Ajda fell to the lure of Lapland during her exchange, felt compelled to return for a few internships and now that she is back to do her master studies in tourism research, she has the living tourism lab to explore. Ajda is very much at home here, combining sauna evenings, studying and work.
Erson´s interest towards extra-curricular activities and constant self-development have also led him to the position of a Ulapland Ambassador. This sun loving Mediterranean and a first year master student is ready to fall in love with winter and manage his time and personal study plan efficiently.
For Denisa, exchange studies at the University of Lapland offered an advantage when looking for work after graduation. Now she is a Ph.D. Candidate at the Faculty of Law who loves the nature in Lapland and likes to spend time with friends by the fire.
Marcelo found freedom, peace and a wife during his exchange at the University of Lapland and decided to come back to continue his studies in Arctic Art and Design Master´s degree programme. Now he creates amazing visuals with camera and video.
Stevie has enjoyed having an education with a different set of eyes. Weather conditions similar to back home haven´t required much adjusting, so she has had time to concentrate on comparing European and American views the world and running the English speaking group in Café Lingua.
Haha enjoys the contrasts Lapland has to offer because she feels she is also full of controversy as a person. She jumped off from her safe career plan and decided to follow her educational dreams to the University of Lapland – and this newly appointed International Student Ambassador has never regretted it.
Dominika didn´t choose Lapland, she chose her study programme TourCIM, but now she can whole-heartedly recommend Lapland as a study destination to anyone craving for good education and amazing adventure. She might not be the most skillful winter cyclist yet, but she has definitely been building her professional network.
Alumni couple Katja and Mark fell in love in University of Lapland and are now living together in Germany. Since graduating from ULapand they have both made an incredible career in Europe. Their advice for all the students is not to let fear or common sense stop you.