In English
What is Motiva ry?
Motiva ry is a student society, aka guild, for students of Educational sciences, Learning sciences, Education and Globalisation (EdGlo) and Learning, Education and Technology (LET) at the University of Oulu, established in 1971.
The guild's intent is to promote social and academic interests and rights of the students, and to create and maintain relations beween the students and the staff. Motiva has its representatives in the degree programme's committees and the faculty board of the Faculty of Education. When needed, the guild officially speaks out regarding matters concerning students.
Within its resources, Motiva aims to organize free-time activities and get-togethers for the students. This activity can concern sports, culture and partying. Motiva also informs the students about free-time possibilities and other events by other student societies and the student union.
On the other hand, the student organization aims to also function as one link between the studies and work life.
Still, one of the main duties of Motiva is to create and sustain cooperation, team spirit and solidarity among the students of educational sciences and help them to network with each other.
Overalls
The best way to identify a member of Motiva and a student of educational sciences is the white overalls with purple lettering, which are supplied to the freshers during their first semester. With overalls you can tell who belongs to your group, and as different student societies have their own recognizable colours you can easily tell who the people around you are!
It's customary to personalize your overalls with patches, decoration or party accessories. Motiva has an assortment of its own patches, gives away special patches in connection with certain events, and regularly releases new patches designed by its members. Members of Motiva can buy these badges at a reduced price on Kide.app.
In addition, Motiva's white overalls are functional to wear as swimming attire, winter camouflage and protection in rough conditions.
You can order your overalls in the fall and get them for yourself during December and January. You need to have Motiva membership to order overalls. You can join by pressing the button above!
Tutors
Jennifer
Hello everyone and hauska tutustua 😇✨
I'm Jennifer (Jenni) Perera from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰, currently surviving 👀
oops, I mean thriving in my second year of the Master's in Learning, Education and Technology (LET) at the University of Oulu 🎓
A huge warm welcome to our amazing Uni Oulu family! 💙 You're about to start a journey full of new experiences, challenges, late-night deadlines, random coffee breaks ☕… and unforgettable memories.
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Can't wait to meet you all, hang out, and maybe survive winter together ❄️
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Jenni
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My
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Welcome to Oulu, and welcome to the start of something really exciting! I know the beginning can feel overwhelming, new place, new people, new everything. But trust me, you're not alone in this. We're here to walk alongside you, not just as tutors, but as fellow students who've been in your shoes. Don't be afraid to ask questions, make mistakes or just say hi. The warmest community is waiting for you and so are we. You've got this!