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"Finland's cleanliness, freedom, closeness to nature and safety has made an impression on me"-a student ambassador story
Published on 25.10.2022
, updated on 12.1.2024
Tampere University
Hi, my name is Mallikarjun and I am currently studying Engineering and Management. You'll understand what makes Finland the happiest country in the world once you move here.
How long have you been in Tampere and what brought you here?
It's been over a year I have been living in Tampere, and I am here for my studies.
What subject(s) do you study and what made you choose them?
I study Industrial Engineering and Management. I opted to take this course because of the exposure it is providing in the market.
What do you like most about Tampere and Finland? What has been the most surprising or different thing about living here?
I am not over selling it, but I really like living in Finland. It's cleanliness, freedom, closeness to nature and mainly the safety has made an impression on me.
What are your hobbies in Tampere? Have you tried out any new hobbies since coming here?
In Tampere I like to take a long walk around the Järvis (Lakes) and a new hobby I enjoy is partying.
What kind of student activities have you participated in?
I am one of the board members of 'indecs' responsible for events organizing teams, AIESEC member and also did tutoring for the 'fuksis'.
What would you say to someone who's trying to decide whether Tampere is the right place to come to study and live?
One word - GO FOR IT.
What is your favourite thing about the student culture in Finland?
Guild, overalls and events.