – the new heart of the Student Village will provide versatile services and climate-friendly housing
The Turku Student Village Foundation will launch the construction of the Tyyssija housing location – the new heart of the Student Village will provide versatile services and climate-friendly housing
The Turku Student Village Foundation (TYS) has commissioned the construction of a new student housing…
Instructions for tenants moving in at the beginning of April
Instructions for tenants moving in at the beginning of April
The TYS Housing Office will exceptionally be open only at 12:00–16:00 from 1 April 2020…
TYS increases cleaning of shared spaces to prevent the spread of the coronavirus
TYS increases cleaning of shared spaces to prevent the spread of the coronavirus
TYS has increased the clening of the facilities shared by tenants to prevent the spread…
TYS Housing Offices opening hours during Easter
TYS Housing Offices opening hours during Easter
On Easter, the housing office will only serve customers picking up apartment keys, and we…
TYS´s Housing Offices opening hours reduced – Housing office is open from 24th March on weekdays between 11am and 3pm only to key-picking customers
TYS´s Housing Offices opening hours reduced – Housing office is open from 24th March on weekdays between 11am and 3pm only to key-picking customers
Due to the exceptional situation caused by the coronation epidemic, TYS will reduce the opening…
TYS Housing Office will have a limited service, the saunas and club rooms will be closed and only the necessary maintenance visits will be made from March 17th to March 31st due to the coronavirus epidemic
TYS Housing Office will have a limited service, the saunas and club rooms will be closed and only the necessary maintenance visits will be made from March 17th to March 31st due to the coronavirus epidemic
TYS takes the coronavirus and the epidemic seriously. We want to protect our customers, our…
Updated on 23rd March 2020: Follow the authorities coronavirus instructions
Updated on 23rd March 2020: Follow the authorities coronavirus instructions
TYS takes the coronavirus and the epidemic seriously. We want to protect our customers, our…
Housing office closed on Tuesday 10th of March
Housing office closed on Tuesday 10th of March
Housing Office is closed on Tuesday 10th of March due to staff training.
TYS launches SMS-based customer surveys
TYS launches SMS-based customer surveys
Turku Student Village Foundation has initiated a wide-reaching development project to increase tenant experience. The…
Have you always wondered how TYS´ apartment with a shared kitchen in the Student Village West looks like inside? Now you can explore apartments in Student Village in a virtual 3D-tour!
Have you always wondered how TYS´ apartment with a shared kitchen in the Student Village West looks like inside? Now you can explore apartments in Student Village in a virtual 3D-tour!
Have you always wondered how TYS´ apartments with a shared kitchen in the Student Village…
Tenant Satisfaction Survey has arrived to your email – now is your chance to impact your housing!
Tenant Satisfaction Survey has arrived to your email – now is your chance to impact your housing!
We have sent a traditional tenant satisfaction survey to all residents. Via a questionnaire link…
Housing office opens its doors on Tuesday 28th January at 11am
Housing office opens its doors on Tuesday 28th January at 11am
Housing Office opens its doors on Tuesday 28th January at 11am due to staff training.
Comfortable living in a shared apartment starts with mutual agreements – learn about the rules of shared apartments
Comfortable living in a shared apartment starts with mutual agreements – learn about the rules of shared apartments
Comfortable living in a shared apartment starts with mutual agreements. TYS has compiled sample rules…
Overall badge competition is here again! Design a overall badge for TYS for 2020!
Overall badge competition is here again! Design a overall badge for TYS for 2020!
Last year was the first time we organised a overall badge competition, and the winner…
Housing office closed on epiphany 6th January
Housing office closed on epiphany 6th January
Housing office closed on Monday, 6th January due to a epiphany.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2020!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2020!
http://youtu.be/OmyYt-aJTjE This year we donated Christmas card funds to Finland´s Red Cross´ friend activity that…
Housing office’s opening hours during Christmas and at the turn of the year
Housing office’s opening hours during Christmas and at the turn of the year
On Friday, 20 December, the office will be open from 10 am to 3 pm.…
Trends in Turku and elsewhere
Trends in Turku and elsewhere
Turku is a city with 190,000 residents, six universities and 40,000 students. If you were…
Holidays in the Student Village
Holidays in the Student Village
Cheerful Christmas carols echo on the Inspehtorinkatu street at the heart of the Student Village.…
The housing office will close its doors exceptionally at 3pm on 5th December and will be closed on Independence Day, 6th December.
The housing office will close its doors exceptionally at 3pm on 5th December and will be closed on Independence Day, 6th December.
The housing office will close its doors exceptionally at 3pm on 5th December and will be closed…
An Alko and a pharmacy – responses to a Student Village service needs survey
An Alko and a pharmacy – responses to a Student Village service needs survey
The board of the Turku Student Village Foundation decided, in connection with the preparation of…
TYKY day for workplace health promotion – TYS staff get together to learn and develop and to visit Turku Castle
TYKY day for workplace health promotion – TYS staff get together to learn and develop and to visit Turku Castle
The staff of Turku Student Village Foundation (TYS) got together at Turku Castle for an…
TYS Delegation autumn meeting discussed carbon-neutral Turku and confirmed the TYS action plan and budget for 2020
TYS Delegation autumn meeting discussed carbon-neutral Turku and confirmed the TYS action plan and budget for 2020
The autumn meeting of the Delegation of the Student Village Foundation of Turku (TYS) took…
Application period for the refurbished apartments in Kuunsilta has begun! New tenants will be able to move into the apartments on February 1st 2020
Application period for the refurbished apartments in Kuunsilta has begun! New tenants will be able to move into the apartments on February 1st 2020
At the beginning of July, TYS started the refurbishment of the A, B, C, D…
Housing office closed on Wednesday 20th November
Housing office closed on Wednesday 20th November
Housing office is closed on Wednesday 20th November due to staff training.
TYS housing location’s waste management is now carbon neutral
TYS housing location’s waste management is now carbon neutral
TYS has acquired a carbon neutral waste management service for all its housing locations. Carbon…
The rents of the Turku Student Village Foundation will be revised for 2020 – a pilot project for ending security deposit payments will start next year
The rents of the Turku Student Village Foundation will be revised for 2020 – a pilot project for ending security deposit payments will start next year
The apartment rents of the Turku Student Village Foundation´s buildings will be revised in accordance…
On Friday, October 25th, the housing office is closed
On Friday, October 25th, the housing office is closed
On Friday, October 25th, the housing office is closed due to key inventory.
The Finnish Red Cross training in Student Village East on Saturday, 26th October 2019
The Finnish Red Cross training in Student Village East on Saturday, 26th October 2019
A national Red Cross preparedness training is taking place in Student Village East on Saturday,…
What is really like….. to study in Finland.
What is really like….. to study in Finland.
Before I even knew I was going to study my degree in Turku, I only…
The time I wanted to go to the doctor but I didn’t know where
The time I wanted to go to the doctor but I didn’t know where
I think there’s a very limited number of people who actually likes to go to…
Are TYS´s new tenant blogger?
Are TYS´s new tenant blogger?
We are seeking bloggers among our tenants to post about student life and living at…
The amazing transformation
The amazing transformation
Turku is a city in constant transformation, and even though I should be used to…
Yo-kylä Block Party is here again!
Yo-kylä Block Party is here again!
Yo-kylä Block party is here again! Year 2019 will offer you a variety of local…
September´s apartment situation
September´s apartment situation
The apartments becoming available in September have now been allocated and there may only be…
Results of the customer satisfaction survey
Results of the customer satisfaction survey
Turku Student Village Foundation (TYS) carried out a customer satisfaction survey in spring 2019. The…
If you want to lose weight, come to Finland!
If you want to lose weight, come to Finland!
One of the things I most heard my friends saying, after a few months of…
Missing floor plans in the apartment search
Missing floor plans in the apartment search
During server upgrade, some of the floor plans have disappeared from the website apartment search.…
What’s that smell??
What’s that smell??
Turku has a smell, at night. I know it because I’ve walked the streets, late…
Unexpected outcomes of being an International Student.
Unexpected outcomes of being an International Student.
I must admit it: anxiety is my middle name, that’s why I’m always trying to…
August´s apartment situation
August´s apartment situation
The apartments becoming available in August have now been allocated and there may only be…
Turku International Market
Turku International Market
I was still digesting all the food I had at the Medieval Festival, when I…
Medieval Turku
Medieval Turku
When I passed by the city centre, on the afternoon of June 27th, I was…
Residence Permit extension
Residence Permit extension
Only those coming from a country outside the European Union, know how much it takes…
About the time I went to the beach in Finland
About the time I went to the beach in Finland
Around 80% of the times I mention I’m from Mexico, people say “Oh I’ve been…
Congratulations to all accepted to study in Turku!
Congratulations to all accepted to study in Turku!
Have you remembered to apply for an apartment with us and have you delivered your…
Midnight Sun, My Love.
Midnight Sun, My Love.
I’m pretty sure we’ve all heard about the northern lights, but have you heard about…
The time I got lost
The time I got lost
Many years ago, a cousin from a different city was visiting my family. He went…
The Turku Student Village Foundation to start renovating the Kuunsilta recidential blocks
The Turku Student Village Foundation to start renovating the Kuunsilta recidential blocks
The Turku Student Village Foundation will start renovating Kuunsilta A, B, C, D and E…
Office hours during Midsummer
Office hours during Midsummer
Housing office closes at 13.00 on Thursday 20 June Housing office closed on Midsummer's Eve…
A dilemma called holiday
A dilemma called holiday
Summer is the best time for a holiday, but what happens if you just enjoy…
Professors Day (in Mexico)
Professors Day (in Mexico)
For as long as I can remember, May was a busy month when I was…
Where did I leave the key?
Where did I leave the key?
I walked faster as the clouds in the sky were becoming darker. I thought I…
Office hours during Midsummer
Office hours during Midsummer
Housing office closes at 13.00 on Thursday 18th June. Housing office closed on Midsummer's Eve…
Interruptions in TYS Booking on Thursday 6th June
Interruptions in TYS Booking on Thursday 6th June
There will be maintenance breaks in TYS Booking reservation system on Thursday, 6 June. We…
Good day sunshine!
Good day sunshine!
One of the things I’ve learned living in Turku, is that Finland is either all…
Finnish air quality
Finnish air quality
During the past few weeks, people in Mexico city have been struggling due to the…
The Housing Office is closed on 30th May
The Housing Office is closed on 30th May
The Housing Office is closed on 30th May because of Ascension Day.
Life goes on….. when you are abroad
Life goes on….. when you are abroad
I was abroad when my very best friend got married. It was impossible for me…
Office is closed on Thursday 23.5.
Office is closed on Thursday 23.5.
The housing office is exceptionally closed on Thursday 23rd May due to staff training.
Once Upon a Time, in a Parallel Universe…
Once Upon a Time, in a Parallel Universe…
When I was a child, I used to play a movie in my head, over…
Sorjonen
Sorjonen
When I was planning my trip to Turku, I started researching basic aspects about Finnish…
New website and Tenant Pages of the Student Village Foundation of Turku are now in use
New website and Tenant Pages of the Student Village Foundation of Turku are now in use
The new website and Tenant Pages of the Student Village Foundation of Turku (TYS) were…
Office hours during Vappu (Labor Day)
Office hours during Vappu (Labor Day)
On the eve of Labor Day, April 30, the office closes at 1pm. On Labor…
Elections in Finland.
Elections in Finland.
My mom always warned me about the three topics I shouldn’t talk about, in order...
Who am I in spring?
Who am I in spring?
Sunny days in Turku are -in my personal opinion- like a dream come true....
Farewell, Flatmate for two months.
Farewell, Flatmate for two months.
When I moved in to the new apartment, one of the things that concerned...
(Ugly)Singing in a different country.
(Ugly)Singing in a different country.
When we are kids, we all go through the phase “I want to be a...
You fooled me, Finland.
You fooled me, Finland.
A couple weeks ago, right after I was mastering the art of walking in incredibly...
What did you say?
What did you say?
There’s something I call “the look”. Do you know that feeling when you’re visiting another...
Is Finland trying to kill me?
Is Finland trying to kill me?
Ok, there’s a small possibility I’m being dramatic -again-, but I’ve been having a really...
How to survive to…. an internal transfer.
How to survive to…. an internal transfer.
The first time a saw a fox in my life, was during my first week...
Valentine’s Day, a guide to survive (with your significant one)
Valentine’s Day, a guide to survive (with your significant one)
There is so much love for us to share. This is our time to fall…
Once Upon a Time…
Once Upon a Time…
There was a Castle. It was made out of stone and mud, with high ceilings,...
Exchange Students: What to expect, part 2
Exchange Students: What to expect, part 2
In the last post, I exposed a bit the uncertainty I felt when I first...
Exchange Students: What to expect
Exchange Students: What to expect
I’ve seen many people from the nearby buildings moving in and out. Undoubtedly, January is...
Roommates are good
Roommates are good
One of the most common fears about studying abroad I’ve heard from international students, is...
New Year’s Resolution
New Year’s Resolution
When I was younger and full of hope, new year’s eve was my favorite holiday....
How to Survive to….. Christmas abroad.
How to Survive to….. Christmas abroad.
Spending Christmas holidays away from home, might be one of the biggest challenges of studying...
