Category Archives: Student life

When the university mascot becomes a theme for memes

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Mariana Tulf

Last academic year, the University of Tartu organized a mascot contest that attracted a total of 97 submitted designs. The university family selected “Tiksu” by Lennart Rikk as the winner. The design of the mascot has now developed further, and at the end of August the live … Continue reading →

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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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Why I didn’t hesitate?

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Trinity Liisa Lotta Kannus

I believe all students have found themselves looking at their timetables and wondering which lecture will be taken to the online format sooner or later. September starts in a few days, but the coronavirus situation is not much brighter than last autumn. Fortunately, we now have the opportunity to get vaccinated, and thanks … 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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Raising awareness through art

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Mariana Tulf

This is a story of art, self-development, mindfulness, and mental health. A couple of years ago I was a student living in the University of Tartu campus dormitory. While living there I had this weird quirk – I constantly found … Continue reading →

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Do international students watch Estonian films? What to watch and where?

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Eveli Soo

While I am working at the University of Tartu as Head of International Marketing, I am actually a student as well. An opportunity to connect my studies and my work came this spring when we had to conduct a pilot … Continue reading →

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