Mobility specification

Country:Estonia

Institution:University of Tartu

City:Tartu

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2020/2021

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Social Studies / Department of Media Studies and Journalism

Study level abroad:Master

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?it's alright

Are your credits converted?no

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, various activities organized by student organizations for people from abroad

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories
Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:18000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Due to covid restrictions, I had to pay for room for two but stayed there alone. This generated some extra expenses.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Cook at home! Always helps.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?runs like clockwork

And what about transport outside the city?neutral

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?University museum, walk around the river, old monastery.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Tallinn, Pärnu.

Share your best experience:Honestly, my best experience were the people I met!

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Bus

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Raincoat. It rains a lot and it is super windy in winter, so umbrella does not work well:))

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?It was a step out of my comfort zone, but I am forever thankful for the opportunity. It changed my life in many ways but navigated it towards a great future!