In this episode, student ambassadors Haiyun and Rong share their experiences of voting in the Finnish municipal election, held on 13 April 2025, as foreign nationals. What was it like to vote? And what does it mean for international students to have the right to vote?

Timestamps

(0:33) – Self-introduction

(2:03) – How did we learn about the municipal election?

(3:50) – What are the eligibility requirements for foreign nationals to vote in Finland?

(5:42) – How do you decide whom to vote for?

(9:20) – What does it mean for foreign nationals to have the right to vote?

(13:10) – What was the voting process like for you?