Tag Archives: USA

How I developed magical eyeglasses for my father

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Elchin Aghazad

As a person whose father uses two pairs of glasses (one pair for reading and writing, and the other for watching TV) and one optical lens to perform his daily activities, I had a dream to create one magical eyeglass … Continue reading →

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My life story: 23 academic degrees and 239 gold medals

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Robert W. McGee

Robert W. McGee has earned 23 academic degrees throughout his life. One of them is from the University of Tartu. Continue reading →

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Solving the puzzle of the Kurds in the Syrian conflict

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Heidi Maiberg

“After historic victories against ISIS, it’s time to bring our great young people home!” wrote Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, on Twitter on 20 December 2018. After historic victories against ISIS, it’s time to bring our … Continue reading →

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From Silicon Valley to Tartu to Study and Build an IT Company

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Chris Willmore

Read how and why Chris Willmore quit his job at Yahoo! and came to Tartu. Continue reading →

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Alina Clay: Realizing My Potential Abroad

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Alina Clay

Alina Clay writes about her self-growth while being a U.S. exchange student at the University of Tartu. Continue reading →

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Meet Jason, the Debating Origami Artist

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Inga Külmoja

Meet Jason, a master’s student of semiotics in Tartu, an origami artist, a public speaker, and so much more. Continue reading →

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Are We Worth Saving?

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Martin Noorkõiv

Is Estonia worth protecting? What is the student’s role in it? Read the thought-provoking speech that Martin Noorkõiv, the head of the University of Tartu Student Council, gave at the opening ceremony of the new school year. Continue reading →

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