Category Archives: Student life

I am the one who knocks – overcoming the small cultural differences on a term abroad

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Kathrin Hüing

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 →

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Why leaving the research site is important for a political scientist

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Pavlo Cherchatyi

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 →

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Doctoral Students’ Stories – Reasons to Undertake the Journey

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Randel Kreitsberg

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 →

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The season of graduation: European politics for youths & changes across continents

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Iverson Ng

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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5 Hacks for Making the Most out of a UT Mentoring Programme

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Teele Arak

In the end of 2017 University of Tartu started a pilot mentoring programme for bringing together talented alumni and students to make the most out of each others’ skills and knowledge base – students could have a sneak peek into … Continue reading →

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Do it for Tartu – what we can offer the City of Good Thoughts (Heade mõtete linn)

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Iverson Ng

“We tried to engage and invite them to an event. We made an effort. But it didn’t seem to work out”. Over a week ago, I had a conversation with my classmate when we saw each other at “Escape Room … Continue reading →

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Honest advice from current international students

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Eveli Soo

Were you accepted to the University of Tartu? Here are some tips (and future warnings) from our current students! Continue reading →

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