HUMAKO´s dictionary
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Academic year = a one-year period during which one level of studies is completed. It includes the autumn and spring semesters.
Active = a form of local activity in Helsinki, where you support HUMAKO’s board and team members in organizing events and activities for other students. The time commitment is flexible and agreed on individually, so you don´t need to take part in everything. Applications are open year-round.
AdEd = Adventure and Outdoor Education (in Finnish seikkailukasvatus). An orientation within the Community Educator degree programme, fully in English. Graduates can work in youth work, NGOs, educational and guidance roles, wellbeing services, or as nature and adventure education entrepreneurs. The programme is offered at Humak’s Helsinki campus.
Akava = the Confederation of Unions for Professional and Managerial Staff in Finland, consisting of 36 member unions. Offers collective agreements, negotiation support, shop stewards, legal assistance and career services. The unions promote professional interests and provide networking opportunities. Students can also join – there is a suitable Akava union for almost every higher education student.
Aktori = a student participating in the mentoring program to be mentored. Requires an active HUMAKO membership by the time a mentor is assigned.
Alumnus = in Finnish alumni, refers to a person who has previously studied and graduated from a specific educational institution. Humak alumni are all students who have completed a degree at Humak. Alumni also include international students who have studied at Humak as part of their own degree, as well as adventure alumni.
Anniversary party = also known as annual celebration or vujut (vuosijuhlat). A formal event that typically celebrates the anniversary of a student organization, student union, guild, or similar group. At the anniversary party guests enjoy a meal, listen to speeches, and take part in various entertainment. The evening is followed by an afterparty and the next day is Sillis. The anniversary party is a suitable occasion to wear a student union sash.
Appro = a student event where participants visit checkpoints alone or in groups, collecting stamps to earn an overall patch after reaching a certain amount. Checkpoints are often bars, restaurants or cafés where stamps are given upon purchasing a drink or other item.
AtomiSign = a signature service used for signing various agreements. The service is accessed via Microsoft authentication.
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Board = responsible for the daily operations of the Student Union HUMAKO. The board consists of a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and 3–7 members. Each board member has their own responsibilities which are carried out individually, in teams, and collectively as a board. Currently, the HUMAKO board is divided into three teams: advocacy team, local activities team and services and events team. As a board member you’ll receive an overall patch, study credits, and you can also turn your work into credited coursework. Recruitment mainly takes place in autumn, with additional application rounds during the year.
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Campus = the area and buildings of your university of applied sciences. Humak has campuses in Helsinki (Valkea talo), Kauniainen, Jyväskylä, Turku, Kuopio, and Tampere.
Chairperson = also known as pj, coming from the Finnish word puheenjohtaja. In HUMAKO, a chairperson can be found in the Board and in the Representative Council.
Checkpoint round = a round in which participants visit pre-determined checkpoints, either in a fixed order or freely. At each checkpoint there is usually a task, a question or a challenge, and completing it earns a stamp or points.
Community educator = a field of study at Humak. The degree program is divided into four profiles: youth work, organizational work, adventure education, and work community development. Graduates can work in youth and NGO sectors, as well as in various professional environments across different sectors of society. Community education can be studied at Humak’s campuses in Helsinki, Turku, Jyväskylä, Tampere and Kuopio.
Cross-Institutional Studies = also known as RIPA (abbreviation of the Finnish word ristiinopiskelupalvelu). Allows you, as an attending student at Humak, to take courses for free from other higher education institutions. Always discuss with your PSP advisor to ensure that the RIPA studies fit into your own degree program.
Cultural manager = a field of study at Humak. Graduates can work as cultural sector professionals in areas such as cultural administration, event production, and various projects. At Humak you can study cultural management in Kauniainen, Turku, Jyväskylä and online.
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Discord = an instant messaging platform for chats and calls, including screen sharing and video calls. Humak students have their own Discord server where you can network with other students during free time or events. Joining instructions can be found on HUMAKO’s website.
Division = a form of local activity in Jyväskylä. Divisions plan and organize various student events, develop initiatives and collect feedback. You can earn 1–10 ECTS credits for participating in a division.
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ECTS = European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System. A unit measuring the scope of studies. One credit corresponds to approximately 27 hours of work. At Humak, the extent of a bachelor’s degree is 210–240 credits, and completing the degree typically takes 3.5–4 years.
Edaattori = representative council member
EV-team = advocacy team (EV comes from the Finnish word edunvalvonta), one of HUMAKO Board´s teams. Is responsible for influencing decision-making within the university, promoting student rights, communicating about these issues and advancing equality. The team is led by the Chair of the Board, and its activities are guided by HUMAKO’s strategy and political program.
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Fingerspelling = also known in Finnish as sormittaminen (fingering), means signing the alphabet with your fingers. It involves spelling out words letter by letter with fingers, typically for words that don’t have a sign or when you don´t know the sign. Fingerspelling is especially used for names when a person or place does not yet have a specific sign or sign name.
Finna = Humak library search service.
Finnish Association of the Deaf = (Kuurojen Liitto) interest group for sign language users. It is a national umbrella organization with 36 member associations, advocating for the human rights and equal opportunities of sign language users. The organization was founded by the Deaf community in 1905. Its headquarters are located in Valkea talo, Helsinki.
FSHS = Finnish Student Health Service (YTHS in Finnish). It provides healthcare services for higher education students who are registered as attending for the semester. FSHS student health services are not available to students in open UAS education or to incoming international exchange students. Students pay the semesterly health care fee to Kela and should remember to pay the fee on their own initiative.
Fuksi = first-year student, freshman
Fuksiaiset = freshmen party, a student event aimed at new students, usually includes a checkpoint tour and an afterparty.
Föli = Turku region public transport system. Föli is responsible for organizing public transportation in the area, planning timetables and determining ticket prices.
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Glossing = a way to write down sign language. Glosses are always written in capital letters. They show the correct word order, indicate sign location with a number if needed, and mark possible plurals. For example: A girl slept yesterday – YESTERDAY GIRL SLEEP.
GoReact = a cloud-based video management system. GoReact is used at Humak especially in interpreting courses.
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Haka ID = refers to the Haka login system used for authentication in Finnish higher education institutions. It is not a separate username, instead you log in using your institution’s (Humak’s) username and password. As a new student, you receive your Haka ID by verifying your identity through the Suomi.fi service.
Hjördis = the mascot of Humak´s Student Union HUMAKO. Hjördis is a green creature shaped like the letter H, wearing red overalls.
HOAS = Foundation for student housing in the Helsinki region. Offers affordable rental housing located near study places for students in the capital region of Finland.
Hoodle = Humak´s online learning environment. There you can find your own courses.
HSL = Helsinki Region Transport. With the HSL app you can buy public transport tickets for the Helsinki region, find the best routes with the Journey Planner, check all timetables, and get personalized traffic information.
Humanistiwappu = HUMAKO’s own Wappu (May Day) achievement. You complete it by participating in a set number of events during Wappu. You can take part in Humanistiwappu regardless of your campus. Completing it earns you a unique overall patch.
HUMAKO = Humak´s student union. Its purpose is to represent and promote the interests of Humak students, especially in matters related to education and everyday student life. HUMAKO also acts as a link between students and staff across Humak’s campuses. The most visible parts of HUMAKO’s work are the training of local actives and maintaining their activities. By becoming a member of HUMAKO, you gain access to various benefits and discounts. Whether you’re a full-time, multiform learning or an online student, taking courses through the Open UAS or pursuing a Master’s degree (YAMK) – HUMAKO is here for you!
HUMAKO info = a short introductory session about the student union HUMAKO for all new students during orientation days. During the session, you can usually try on overalls and purchase HUMAKO products.
HUMAKO membership = As a student at Humak you can get a HUMAKO membership via Kide.app. As a member you become part of a community, receive benefits and discounts, get access to a digital membership card, can apply to become a local active, receive informative newsletters, have the right to vote in the Representative Council elections, and can promote students’ rights and well-being while influencing HUMAKO’s activities. By joining as a member, you support your student union and make it possible for HUMAKO to continue and develop its operations.
Humak = Humak University of Applied Sciences. Fields of study in Humak are Cultural Management, Sign Language Interpreting, Interpreting and AAC Instruction, Community Education, and Adventure Education. You can do daytime studies, multiform studies or online studies. Humak has campuses in Helsinki, Kauniainen, Jyväskylä, Kuopio, Turku, and Tampere.
Häry = anti-harassment contact person (comes from the Finnish word häirintäyhdyshenkilö). HUMAKO is committed to addressing harassment, discrimination and other inappropriate behavior, so if you have experienced or witnessed harassment, you can contact the anti-harassment contact persons easily via email or through an anonymous report form. The harassment contact persons are trained by the student union and are bound by confidentiality. No action will be taken without the consent of the person who experienced the harassment.
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JHL = Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors (Julkisten ja hyvinvointialojen liitto). Community educator students can join JHL as members.
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Kaljaasi = the biggest student cruise in Finland, you will still look back on it during May Day and anticipate it already before midsummer. In November, Kaljaasi takes party-loving students from Helsinki to Stockholm and back. A yearly changing theme, competitions, activities, and the possibility to go ashore make Kaljaasi a unique event.
Kide.app = an app through which you can buy tickets to student events, student overalls, overall patches and HUMAKO membership. The app also provides your student card and discounts. The app might not work depending on your region settings.
Kieliasiantuntijat ry = a trade union for experts in languages, multilingual communication, and intercultural communication. Interpreter students can join as members.
Kielineuvonta = (in English language guidance) a service provided by the Finnish Association of the Deaf, where you can ask questions related to sign language. For example, if you cannot find signs for certain words in dictionaries, you can contact Kielineuvonta.
KiVANET = a network offering a wide range of language courses from A1 to C1 level. Courses are free for students of all universities in the network, including Humak students.
KOAS = The Central Finland Student Housing Foundation. Offers affordable rental housing located near study places for students in Jyväskylä.
Kv-student = international student (in Finnish kansainvälinen opiskelija). Refers to a student who is studying in Finland but whose home country is something other than Finland.
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Local active = participates in tutoring, division or team activities. Their events and activities are open to all Humak students, and all HUMAKO members can apply to become a local active. Students from any degree programme or year of study are welcome. You can earn 2–15 ECTS credits through local activities.
Lukkarikone = shows your timetable. View your own timetable by clicking Search groups (Hae ryhmiä) – enter your group code – click Search (Hae).
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Membership newsletter = as a member of HUMAKO you’ll occasionally receive a member newsletter by email sent to the address you provided when joining. The newsletter keeps you up to date on current topics related to your student union, your membership and your everyday student life.
Mentor = a Humak alumnus who shares their work-life experiences with an aktori (person to be mentored) and helps clarify professional role-related goals. The aim of mentoring includes professional reflection, reciprocal mentor-aktori dialogue, mutual learning, and constructive challenge. The mentoring program is organized in collaboration between Humak and the student union HUMAKO.
Microsoft 365 = formerly Office 365, is a cloud-based productivity platform. It gives you access to a selection of applications to support your studies, such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel.
Multiform studies = combines in-person and remote learning. Ideal for students who work alongside their studies or have other commitments that prevent full-time on-campus attendance. In multiform studies mandatory on-site lectures may be replaced with online sessions, independent study, or group work.
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Nysse = public transport system of the Tampere region. Through Nysse you can purchase tickets, find the best routes using the Journey Planner, and check timetables.
Nyyti ry = an organization that promotes student mental health. It provides students and student communities with information, support, and activities to enhance mental well-being and coping with studies. Services include for example mostly free trainings, events, chat services, webinars and peer mentoring.
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OLL = Finnish Student Sports Federation (Opiskelijoiden Liikuntaliitto). A national advocacy and service organization for student and higher education sports, representing university and university of applied sciences students in Finland. The student union HUMAKO is a member of OLL.
Open UAS = at the Open University of Applied Sciences, you can study parts of an education leading to a degree. They are courses in accordance with the university curriculum and you can get credited for them if you apply for higher education studies later either to Humak or elsewhere.
Opku = abbreviation for the Finnish word opiskelijakunta, meaning student union. A public organization whose members are students of a university of applied sciences. HUMAKO is the student union of Humak, and its membership can be purchased via Kide.app.
Opku+ = a collaboration network formed by multiple student unions. In addition to HUMAKO, it also includes Helga, Laureamko, ASK, TUO, METKA, O’Diako, and JAMKO. Thanks to this cooperation, HUMAKO members can participate in events organized by these unions at a discounted member price.
Optional studies = Humak students complete optional studies according to their curriculum. Students can take optional studies offered by other universities of applied sciences through the cross-institutional study service (RIPA), select studies from their own education programme’s optional studies, or select studies from Humak’s general selection of optional studies.
Outlook = an email service that is part of the Microsoft 365 platform.
Overall patch = a fabric patch that is attached to student overalls by hand sewing. Patches must not be attached with a sewing machine or glue. The patch serves as a memento of various student events, your study field and participation as an active.
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Paikkari-team = local activities team (“paikkari” comes from the Finnish word paikallistoimija), one of HUMAKO Board´s teams. Responsible for the planning, development and coordination of HUMAKO’s local tutor and division activities. The team is led by HUMAKO’s specialist. Local activities are goal-oriented development work, with objectives based on HUMAKO’s strategy and an annual tutoring action plan created in cooperation with Humak.
PATA-team = services and events team (“PATA” comes from the Finnish words palvelu- ja tapahtumatiimi), one of HUMAKO Board´s teams. Responsible for development work related to membership, member recruitment and services, the online store, and the product selection. In addition, the team handles tasks related to HUMAKO’s event production and partnerships. The team is led by the Vice Chair of the Board and includes one of the student union’s staff members. The team’s activities and objectives are based on HUMAKO’s strategy and annual action plan.
Peppi = the student information system used at Humak. Via Peppi you handle important practical matters during your studies, such as registering for course implementations and completing the statutory academic year enrollment. From the student desktop, you can access your personal study plan (PSP), schedule your studies, and track your progress. You log in to Peppi with your Humak account via Haka authentication.
Pikkulaskiainen = Finland’s coolest student event, attracting students to Turku. Featuring a thrilling sledding competition, mint-cocoa-scented pub crawl (appro), and an afterparty with the top Finnish artists makes this the highlight for many students.
PowerPoint = a presentation graphics program that is part of Microsoft’s software suite. It is typically used to create snazzy presentations.
PSP = personal study plan. You will devise it at the beginning of your studies together with your PSP coach. You will update the plan as your studies progress. PSP helps you plan and schedule your studies, and to keep track of how your studies are progressing. Your professional development is monitored during yearly developmental discussions.
Puva-interpreter = interpreter for the speech impaired, in Finnish puhevammaisten tulkki. The interpreter assists a person with a speech impairment in communicating and understanding others in various situations. They are trained in communication methods used by people with speech disabilities and may use tools such as supported signing, pictures, or other aids. You can study to become a puva-interpreter at Humak’s Kuopio campus.
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Representative Council = is made up of Humak students and the members of the council are called representatives (in Finnish edaattori). The Representative Council exercises the highest decision-making power in the Student Union and direct the activities of the Student Union Board. The election for the Representative Council is held in the autumn.
RPL = Recognition of Prior Learning. You can include previously acquired competences in your studies. This competence may have been gained through education, work experience, industry positions of trust, leisure activities, or everyday learning.
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SAMOK = National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences. A nationally active student organisation made up of different student unions, including HUMAKO. Its goal is to advocate for the interests of UAS students and to support and serve student unions so that they have the best possible tools to promote the interests of their own university’s students.
Semester = a nearly half-year academic period at an educational institution, divided by summer and winter breaks. In universities of applied sciences, the academic year consists of an autumn and a spring semester.
Separate application = an institution-organized application for specific programmes not included in the joint application system. Used for example when applying to foreign-language Master’s degrees (YAMK), based on open UAS studies, or for transfer applications to the same or similar field at another university of applied sciences. Application periods vary and occur throughout the year. The same programme may be available in both the joint and separate application processes.
Signed speech = in Finnish viitottu puhe, a method of communication intended to support lip reading. It is mainly used by people who are hard of hearing, those who became deaf after acquiring spoken language, and some individuals with speech impairments. Signed speech consists of clear lip movements combined with signs. Signed speech and sign language are two different things.
Sign languages = natural languages that use hands, body movements, mouth movements, and facial expressions. Sign language is not an international language, each country has its own sign language. Sign languages differ from country to country in both vocabulary and grammar. In Finland, two sign languages are used: Finnish Sign Language and Finland-Swedish Sign Language. Carl Oscar Malm is considered the father of Finnish sign languages and deaf education in Finland.
SignWiki = a freely accessible online dictionary for Finnish and Finland-Swedish sign languages, available to everyone.
Sillis = also known as silliaamiainen (a herring breakfast), a relaxed student breakfast or brunch typically held the day after an annual celebration / anniversary party or other major parties. Participants usually wear overalls or casual clothes. The event is generally more informal than the main celebration, focusing on socializing, eating, and having fun.
Sitsit = also know as sitz or sitsfest, is an academic table party where students eat, drink and sing. It usually has a theme that you have to follow when dressing up (in addition to overalls). The event is led by toastmasters, guiding the sitzpeople through the celebration. Specific rules exist, for example how to do toasts and request to speak. Breaking the rules can lead to penalties. So don’t be late.
Slice = student benefit service offering thousands of student discounts across Finland. The app also includes a digital student card.
Speech-supporting sign = in Finnish tukiviittoma, a form of expression that uses signs from sign language alongside spoken language, following the structure of spoken language. Using speech and signs simultaneously supports understanding, encourages attempts at speech, and provides a way of expression, especially for young children before their spoken language develops. Speech-supporting signs should not be confused with sign language, which is a fully independent language.
Speech-to-text interpreter = in Finnish shortened as kitu (kirjoitustulkki). The interpreter types spoken language into written text in real time on a computer for the client to read. This allows the client to understand speech through reading instead of hearing. You can study speech-to-text interpreting at Humak.
SRVK-interpreter = Finland-Swedish sign language interpreter. In Finnish suomenruotsalaisen viittomakielen tulkki.
Student card = for Humak students the student card is digital and available in the Slice, Tuudo, and Kide.App apps. The card provides various local and national benefits and discounts for example on meals, travel and events. A physical plastic version is also available.
Student number = a unique identifier assigned to each student upon enrollment. You can find your student number on Peppi next to your name.
Student overalls = colorful overalls worn by students, decorated with patches collected from various events. The color and logo on the back indicate the student’s university and degree program. Students at Humak can get bright red HUMAKO overalls, you can get them from Kide.app. There are certain traditions and rules for wearing them and attaching the overall patches. For example: 1. the overalls may only be washed while you’re wearing them, 2. the first drink spilled on your overalls will be what you drink at your graduation party, 3. when worn around the waist, the back should be adjusted so that the HUMAKO logo is visible, 4. used overalls should not be sold or thrown away.
Student representative = our university, Humak, includes student representatives in its working groups to ensure that the student voice is heard and student rights are upheld. In these groups members discuss, develop, brainstorm, and make decisions about the future direction of Humak. HUMAKO board´s advocacy team supports student representatives throughout their term. You can earn ECTS credits from working as a student representative.
Student union = also known as opku, shortened from the Finnish word opiskelijakunta. A public organization whose members are students of a university of applied sciences. HUMAKO is the student union of Humak, and its membership can be purchased via Kide.app.
Student union sash = student union HUMAKO has a sash that has the colors red and gold. Current and former members and employees of the student union have the right to wear the sash. The student union board may also award the sash as a token of recognition to individuals outside the union. The sash is worn when representing the student union and at other appropriate formal occasions. It is worn diagonally from the right shoulder to the left hip or as a rosette on the left chest.
Study module = a broader set of related course units that together form a thematic or subject-specific entity within a degree program.
Study unit = a single study module, also commonly referred to as a course.
Suvi = an online dictionary of Finnish sign language and Finland-Swedish sign language. You can search for signs using Finnish words or by the structural features of the signs.
SVK = Finnish sign language (FSL). In Finnish suomalainen viittomakieli.
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TAKU ry = trade union for art and culture professionals (taide- ja kulttuurialan ammattijärjestö). You can become a member of TAKU as a cultural management student.
Teams = a communication service that is part of the Microsoft 365 platform. It enables communication, video meetings, file storage and editing between teams. You will receive announcements and possible files in Teams from Humak, HUMAKO, related to your field of study, student well-being, student exchange, and local activities if you are involved in them.
Team = a form of local activity currently available in Tampere, Turku and Helsinki. Teams can for example help organize events, design new overall patches, or take care of student advocacy. The time commitment for being a team member is flexible and can be agreed upon individually, and there is no obligation to participate in everything. You can earn ECTS credits for participating in a team.
The Pod = Kotelo in Finnish, the newer student space at Humak’s Helsinki campus. Passing through the space, you will also find HUMAKO’s office and the campus library.
Theseus = a service that provides access to theses and publications from Finnish universities of applied sciences online. You can explore theses completed by graduates and learn about the publishing activities of the universities of applied sciences as a whole. These resources can be useful for your own research or development work. Once you complete your own thesis, it will also be uploaded to Theseus.
Thesis = a final demonstration of your competence at the end of your studies. At Humak, a thesis is a commissioned work-life development task that is carried out in groups, pairs, or individually. The Wihi tool is used for communication and archiving. All theses are checked for plagiarism on the Turnitin service. The completed theses of all universities of applied sciences can be found on Theseus.
TOAS = Foundation for student housing in the Tampere region. Offers affordable rental housing located near study places for students in the Tampere region.
Trade union = an organization that defends workers’ employment conditions. Supports members’ income, skills and well-being. Negotiates wages, benefits, holiday pay, daily allowances and experience bonuses. Already as a student you can join a trade union in your field. Your student union HUMAKO collaborates with the trade unions JHL, Kieliasiantuntijat, TAKU, NUOLI and YSTEA.
Transfer application = a student can apply to transfer their study right to another university or to a different programme within the same university. Requires a valid study right at a Finnish higher education institution and sufficient study time remaining. Humak’s transfer application is held twice a year.
Tuudo = an app that supports university students in their studies. Tuudo includes features such as a timetable, completed credits, student card, benefits, and a library card.
Tutor = a form of local activity where you get to support other students and promote student well-being. Tutors provide guidance, offer peer support, organize low-threshold events, and foster a sense of community. You can earn 1–10 ECTS credits for participating in tutoring.
TYKE = work community developer, an abbreviation for the Finnish words työyhteisön kehittäjä. An orientation within the Community Educator degree programme, studied online. Graduates can work in various sectors in roles related to guidance, training, organization, planning, and development within work communities. They also have basic skills to operate as entrepreneurs in diverse environments. The TYKE path is best suited for those with prior work experience. The studies include work-life-oriented development projects and focus on building new competencies on top of existing experience.
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UAS = University of Applied Sciences, a practice-oriented higher education institution. After graduating in Finland, your degree title is followed by the abbreviation AMK (UAS), which means you have completed a bachelor´s degree, for example Interpreter (AMK) or Cultural Manager (AMK).
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Valkea talo = a building where Humak’s Helsinki campus and HUMAKO´s office are located. The building is also home to several organizations in the Deaf community, such as the Finnish Association of the Deaf and the Folk High School for the Deaf.
Vice Chairperson = also known as vpj, coming from the Finnish word varapuheenjohtaja. In HUMAKO, a vice chairperson can be found in the Board and in the Representative Council.
Viittomahaku = (“sign search” in English), a search service that allows you to look up signs from various online sign language dictionaries.
Viittomakielinen kirjasto = a website that offers materials in various sign languages. The videos cover topics such as fairy tales, cultural events, studies and working life, sports, history and people.
Vilkku = Kuopio region transport system. With the Vilkku app you can easily purchase tickets for Kuopio region public transport and find the best routes.
Väylä studies = Väylä (”a lane” in English) studies are meant for secondary education students, who are completing Bachelor’s-level studies at the Open UAS in the field of their secondary education. After completing a vocational degree and the Väylä studies, students can apply for degree studies via a separate application held twice a year.
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Wappu = also known as Vappu or May Day. An event that is a huge part of student culture. Wappu involves many local traditions, such as completing Wappu passes, capping statues, and having picnics, and these activities are widely seen across all Humak campus cities. There are many different Wappu events, and since Wappu is a cross-disciplinary celebration, most events are open to everyone regardless of their field of study or overall color. When spelled with the letter W (Wappu, not Vappu), Wappu refers to a multi-day or even multi-week student celebration.
Wihi = a communication and archive tool for thesis writers. It relays thesis related messages between students, thesis supervisors and project subscribers. Wihi processes thesis topic proposals, project plans, and thesis contracts. Wihi also processes different evaluation phases of a thesis, and it is the place where the thesis gets a final evaluation.
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YAMK = master’s degree from a university of applied sciences. It is intended for those who have completed a bachelor’s degree at a university of applied sciences (AMK) and wish to deepen their expertise and advance in their careers. A YAMK degree provides the same eligibility for public sector positions in Finland as a university master’s degree. At Humak, the extent of the YAMK degree is 60–90 ECTS credits, and it typically takes 1–2 years to complete.
Yogobe = an online yoga service. It offers a wide variety of content including yoga, pilates, meditation, mobility exercises and bodyweight training. Completely free of charge for HUMAKO members (normally €199/year). You can find instructions on how to start using the service on HUMAKO’s website under the member benefits section.
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Ännännen = a humorous term for a student in their “nn:th” year of studies. A student who has exceeded the target time for graduation and has not yet graduated. The term also refers to a well-known sitsi song.