Hrabova Anastasiia

Specialty – International Relations, Public Communications, and Regional Studies, 291-23-1

University of Tartu, 02.09.2024 – 02.02.2025, specialty during the mobility – International Relations, Public Communications, and Regional Studies

Direct speech from the participant:

–  Where did you stay (dormitory, rented room, hostel, other)?

I stayed in the Raatuse 22 dormitory.

– Were you provided with a scholarship for the mobility program? If so, to what percentage did the scholarship cover the minimum necessary living expenses?

I received a scholarship for the mobility program. The scholarship covered 100% of the expenses.

– Based on your experience, what should future mobility program participants pay attention to during preparation?

The main thing is to be ready to show initiative and independence. It is also important to check information carefully and read all emails attentively. So, my advice is to stay alert and study diligently.

–  What unexpected issues arose during your mobility?Які неочікувані питання постали перед вами під час мобільності?

The issue was how to combine studying at two universities.Постало питання як поєднувати навчання в двох ВУЗах

– Briefly describe your expectations for the mobility program and whether they were fulfilled.

I expected to experiment and see if I could live on my own, and if I could adjust my lifestyle after years of remote learning. I also expected to live in a peaceful atmosphere for five months.

– What educational and cultural activities did you participate in during your mobility?

I participated in the 50th anniversary celebration of Tartu College, attended a New Year's Eve ball, ESN Welcome Students Party, and ESN Farewell Students Party.

– Share your most vivid impressions from the mobility program.

I had very vivid impressions of the city itself – Tartu, a clean little town with beautiful houses. I also had great impressions from the Tartu University Museum: interesting exhibits and seven floors of university history. I enjoyed the trips to Tallinn and Pärnu, which we organized ourselves.

– Would you like to participate in the mobility program again, and where would you go?

Definitely, yes. I would love to go to a mobility program in England or Italy.

– Would you recommend participating in the mobility program?

I would 100% recommend taking part in the academic mobility program.