Category Archives: Student life

The Colours of Spring in Estonia

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Cintia Elb

Cintia Elb, an international student at the University of Tartu, portrays the beautiful colours of Estonian spring in artistic photos. Continue reading →

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Tartu Student Fashion Through Time

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Inga Külmoja

The story presents Tartu student fashion starting from 1632 through the end of the 20th century. The overview draws on the exhibition at the University of Tartu’s History Museum entitled: “Studying in style. Changing times, changing customs.” Continue reading →

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Tartu Love Romance

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Martin Doležel

Martin, an international student at the University of Tartu in 2011, shares a romantic student love story. Continue reading →

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The City That Gives

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Tak Ki Wong

This is the story of a Hong Konger coming to Tartu, written for the UT Student Journalist Contest in autumn 2011. Continue reading →

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How Georgians Met 2012 in Tartu

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Inga Külmoja

In this interview, Kakhi Sanikidze, a.k.a. Kevin, talks about what Georgian people are like, how Georgian students who study at UT stay close and care for each other, and how Georgians and Estonians are different. Continue reading →

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Letter No. 1

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Remo Gramigna

Remo Gramigna is a doctoral student of semiotics and the runner-up for the UT Student Journalist Contests in 2011 and 2010 (the contest winner in 2009!). This is his contest entry, which won the public vote last year. Continue reading →

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The Story Behind The ‘Free Hugs Tartu’

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Inga Külmoja

On 5 December, a bunch of international students at the University of Tartu decided to share some love and positiveness with random people around the city with the ‘Free Hugs’ campaign. Continue reading →

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