Publiikki Graduation Event celebrated students who graduated during the spring
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This June, 268 students are receiving their master’s degree upon graduation from the University of Vaasa. On Wednesday 18 June, the university organised the degree ceremony Publiikki to celebrate the students who have completed their master’s degree during the spring semester.
– You have had your ups and downs during your studies. It's part of life and part of the course of life. You have also observed upheavals in the world around you, which have a ripple effect on your own life. There has been a lot more history written in the last few years - more than anyone could probably have imagined about 5 years ago, says Minna Martikainen, Rector of the University of Vaasa, in her speech.
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– I believe that it is critical thinking, encountering information in a humane way – transmitting and processing information as expert work from one person to another, that is the part of learning that will be retained, and is probably the most important working life skill for you.
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– Today, you become our alumni. An alumni is a role model for younger people. Even as you press the door shut today, with joy I believe, you still have an important role and mission.
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In addition to 468 students of various master’s degrees, 264 bachelors and six doctors will graduate from the University of Vaasa during the spring semester. International students account for 14 % of the students who have completed a master’s degree. A total of 732 students will complete their bachelor’s and master’s degree this spring.
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