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– Tampere Student Ambassadors

Mobility in Tampere Finland

14.4.2022

Finland is a socially responsible country, with an amazing transportation system. The car routes, as well as the walking and biking paths are detailed, well planned and interconnected. There are so many modes of transportation in Finland. You can get to your destination via buses, trams, trains, taxis, personal cars, scooters, bicycles, snowmobiles, skateboards, boats, even horseback!

7.4.2022

Becoming a doctor: Expertise, career prospects and networks as benefits of doctoral studies

Tampere University is a great place for growing into an expert of your own field - even after a master’s degree. This is the conclusion I made after graduating with a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management, and began postgraduate studies in the Center for Innovation and Technology research group.

Studies

29.3.2022

Student meals at Tampere University

Before I became a student at Tampere University, I was concerned about the affordability of meals in my future home Tampere. I knew that the cost of food (and everything) was higher than in my home country, and I had had mixed experiences with canteens at other universities. But when I started exploring the different student restaurants on university campuses, I was genuinely amazed!

29.3.2022

Arriving and settling in Tampere

Moving to a new place, not to mention a whole other country, can be challenging and it comes with its fair share of doubts and questions. This transition in one’s life can be difficult, especially when it is done alone, which is the most frequent case, so adapting to a new lifestyle can be extremely demanding. But what can you do to make your stay in Tampere the best possible during your studies? Here are some tips to answer the many questions you may have, and hopefully, this will help you relax your mind, and not worry about this life-changing experience you’re about to embark on.

7.2.2022

My experiences studying in Finland

CULTURAL DIFFERENCES: WHAT I FOUND TO BE UNIQUE ABOUT FINLAND. Finland is a very beautiful country and my decision to move to Finland has been one of the best decisions of my life. I have enjoyed studying here as well as experiencing different seasons and cultural practices.

1.2.2022

Working beside studies - where to start?

Master’s degrees are full time studies and thus, are not designed to give a lot of space for extra working hours. However, the reality most of international students are living is calling for student jobs.

21.1.2022

My first impressions of TAMK and Tampere

Moving to Finland from Nigeria during the winter is a smooth transistion. Especially, when you are joining TAMK's welcoming community.