History
When did Teekkari culture begin? What has happened along the way?
Teekkari Cities
In Finland, there are more and more Teekkari cities, each with their own, special traditions.
Teekkari ABC
Jäynä, guild, Kyykkä, secret society, Sitsit, Speksi, Tempaus, Wappu...
Teekkari Song Culture
"Teekkari sings rather than well."
Jäynä Culture
In Teekkari communities, there is a great deal of Jäynä activity.
Contact details for student liaisons
If you have any questions about Teekkari culture or TEK, contact your local student liaison.
TEK's services for students
Student membership is free – if you aren't already a member, join now!
We are Teekkari. This means we study technology at universities all over Finland, celebrate Wappu enthusiastically, and wear the tasselled cap as our signature. However, being a Teekkari is also so much more, as you can learn from these webpages. Welcome then, to the land of Teekkari culture!
For those who aren’t Teekkari, these pages are also for anyone who just wants to learn more about the culture. You may be looking to hire a technology student, or thinking of beginning your own university studies in technology. From these webpages, you too can get to the bottom of what being Teekkari is all about.
Work life
News article
Join the KOKO unemployment fund during your studies
While you are studying, are you doing any work for which you earn at least €465 per month? If so, it is worth joining the KOKO unemployment fund.
Students
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TEK's Workbook helps students with summer job applications
For example, the Workbook website has an application wizard exercise to help you draft your job application.
Students
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Otaniemi team crowned Teekkari Pranksters of the Year
The winning jäynä tackled a timely question: How does our ability to concentrate vary across different settings?
Organisation
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Student liaisons are like TEK’s antennae
TEK’s student liaisons, known as opiskelijayhdyshenkilöt or tykit in Finnish, support local student cultures and encourage new students to become members of TEK. They know what is happening on campuses now and in the future.
Students
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LGBTQ+ friends across campus boundaries
Tampere-based Sekava ry offers a community and peer support for LGBTQ+ students – and a reason for homebodies to go out and meet people.
Students
Blog post
Blog: Did I zone out again?
This narrative explores the challenges faced by international students in Finland. For the sake of this story, let’s imagine a busy university student named Nara. She is trying to listen to a professor in a crowded lecture hall.
Students
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Blog: Pondering the future of higher education graduates
TEK invited over 70 student actives together to discuss the future of students. Finances raised concerns, whereas singing brought joy, writes Jaakko Marttila.
Students
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Blog: Financial worries threaten student wellbeing, innovation and retention
The poor employment situation is giving engineering students both short- and long-term fears.
Students
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The official TEK overall badge competition has started!
Suggest a slogan or a design for a TEK overall badge by 2nd March – your idea might come alive!