Tag Archives: Tartu

An American in Tartu: Subtle differences between living in the US and Estonia

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Martin Hayford

Martin Hayford, a master’s student at the University of Tartu, describes the subtle differences between living in the US and Estonia. Continue reading →

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The Pen

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Murat Can Yüksel

This is a short story on meeting a poet in Tartu. 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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Mariam from Georgia: I knew more about Tartu semiotics than about Estonia

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Inga Külmoja

On the day of our interview, Mariam arrived to Tartu from a week-long conference. She walked through the streets and said: “Oh my god, this is so familiar!” She had the feeling of opening the door and saying: “Hey Mom, … 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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President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid: Tartu and the university symbolically bind us all into one

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Kersti Kaljulaid

At the invitation of Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid, six European heads of state arrived in Tartu on the 22nd of June to celebrate Estonia`s 100th anniversary. President of Georgia Giorgi Margvelašvili, President of Iceland Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson, President of Lithuania Dalia … Continue reading →

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