Category Archives: Estonia

How Do Estonian and American Students Differ?

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Marika Seigel

Marika Seigel, a visiting associate professor in the UT Department of English Philology, compares her Estonian students to their American peers. Continue reading →

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Should I Drink Tap Water or Bottled Water?

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Inga Külmoja

Read why there is no significant difference between bottled drinking water and tap water in Estonia. Continue reading →

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Career Podcast: How Anna Manages Her Marketing Jobs

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Inga Külmoja

Find out how student Anna landed her first jobs, what she does for a living, and what her dream career is. Continue reading →

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The “Narva Paradox” and a Reality Check

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Andrey Makarychev, Stefano Braghiroli

See what the students and teachers of our EU–Russia master’s programme discovered in Narva, a town where one-third of the population are Russian citizens. Continue reading →

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10 Estonian Tongue Twisters for Language Hackers

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Inga Külmoja

Are you a language hacker? Try learning 10 difficult but fun Estonian words and phrases. Continue reading →

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My Memorable Moments in Tartu

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Desiree Simpson

Desiree Simpson, an international exchange student from Canada, shares her experience of silence and life in Tartu. Continue reading →

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Estonians Want Estonians for Neighbours

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Katre Tatrik

Human geographers show how the segregation between Estonians and Russians has increased in Estonian cities. Continue reading →

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