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Moving to a new country can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone..

At ESN Lahti, we bring together exchange students, international degree students, and locals to create unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re here for a semester or your whole degree, this is your chance to meet people, explore Finland, and truly feel at home.

Why join ESN?

Being part of ESN Lahti means more than just attending events.

• 🌎 Meet people from all over the world
• 🎊 Join events, trips, and parties
• 🧭 Discover Finland beyond Lahti
• 🤝 Build friendships and networks
• 🎓 Gain international and cultural experience

Honestly, most people don’t expect it, but ESN often becomes the highlight of their time abroad.

How to become a member?

Getting started is super simple:

Join events and start exploring 🚀

Register through our membership system (link here)

Get your ESNcard (online or at our office/events)

Follow our social media to stay updated

Step 4: Help and support from your National Board

To help you with creating your section, you can contact the National Board of your country, i.e. ESN Finland. They will give you any needed advice, put you in contact with already existing sections, and help you to become formally a member section of ESN.

Usually, all new sections in a country have to be approved at the National Platform, which is the meeting of all sections on the national level. This is also a reason for contacting your national board in advance! You can email us board [at] esnfinland.eu.

All new sections in Finland have to be approved on the National Platform, which is the meeting of all sections on the national level.

Step 5: Application

To apply for the membership in ESN, you should fill in the application form that you can find on ESN.org: Become a Section. Send it jointly with your statutes to your Vice President (vicepresident@enfinland.eu) and to the Vice-President of ESN (vicepresident@esn.org).

After your successful application and approval, we will welcome you in ESN with all necessary information and documents!