I Came for the Summer School, Stayed for the Degree | Tiksu to UniTartu

In Episode 35 of Tiksu to UniTartu, Vincent talks to Hugo, a student from Mexico who first came to Tartu for a summer school and later returned to study Environmental Governance and Adaptation to Climate Change at the University of Tartu. Hugo shares how that first experience introduced him to Estonia and eventually inspired him to build a new chapter of his life here. Along the way, he reflects on studying in an international environment, adapting to a different culture and climate, experiencing Estonia’s changing seasons, and discovering the peaceful atmosphere and close connection to nature that make Tartu feel special. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Travelling from Mexico to Estonia 0:55 - What attracted Hugo to the University of Tartu 2:29 - Hugo’s first summer school experience 4:11 - Returning to Tartu for his master’s 6:19 - Studying Environmental Governance and Climate Change 7:45 - A typical week across two universities 9:51 - How summer school prepared Hugo for studying abroad 13:46 - Comparing university life in Mexico and Estonia 15:57 - Estonia Round: what feels uniquely Estonian 17:56 - Adapting to Estonian culture 23:05 - What Hugo would miss most about Tartu 24:21 - Plans after graduation 25:10 - Advice for future University of Tartu students 🎙️Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jnXdm0... 🎙️See our podcast webpage: https://ut.ee/en/content/tiksu-unitar... Useful Resources: UniTartu SummerSchool: https://ut.ee/en/unitartu-summer-school Environmental Governance and Adaptation to Climate Change programme: https://ut.ee/en/curriculum/environme... 📲 Follow us on social media: Facebook:   / tartuuniversity   Instagram:   / unitartu   Instagram (students):   / unitartustudentlife   Instagram (scientists):   / unitartuscience   Linkedin:   / university-of-tartu