Events

Sitz, sits or sitsit, however you want to say it, are a Finnish (and Nordic) academic student event (table parties), where people eat, drink and sing songs. Sitz are "formal" happenings with a set programme, conference breaks, and specific rules that everyone must obey. Dresscode is according to the theme of the Sitz.

The quality of food and drink is not the point of the event, so don't set your expectations too high. Eat properly before you arrive. You may also bring extra beverage with yourself (depending on the venue).

ESN Uni Turku also organises student parties and gathering to allow everyone in Turku to meet each other and make new friends while having the best of time! These parties range from gatherings such as quiz nights all the way to big club parties that fill the dance floor. Some events are perfect for meeting new people and getting to know Finnish student traditions in a relaxed setting, while others are great if you just want to unwind and have fun after a long week of studying. Our gatherings include

• Patch sewing

• Friendship nights

• Themed Parties

and many more!

Not only celebrated by students, but student happenings and events start already in early April, with some student organizations and universities celebrating Vappu for almost a month.

Briefly what to expect:

• Events from the beginning of April (parties, sitz, May Day Mayhem, etc.)

• Student organizations serving punch at the University Hill

• May Day Parade

• People, not only current students, wearing their high school graduation caps and lifting them together at the Art Museum Hill

• Lifting graduation caps to different statues around the city

• Massive picnics, not only for students

Events where you collect stamps on your appro pass by consuming beverages/food, or in some cases visiting places and completing tasks. To attend an Approt, you will need to purchase a ticket prior (they can sell out within seconds), which usually includes an event patch, entry to an afterparty, and in addition you will receive a performance patch depending on the number of stamps collected during the Approt. There are various types of approt, not only those with bars or pubs involved, like culture approt (museums, galleries, etc.), Turku Day Approt (visiting libraries and landmarks, etc.) and Herkkuapprot (cafes, bakeries, etc.).

The biggest Approt in Turku include:

• Aurasoudut (September)

• Pikkulaskiainen (end of February)

• Eerikinkadun Approt (April)

• Wappro (on Vappu week in May)

• AATU (Aura-river boats, May)