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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