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Five Life Lessons from Tartu
Piotr Jan Pietrzak, a master’s graduate of the University of Tartu, shares five lessons that he learned in Tartu. Continue reading
Posted in Career, Estonia, Student life, Studies, Tartu
Tagged alumnus, career, EU-Russia studies, Poland, Polish, Russia, studies, Tartu
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Eduardo from Mexico Adores Arvo Pärt and Eerie Estonia
Young philosopher and poet Eduardo Torres shares his story of falling in love with Arvo Pärt and Estonia. Continue reading
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I am the one who knocks – overcoming the small cultural differences on a term abroad
Before arriving in Estonia, I wondered how it would be to spend six months in the north of Europe. I knew about a few things – beautiful nature, the vibrant student city, the emotional history – but how it would … Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Student life, Studies
Tagged cultural differences, Erasmus, Erasmus experience
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Why leaving the research site is important for a political scientist
I received inspiration and motivation for this article from two important projects that I participated in this summer which will have a long-lasting impact for me and for my country (Ukraine). Hence, this article will speak concisely about two interesting … Continue reading
Posted in Career, General, Student life, Studies
Tagged Camp Model UN, Diplomacy, EU study days, EUStudyDays, international relations, Moloda Gvardiya, political science, public speaking, research site, United Nations
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Doctoral Students’ Stories – Reasons to Undertake the Journey
This spring we brought you some stories from various (mostly financial) challenges doctoral students face every day. Despite all that, each year hundreds of young researchers both start and carry on with their doctoral studies. It is reasonable to ask … Continue reading
Posted in Career, Estonia, Research, Student life, Studies, Tartu
Tagged Doctoral student, Doctoral students, Leene Korp, Maarja Kõrkjas, PhD, PhD student, PhD studies, Randel Kreitsberg, Signe Ivask
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The season of graduation: European politics for youths & changes across continents
I talked the talk and walked the walk with my 2nd-semester well-spent. In this Estonian city of good thoughts, I gave my best shot to make every possible change happen across the continents. During the spring semester, I travelled to … Continue reading
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Tagged EU-ASEAN Young Leader Summit, EU-Russia studies, European politics, European Students Conference, European Youth Event, Iverson Ng, Mock Trial, Simulation of The Hague Congress 1948
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