Tag Archives: international students

Volunteering in the COVID-19 department: Dream or shit job?

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Iina Gyldén, Benjamin Lee, Azizah Bello

January 2020: The news had started to circulate about a virus spreading in China. It was related to SARS and MERS and expected to stay in the east. February 2020: The news channels were now covering the novel coronavirus spreading … Continue reading →

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Contest for international students: My way to Tartu

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Inga Külmoja

UPDATE, 30 November 2020: the contest is over. This year, travelling to Tartu was so much different than usual. It has been challenging and tough, but also more adventurous. We would love to hear your story of reaching Tartu despite … Continue reading →

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How happy are international students at UT?

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Anna Branets

In autumn 2019, the International Student Barometer (ISB) survey was conducted at the University of Tartu (UT) to collect international students’ feedback about their studies and the level of support they receive at UT. In total, 639 students (55% master’s, … Continue reading →

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It’s contest time: Share your Tartu moments

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Inga Külmoja

Take part in a contest for international students at the University of Tartu! Continue reading →

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A Hong Kongese crush on Europe

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Iverson Ng

When I woke up in Brussels, Europe was never the same again. It was the last day of the EU-funded study trip to Brussels when Brexit came to realization in June 2016, sparking debates on the future of Europe as … Continue reading →

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Tartu: Student-Friendly and Open-Minded. There Is History Here.

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Inga Külmoja

See what new international students think about their first weeks in Estonia, Tartu, and the university. Continue reading →

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Tartu 1992-1993: The Wild, Wild West

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Eva Ensmann

Eva from the USA recalls her studies in Tartu one year after Estonia regained its independence in 1991: Foreign students behind a security door, no heat in winter, limited fruits and vegetables, taxi vodka. Continue reading →

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