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Mänttä-Vilppula – from paper to art

6/22/2020

Student life

As things move back towards the normal, opportunities for joy appear. One example is the recent opening of many of the museums. Since many of us cannot go back to our countries for the summer, I thought that it would be a good idea to show you one of the hidden gems near Tampere: an old industrial town of Mänttä-Vilppula, which is known as the art town in the area.

6/9/2020

Why did I choose this degree programme?

Tampere Universities offer a good variety of study programmes, everything from engineering to governance. Because there are so many possibilities it is often hard to choose which programme is the best fit for you. In this article you will find stories of three students talking about how they chose their study programme, what was new and surprising for them as well as what their study programme is all about.

Studies

5/25/2020

Getting around Tampere

The city centre of Tampere is small enough to reach places on foot. However, the university is located on different campuses, student housing is scattered around the city and bigger shops tend to be located more toward the outskirts. Finns generally love their “automarkets,” but us students don’t often own cars. Getting around is simple and effortless if you know how to. I have put together some basic info for anyone interested in moving here and around.

Tampere

5/18/2020

Erasmus+ traineeship: How I found a position and prepared for the journey

If you are a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree student at Tampere University, I am sure you have heard of Erasmus+ grants for traineeships. I had the best time doing my Erasmus+ traineeship last summer, and I am going to share with you some tips of looking for a position.

Working life

5/14/2020

Take care of your well-being

Due to the corona pandemic, our lives are totally changed. We have slowed down a bit and spend more time at home. It might be a big challenge for everyone to figure out a new daily routine. It can actually be pretty hard to make it as active and productive as a normal day would be. In this text, I will share you some useful tips so you can maintain your well-being.

Student life

4/24/2020

What does Tampere University have to offer for PhD students?

If you are interested in doing a PhD at Tampere University, you may have gone through the webpage and learned that Tampere University is a multicultural working space that encourages multidisciplinary research. But what else is there for me as a PhD student at Tampere University?

Studies

4/6/2020

The Social Counsellor – not only a guide but a friend

Becoming an international student comes with a lot of challenges. TAMK social counsellor’s job is to guide you and help you with all the papers, finding accommodation and other problems you might encounter along the way. This is a story about Mirja, one of the most important persons for the new international students.

Student life