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Tag Archives: Tartu
Some Things About Something: A Buddhist Memoir From Tartu
A Buddhist and researcher Chipamong Chowdhury discusses the nature and future of Buddhism, the relations of Buddhism and science, practical applications of Buddhism, and particularities of Buddhism in Estonia. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, General, Tartu
Tagged Buddhism, Buddhism and science, Buddhist, Estonian Buddhism, meditation, philosophy, pragmatism, psychotherapy, scientific Buddhism, Tartu
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Pigheadedness Brought Me to Post-Soviet Estonia
Tricia Cornell arrived in Tartu in 1995, less than four years after the Soviet Union collapsed. Foreign students lived on a locked floor of the old dorm; rooms were severely cold in the winter. “God, I loved that place.” Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Student life, Tartu
Tagged 1995, Baltic Studies, dorm, Narva mnt, student life, Tartu, USA
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My Enchanting Semester in Tartu
Chloe from Nebraska looks back at her exchange semester in Tartu and shares her most vivid memories and encounters. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Student life, Studies, Tartu
Tagged Estonia, exchange semester, international students, making friends, Nebraska, Raatuse, student life, study abroad, Tartu, USA
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Street Art of Tartu
See some examples of the vibrant street art in Tartu. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Events, General, Tartu
Tagged festival, graffiti, stencil, street art, street artists, Tartu, Tartu street art
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A Singaporean View: The Tartu Market, a Landmark To Be Visited
Saburi Ken, a Singaporean student at UT, would take his friends to Tartu Market, an under-appreciated historical monument that sells the freshest meat and awesome diary products. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Student life, Tartu
Tagged BA, food culture, landmark, market, prices, Singapore, student life, Tartu, Tartu market, tourism, travel
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UT Gangnam Style: Behind the Scenes
In less than a month, a group of our students produced an incredible Gangnam style video that collected 35,000 views within a week since its release. This is a behind-the-scenes story of how it all happened. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Events, Student life, Tartu
Tagged filming, Gangnam style, student, student life, student video, Tartu, University of Tartu
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The Power of Stand-Up Talks: TEDxTartu
Triin Mahlakõiv, a co-organiser of the TEDxTartu conference on 10 November 2012, shares the most inspiring conference ideas in a wide range of fields from parachuting to stand-up comedy. Continue reading