The JYU for YOU podcast is back! Meet Joaquín Pritsch, our new co-host alongside Juliana Campos.

Joaquín is a master’s student in Responsible Management and Business of Sport at the University of Jyväskylä, and in this episode, he shares his journey from Uruguay to Finland, what brought him to JYU, and how he’s building a sense of belonging far from home.

In this episode, we discuss:
🏃‍♂️ How sport can bring people together across cultures
🎓 What “responsible management” really means in practice
💬 Joaquín’s challenges and surprises of studying in Finland
🌧️ How to stay motivated during long winters
💡 And the role of community, curiosity, and purpose in student life

📍 About JYU for YOU:
JYU for YOU is the official podcast of the University of Jyväskylä, where international students share their experiences of studying and living in Finland.

Mentioned during the episode:

New HIPPOS Sports Center: https://elinkeinopalvelut.jyvaskyla.fi/en/verkostot/kaupunkikehittaminen/hippos
Jyväskylän Kansalaisopisto: Jyväskylä Adult Education Centre | Jyväskylä.fi
Juliana’s JYU for YOU Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksQEyLcgw0k
Sulkava Rowing Race: https://www.suursoudut.fi/en/
Vihtavuoren Pamaus ry: https://vihtavuorenpamaus.net/jaostot/soutu/
Jyväsjärvi Soutu Race: https://www.kensu.fi/soutu/
MOVI Centre for Multilingual Academic Communication: https://www.jyu.fi/en/movi

Other links

International Degree Programmes: https://r.jyu.fi/programmes
JYU newsletter: https://www.jyu.fi/en/sign-up-for-our-newsletter
JYU for YOU podcast: https://linktr.ee/jyuforyou
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