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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Street Art of Tartu

See some examples of the vibrant street art in Tartu. Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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