Category Archives: Student life

Top 10 Most Read Stories from 2018

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Inga Külmoja

Read 10 most popular stories on our blog in 2018. Continue reading →

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Five Life Lessons from Tartu

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Piotr Jan Pietrzak

Piotr Jan Pietrzak, a master’s graduate of the University of Tartu, shares five lessons that he learned in Tartu. Continue reading →

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Eduardo from Mexico Adores Arvo Pärt and Eerie Estonia

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Inga Külmoja

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

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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