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– Tampere Student Ambassadors

Tampere Summer School – my experiences

9/6/2021

Tampere Summer school is organized annually by Tampere Universities, and this year has not been an exception. The courses are designed for all fields of study and everyone can find something suitable for them.

8/27/2021

Some practical tips for new international students

Welcome to Tampere, new international student! Now that you’re about to start your studies here, a new chapter of your life begins. Probably, you have only just moved here and are still trying to figure out how things work in Tampere – maybe even in Finland in general. So, I will share with you some recommendations on things I wish people had told me when I started my studies two years ago!

7/1/2021

How Not To Waste Your Time in the Summer

All hands on deck, guys! Feeling tired of all the courses you took and fed up with all the exams and tests you did during your study year? Enjoying your summer to the fullest? My kind recommendation would be to keep relishing your vacation but not to totally forget about your studies, either.

Student life

6/18/2021

The Finnish Winter and Long Summer Days

I think my favourite aspect of the Finnish weather is the balance between these two extremes: six months of darkness and cold followed by six months of light and warmth.

6/11/2021

Exploring NASA's Epic Challenge

Are you interested in the universe exploration and Mars? Do you want to get study credits while participating in a NASA project? This might be a perfect course for you!

Studies
TAMK

6/9/2021

A Good Start for Student Life in Tampere in a Post-COVID Era

Some of you, just like me, have never experienced student life in Tampere before the pandemic. So where to begin? I might have a good tip for you.

Student life

6/3/2021

Living at TOAS – Tampere’s student housing foundation

If you’ve just accepted your study place at Tampere University and are looking for a place to live, you have probably come across TOAS – one of Tampere’s providers of housing for students.

Student life