My best moments at the University of Helsinki

Even though at no point in my studies did I ever dream of becoming a researcher, my best memories of University life had to do with practicing what I had learned in the Bachelor’s seminar, in Master’s seminars and writing the Master’s dissertation. Analysis, actually producing text and the discussion among the students felt more enjoyable than when the lecturer spoke and the group listened. For all that, a number of lecturers, such as Maija Lehtonen and from Finnish literature Maria-Liisa Nevala, come to mind as inspiring speakers.

By Written by Päivi Isosaari. Translated by John Calton.

Päivi Isosaari

Päivi Katariina Isosaari
Born April 15, 1968, Loimaa

Master of Arts (Comparative Literature), 1994, University of Helsinki

Administrative Director, Finnish National Theatre, 2011-
Managing Director, Like Kustannus Oy, Like Publishing Ltd, 2006–11
Editor, Head of Production, Head of Sales, Head of Marketing, Otava Publishing Company Ltd, 1994–2005
Production Assistant, Producer, Lilla Teatern, 1992–94

Written by Päivi Isosaari (Riitta-Ilona Hurmerinta, ed.)
Translated by John Calton