Tampere University - TUNI
speciality: Engineering

When I first arrived in Tampere as an international student from a Muslim country, I was anxious and self-conscious. I often worried about being judged for my clothing or for practicing my faith. However, the open-minded and respectful environment in Tampere quickly changed my perspective. People here are focused on their own lives and give others the space to be themselves. I’ve never felt discriminated against based on my gender or religion.

There are also plenty of opportunities here. The learning environment is excellent, with good access to resources like computers and study spaces. One of my teachers has been incredibly patient and supportive in helping me with academic writing, which is something I didn’t have training in back home.

Courses are taught differently here. For example, in the SCM course, we solve real-life problems from a company’s perspective. This was again something very new to me. In the MPB course, we worked on case studies that connect directly to real-world challenges. This hands-on learning has been very effective.

Overall, I’m truly happy with my campus experience so far, and I hope the coming days will be just as rewarding. I’m currently working as an international tutor at TUNI (as a volunteer), helping guide new students. This experience has been unique and meaningful, and I’m grateful to TUNI for it.