Category: Studies

20.1.2023

Mini Blog Series #2 Why I Chose Tampere-Isuru's Story

Deciding where to study can be overwhelming, especially when going abroad. That is why we created our mini blog series, asking three international students, Isuru, Elia, and Naa Ashiorkor Nortey why they chose Tampere University. All of the students come from different fields and different continents to help you understand why students from all different walks of life had Tampere University as there number one choice!

20.1.2023

Mini Blog Series #2 Why I Chose Tampere-Naa Ashiorkor Nortey's Story

Deciding where to study can be overwhelming, especially when going abroad. That is why we created our mini blog series, asking three international students, Isuru, Elia, and Naa Ashiorkor Nortey why they chose Tampere University. All of the students come from different fields and different continents to help you understand why students from all different walks of life had Tampere University as there number one choice!

20.1.2023

Mini Blog Series #2 Why I Chose Tampere-Elia's Story

Deciding where to study can be overwhelming, especially when going abroad. That is why we created our mini blog series, asking three international students, Isuru, Elia, and Naa Ashiorkor Nortey why they chose Tampere University. All of the students come from different fields and different continents to help you understand why students from all different walks of life had Tampere University as there number one choice!

20.1.2023

Mini Blog Series #1: Favourite Places in Tampere-Andrea's Story

Deciding where to study can be overwhelming, especially when going abroad. What will life look like on a daily basis? Will I make friends? Will there be a good atmosphere? Although a google image search can certainly show you what Tampere looks like, the cities atmosphere, favourite hangout spots and hidden gems can be difficult to learn about. That is why we created our mini blog series, asking three international students, Anton, Andrea and Celine to share with you their favourite things to do in Tampere. You will discover the beautiful nature and lively city center, and learn all about what makes Tampere a great place to live!

20.1.2023

Mini Blog Series #1: Favourite Places in Tampere-Celine's Story

Deciding where to study can be overwhelming, especially when going abroad. What will life look like on a daily basis? Will I make friends? Will there be a good atmosphere? Although a google image search can certainly show you what Tampere looks like, the cities atmosphere, favourite hangout spots and hidden gems can be difficult to learn about. That is why we created our mini blog series, asking three international students, Anton, Andrea and Celine to share with you their favourite things to do in Tampere. You will discover the beautiful nature and lively city center, and learn all about what makes Tampere a great place to live!

20.1.2023

Mini Blog Series #1: Favourite Places in Tampere-Anton's Story

Deciding where to study can be overwhelming, especially when going abroad. What will life look like on a daily basis? Will I make friends? Will there be a good atmosphere? Although a google image search can certainly show you what Tampere looks like, the cities atmosphere, favourite hangout spots and hidden gems can be difficult to learn about. That is why we created our mini blog series, asking three international students, Anton, Andrea and Celine to share with you their favourite things to do in Tampere. You will discover the beautiful nature and lively city center, and learn all about what makes Tampere a great place to live!

23.11.2022

The Tampere Festival of Light

The Tampere Festival of Light is one of many amazing events in Tampere. It is an event with thousands of attendees and talented live bands. Matched with the old building of Finlayson, it is an event Finns and internationals look forward to.

11.11.2022

My experience with Cost of Living for students in Tampere

“The university of my dreams offering a degree tailormade to my interests, everything looks perfect. But will I be able to live comfortably after I move, and how much would it cost me month on month?” An undeniable question running through the mind of anyone looking to study at a foreign university, and for me it was no different.

Studies

8.6.2022

Public Saunas in Tampere

Finland is the country of saunas. It is estimated that there are as many as 3.2 million saunas for a population of 5.5 million people! In my previous post, I introduced you to the basics you need to know about the famous Finnish sauna culture. Now, it’s time to learn a bit more about the amazing public saunas in Tampere! In case you didn’t know: Tampere is considered the Sauna Capital of the World with more than 50 public saunas all around town.

14.4.2022

Mobility in Tampere Finland

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!