Good afternoon Genadi,
I'm a current student of IFA and I can tell you of a truth that the relationship with teachers is Top notch. In Saxion, you relate with teachers as your friends why because in order for you not to be afraid of asking questions. The proximity is very close.
The important activities go in line with the saxion overall program, at every semester, you already know the activities you already have for that semester, approximately six months beforehand and your exam schedule is published at every start of a quarter. |You need not be afraid.
I will say you do have enough time to prepare if you are the type that do not procrastinate until exams. 7 weeks of preparation and classes. on the 8 and 9 weeks is an exam. Tell me why you wouldn't pass?
See you soon at IFA!