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NB! Unfortunately all Survival Packages have been booked in Joensuu and Kuopio.
Degree students and exchange students, who are members of the Student Union (ISYY), can rent a Survival Package which includes several things that are needed in everyday life. The package is our way of helping you to get started with your life in your campus city. The idea is reusing, so the items are second-hand and Survival Package is a good way to create less waste and be environmentally friendly. Although the items are second-hand, they are in good condition.
Please note that there is a limited number of the packages on both campuses so remember to book yours in advance.
The rental period for Survival Packages in spring semester 2025 is 7 January 2025 - 6 June 2025.
The rental fee of the Survival Package is 50 € which includes the deposit of 30 €. Once the package is returned to the Student Union (ISYY) clean and complete, the deposit of 30 € will be returned to the student in cash. If the box itself or some items are broken, missing or dirty when returning the package, a fee will be deducted from your deposit.
There are a limited number of Survival Packages available and they are rented only to students who are members of the Student Union (ISYY). You can rent the Survival Package for a maximum of one (1) academic year.
You can reserve a Survival Package by sending a booking request via email to the Coordinator of International Affairs of your campus city. Title your email as ‘Survival Package Reservation'. Everyone should make their reservation personally. If we can offer you a Survival Package, you will get booking and payment instructions as a reply from the Coordinator. Once you have followed the instructions we will confirm your reservation by email. You do not need to pay the ISYY membership before booking a Survival Package
You can collect your Survival Package from the Student Union’s (ISYY) office during our opening hours. You can also ask your tutor to pick up the Survival Package before your arrival. However, please note that the tutors are not obligated to do this and not all tutors are able to do this on your behalf. If you wish for your tutor to collect your package, you must pre-arrange this with them.
The ISYY offices sell second-hand kitchenware, plates, mugs, pots etc. The items are very affordable; every item is 50 cents or you can buy three (3) items for 1€. You can pay by cash or card, but the smallest amount you can pay by card is 1 €. Also, please note that the biggest banknote we accept at our offices is 50 €. You can buy items during our office hours.