"The flexibility of choosing our own courses and the method of studying is absolutely my favorite part of this culture"-a student ambassador story
How long have you been in Tampere and what brought you here?
I've been in Tampere for two months. I was intrigued by the research being done here in Finland in the field of ICT. And that is what bought me here.
What subject(s) do you study and what made you choose them?
I'm studying Signal Processing and Machine Learning. I chose this course because I was extremely interested in devices or systems that make people's lives easier. And with my course this can become a reality.
What do you like most about Tampere and Finland? What has been the most surprising or different thing about living here?
I like how serene Tampere is. It's so peaceful and beautiful especially in autumn. Coming from a tropical country, the cold here was astonishing in the beginning, but the colors and beauty of autumn compensate for it.
What are your hobbies in Tampere? Have you tried out any new hobbies since coming here?
I've joined a few guilds in the campus, and it has been refreshing playing boardgames.
What kind of student activities have you participated in?
I've participated in the welcome week and the board game evening organized in the campus.
What would you say to someone who's trying to decide whether Tampere is the right place to come to study and live?
I'd say take the leap of faith and come here. Tampere being an industrial city has a lot to offer, in terms of job prospects and everything else. The city is beautiful and very peaceful to live in.
What is your favourite thing about the student culture in Finland?
The flexibility of choosing our own courses and the method of studying is absolutely my favorite part of this culture. The student culture in Finland is primarily focused and developing skills and interpersonal relationships. And enjoying the whole process of learning.