Category Archives: General

The one event which changed my perception of Estonians

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Emmanuel Jonathan

Weeks back I got an email inviting me for the Summer University 2021 – an event organised by the Federation of Estonian Student Unions (EÜL). I was to attend in my capacity as the President of the Association of African … Continue reading →

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How to adapt in a new environment?

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Sharipha Rzayeva

As humans, we are able to adjust in constantly moving environments, but it sure takes time and effort. Every individual experience shapes how one adapts in a new environment and overcomes the stress related to the adjusting period. In this … Continue reading →

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How to study smarter? Tips for newbies (and oldies too)

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Anett Arutamm

Studying at a university is a privilege not all people get to experience. Thus everyone that has the opportunity should take full advantage of it, meaning they should focus solely on studying. Still, many people fail to do so and … Continue reading →

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Three ways in which the University of Tartu changed my life

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Kateryna Kubrak

Just a few weeks ago, I graduated with a master’s degree from the University of Tartu. I was lucky enough to attend this year’s ceremony in person, an event that felt truly special after spending three out of four semesters … Continue reading →

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Graduating the remote way

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Aditya Savio Paul

Genesis As an aspiring master’s student, I had all the dreams and hopes that my semester abroad would yield fruitful results for my master’s study at the University of Tartu. However, as it occurred, humankind was struck by an event … Continue reading →

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Teachers and technology: a love story yet to be seen

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Eric Roldan Roa

“Sometimes it takes a natural disaster to reveal a social disaster”Strong words by Jim Wallis. Nevertheless, this has been happening in front of our eyes for more than a year. Education experienced an earthquake during the pandemic that at some … Continue reading →

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Why you should study International Law and Human Rights

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Aykut Özgürsoy

There are several questions that I have received since the beginning of my journey with regards to the International Law and Human Rights master’s programme at the University of Tartu. Hence, I decided to highlight some of the important aspects … Continue reading →

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