Moi! The past week has been a mix of different activities (and emotions) for the entire MSc European Forestry 2022-2024 batch. For most people, the previous week was their last week in Joensuu and everyone was busy completing the remaining requirements from different courses. At the same time, people were busy packing as they moved […]
Winter is coming to an end, leaving room for spring to come in and overwhelm us with sunny days and melting snow. As nature changes seasons, we also live through an everchanging journey, by leaving our home country to pursue an academic dream. It has its sour and sweet moments, and Finland has the right […]
Hello! It’s been 8 months since the MSc in European Forestry Program batch 2022-2024 commenced. We are half-way through the Spring Semester so I thought it would be nice to share several photos in Joensuu that I took 6-8 months apart in the same spot to show how interesting it is to take the program […]
One of the many advantages of studying in Finland is the chance of witnessing the Northerin Lights, or Aurora Borealis. The name comes from the Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora, and the Greek god of the north wind, Boreas, coined by Galileo Galilei. Its presence has shaped cultures around the world, from the Inuits to […]
I know, I know. During the past months, we all have been occupied by our classes, deadlines, and other commitments. I must say, stress and pressure were over the top of our heads, especially for batch ’20-’22, as we’re close to finishing this cool programme (with flying colors, I hope!). Oh and by the way, […]
Once you’re a MSc EF student you get the huge room of opportunities to be involved in what you’re interested in. And that’s about volunteering, about how I joined ESN Joensuu (Erasmus Student Network) as a vice and local representative. ESN Joensuu is more about the international club of the Student Union of UEF (ISYY). […]
After a long period of studying, finally, we could have a 2-week semester break. Since we live in Brasov, we do not have to worry about where to go during the holidays because there are many beautiful places nearby! We would like to share with you a glimpse of our semester break activities. Hiking Mount Tampa Mount Tampa is where the BRASOV sign […]
These are some of the tips I have figured out along the way, either by myself or with help/advice from others. It may be daunting to embark on a worldwide travel, and simultaneously start on the academic journey of a master’s degree. Well, if this is intimidating you, keep in mind: you’re not the first […]
Bună ziua! Ce faci? We know that you have all been waiting for this post! The time has finally come! Get ready to meet Brașov, an enchanting place filled with culture, charm, and history. Surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains, the city makes you feel like you are living inside a bowl. Hiking up the Tâmpa Mountain, you […]
The autumn semester for this 2nd year is a fresh new start because we transferred to a different university after UEF. Now, 6 of us from the program chose the University of Lleida to pursue spatial and ecological modelling. I wouldn’t make this a long post as I only want to share some pictures and […]