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Academic traditions and unwritten rules at University of Tartu
Piia Liigand
Overview:
• Attending classes
• Deadlines
• Professors
• Holidays
• Student events
• Traditions
• Tips
Attending classes
• Showing up is very important
• Being present
• Don’t be late!
Deadlines• How strict they are?
• If you have• Questions
• Problems
• Don’t understand the task
• Open communication goes a long way!
• If deadlines pass:• Show initiative
TALK TO YOUR PROFESSOR
Communication with your professors• In person:
• Before/after lecture
• Office hours (check/write in advance)
• Email:• Correct grammar
• Punctuation
• Capital letters etc.Hello,.....
Best wishes,
Exams
• Some during semester
• Most from the end of December to end of January
• 2-3 dates to choose from
• 1 chance to retake it!
• Beginning of January
• 2 weeks
• Free coffee, snacks, entertainment, medical checkup
ÖöraamatukoguNight libary – open until 1 am
Student events and traditionsTARTU STUDENT DAYS
12.-18. OCTOBER
www.studentdays.ee
Public holidays autumn semesterfree days
• 24 December – Christmas Eve
• 25 December – Christmas Day
• 26 December – Boxing Day
• 1 January – New Year’s Day
Places to be
Botanical gardens
Places to be
Fountain „Kissing students“
Places to be
Pirogov park
Places to be
Rüütli street and bermuda triangle
Places to be - extremes
Ice swimming
Places to be - extremes
Winter folk dancing festival
Tips
• Experience as much as possible
• Without completley forgetting your studies!
• Take part in the events
• Learn some ESTONIAN and get to know the locals
• Be ready for „Why Estonia?“ question
• Travel and visit other parts of Estonia
• Be ready for rain, cold and the SNOW
• Make the most out of your time in Tartu!
Any questions?
Tänan! Thank you!