MEET A GRADUATE
I am 22-years-old Estonian, who took a chance to come to Denmark in 2009 to start my bachelor’ s studies in International Communication & Multimedia. My exchange semester was in the Netherlands, in the best student city called Groningen. I took a whole course module, which was called“ Creating Communication Campaigns” that gives essential knowledge and tools, which are needed when creating a campaign. I even went to Argentinian tango classes in order to get a better understanding of a target audience. It was one exciting and memorable semester; I experienced canoeing in the channels in between the house boats. I was living in the city center, next door house was a coffee shop and across the street was a red light district. Being an Erasmus, you get your view broadened; I think it added a whole new meaning to it. I decided to write my bachelor project alone. It was hard, but in the end the hard work paid off. I finished with a 10 and was very proud of myself. All you need is self-discipline and commitment. However, an inspiring topic is also very essential. I wrote to non-profit organization called Herning International Society. They were very helpful and I was motivated to write a project for them. In the summer 2012, I graduated Aarhus University Herning and spend half of my summer volunteering in South Korea. I spend all my money to buy the flight tickets to Seoul, it was worth every penny. I was a team leader for teenagers around the world. That was very rewarding trip and I completely agree with a saying“ travel is the only thing you buy, that makes you richer”. In the autumn, I moved to Aarhus and I started my master’ s studies in Corporate Communication, AU. Simultaneously, I started a study relevant job in Siemens Wind Power. Surprisingly, I got the job through an interview by applying via company’ s website and not through just my network. Therefore, I really encourage people to keep applying and of course learn how to do networking. My job is very satisfying, as I finally get some career related responsibilities, and I get to apply my knowledge. Even though it’ s not easy to do full-time studies and part time job, keeping myself busy makes feel alive. People ask me, why I stayed in Denmark. I am not sure that I know exactly why. Maybe I felt I am not ready to go back to my home country. Maybe I got attached to this unexplainable land of Vikings. I think I just followed my heart, which sometimes is the best way to make decisions. The future will bring what it brings, I am happy here and ready for it.- Marju Nomme, Aarhus
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