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Canadian n2n engineering student inspired while on exchange in Alta, Norway

Shawn Jantzen from University of Saskatchewan, Canada was an exchange student at Finnmark University this spring semester (January to June 2010). After his arrival back home he wrote the following article in the local student paper.

Student from United Kingdom explores Northern Finland

Emilia Mariaana Battersby grew up in Worthing, on the South coast of England. With Finnish roots on her Mother’s side, she had many opportunities over the past 24 years to travel to Finland. Upon arriving to Rovaniemi in September, to begin the Arctic Studies Program, she was stunned by the beauty of autumn.

Arctic Studies Program attracts French Canadian

Jacinthe Briand-racine from Montreal studies social anthropology at Laval University in Quebec City. In her third year she thought it would be a good experience to travel somewhere throughout her studies. With an interest in the Inuit of Northern Canada she thought it would be a good idea to seek a program which helped her learn more about other Northern peoples of the world. The Arctic Studies Program suited her interests well and so she decided to look into the program since it was being offered through Laval.

Student seeks to explore northern Finland through studies

Alexandra Bernhardt was in her third year of studies at University of Giessen in Germany before she left to explore Scandinavia. With a major in geography and minor in resource management and meteorology she decided that the Arctic Studies Program in northern Finland would meet her study interests. Throughout the years she had traveled to different areas on Finland, but never traveled far north. Since the ASP program was offered in Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle she thought it would be a great opportunity to explore the North.

Exploring the other part of the Circumpolar World through ASP

Jodi MacGregor, born and raised in a small community called Caledonia in Nova Scotia, ventured to Northern Canada on a one-year contract. Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut, would remain her home for a year, so she thought. Upon arrival in 2001 she was amazed that Iqaluit covered such a large area. In her imagination, before ever reaching her destination, she thought it would be a small community, but rather it was an administrative hub with around 5000 residents. Amid restaurants, bars and of course a few grocery stores and schools, this would be the place she would call home, it had plenty to offer. As time passed, the community, with its friendly faces and relaxed pace, began to grow on her. She remained a resident there until she embarked upon a journey to Rovaniemi, Finland in 2009.

The Office of Undergraduate Studies Welcomes New Graduate Student Assistant!

The Office of Undergraduate Studies welcomes a new addition to its staff.

The Office of Undergraduate Studies Welcomes New Graduate Student Assistant!

The Office of Undergraduate Studies welcomes a new addition to their staff.

“What UArctic Means to You” – Contest Winner!

The Office of Undergraduate Studies would like to announce that it has chosen Marlon Davies as the successful entrant for the “What UArctic Means to You” student testimonial contest, for which her reward is $500.00! Please read below Marlon’s story.

UArctic team welcoming new German intern for three months

The team of UArctic's International Secretariat has taken on a new German intern for the next three months.

German student intrigued to pursue studying the Arctic through the Arctic Studies Program

Thomas Pollmann is an Artic Studies Program (ASP) student from Giessen, Hesse, Germany. After finishing up his intermediate exam with a focus on Spatial Planning, Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems and Hydro Geography at University Giessen he thought it would be an interesting experience to enroll into the ASP program offered at the University of Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland.

Arctic Studies Program attracts Canadian student from Ontario

Aubyn O’Grady from Pembroke, Ontario, Canada majors in Geography at Concordia University in Montreal. Currently, she is taking the Arctic Studies Program (ASP) at University of Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland. This major transition from one country to another has been inspired by her interest in circumpolar regions throughout different parts of the world

University of the Arctic International Secretariat welcomes newest Intern

The Circumpolar Young Leaders program (CPYL) created through the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) seeks youth who are interested in working in the north. Through the CPYL program University of the Arctic International Secretariat (UArctic) has hired Elizabeth Zarpa.

Diversity in the North

German Katharina Kamm (25) had visited Scandinavia only once before she decided to go study in the North. She ended up going on exchange to the University of Tromsø, a choice she has not regretted so far.

Polar Attractions: Chinese student finds law and much more in Iceland

If there is one word that seems to describe Chen Yichao it is first. Chen is the first Chinese student to study Polar Law, in the first class of the Polar Law program, after recently graduating from the first ever graduate studies program in human rights law in China. Indeed, doing something new is nothing new at all to Chen.

Russian Student gives Feedback on BCS

Alexandra Beloglazova, 5th year student of Chemical Technology Faculty of Arkhangelsk State Technical University, speaks about her experiences with the Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies

The North becomes home for Student from Germany

Something about the North keeps Nikolas Sellheim coming back.

Harry Borlase: UArctic’s All-Around Student

If UArctic had a prom Harry Borlase would be elected Prom King.

BCS Student from the Yukon soon to Graduate!

Anna Crawford has been a UArctic student since the beginning.

GoNorth Student from Germany Fell in Love with Tromso

German Katharina Kamm (25) had visited Scandinavia only once before she decided to go study in the North.

My experience in Norway

A north2north Student from Russia shares her story

Icelandic Student Wouldn’t Live Anywhere Else

Sölmundur Pálsson feels blessed to have grown up in the North.

Student from France Won’t Forget the North

21 year-old Cecile Levieil first became interested in the Arctic as a kid, watching animal documentaries on television.

BCS brought Dutch Student into the North

Even as a school girl, UArctic Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies student Colette de Roo was fascinated by anything that had to do with the North.

Student from Canada Discovers Finland

With a name like Moses Hernandez, one wouldn’t expect him to be from the North.

North2North Helps Russian Student Fullfill her Dreams

North2North student Valentina Mikhaylova, from Yakutsk State University tells us about her travel and study experiences in Canada:

Former UArctic Intern becomes Youth Delegate for Arctic Council

An internship with the University of the Arctic helped northerner Robin Urquhart become one of the first youth delegates for the Arctic Council.

GoNorth Student from Japan Finds Hockey and Friends in Finland

When Chisaki Okada went to Hokkaido University’s International Center and heard that at the University of Oulu she could study International Business in English, she was ready to go.

GoNorth Student from the USA Studies in Russia

My name is Susan Hicks. I am from the United States of America, studying at the University of British Columbia, Canada.

GoNorth Student Experiences the Land of Olonkho

Hakan Karakoc tells us about his experiences in Russia

Student from Nunavut Finds Home in Finland

Ashley Tufts is nearly 4000 kilometres from her home in Nunavut, but feels more comfortable studying in Finland, than back in Canada.

north2north Student Enjoys the Beauty of Norway

Vladislav Petrov is one of four marketing and e-commerce students from Yakutsk, Russia who are studying marketing in the Advanced Marketing Programme at Harstad University College, in Norway.

PhD Student Reflects on the Next IPY

Emilie Beaudon near Adelie Land, Antarctica / Didier Boutonnet

BCS Opens the World of the Arctic for Russian Student

Daria Burnasheva is one of several Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies (BCS) students at Yakutsk State University in Yakutsk, Russia.

Student's Work Stems from Discovery

Larry Mishkar was first exposed to the Arctic through National Geographic, now he's working to discover the history of the Arctic himself.

Young Researcher Inspired by IPY

Matt Strzelecki has been extensively involved with IPY research projects and the organizing of several international conferences.

Mikkel Berg has spent a lot of time thinking about what brings southern students ‘north’.

Berg, a UArctic Student Representative on the Board of Governors and member of the GoNorth Program Team, shares some insight into what he thinks are some of the opportunities and advantages southern students have when studying in the north, including UArctic’s GoNorth program

Meet two of Canada’s First BCS Graduates

This semester marks a major milestone in UArctic history. 8 students from Northlands College in La Ronge Saskatchewan, will be celebrating their completion of the Circumpolar Studies Program (BCS), the first group of students from Canada to do so. UArctic will also be celebrating and honouring their distinguished accomplishments, with a formal celebration planned at the Council meeting in Edmonton, Canada from June 2-5, 2008. Meet two of the Northlands College own ‘Arctic 8!’:

UNBC's Northern Studies Majors Receive University of the Arctic Certificates

At this year’s University of the Arctic Annual General Council meeting in Edmonton, two of the University of Northern British Columbia's Northern Studies students will take part in a graduation ceremony with 38 students from across Canada and the Circumpolar North.

ASP Student Finds His Future In Rovaniemi!

When Nikolas Sellheim arrived in Rovaniemi, Finland for the first time in September 2007, he knew he was in exactly the right place. Although the 27 year old Berliner has had an interest in the North for many years, his decision to study the Arctic Studies Program at the University of Lapland in Finnish Lapland has confirmed this passion for the Arctic.

Long-time UArctic Enthusiast Inspired to Study North

Vivian Elias first became distinctly aware of the North as a 14 year old living in Toronto. News reports of the hearings into a proposed Mackenzie Valley gas pipeline, known as the Berger Inquiry, focused the consciousness of Canadians on the injustice of paternalism and exploitation that dominated South–North relations. The powerful testimony of Chief Frank T’Seleie of the Dene Nation changed the way Canadians saw themselves. “He said the whole point in living is to become as human as possible,” Vivian says, “to understand the world, live in it, and be part of it.”

UArctic Congratulates Arctic Centre Researcher

The University of the Arctic would like to congratulate Dr. Anna Sinisalo on successfully completing and defending her PhD thesis on ‘Geophysical exploration of Antarctic blue ice areas (BIAs) for paleoclimate applications’. Anna has been a long time friend of the UArctic, and a great role model for young polar researchers.

University of Tromso Welcomes north2north Student

Studying on the 70° parallel, Irina Demina feels like she’s on top of the world. Since arriving in Tromso Norway in early August 2007, the 21 year old Russian exchange student has felt at home in her new northern surroundings, and is thoroughly enjoying her experiences of studying and living above the Arctic circle.

Reflections from a BCS Student

The Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies Program is once again enjoying another successful year. With registration at a maximum for the fall term, the 2007 academic year is looking very promising. 21 year old Victoria Rudakova is one of over 130 students currently pursuing BCS classes through online delivery.

Exploring British Columbia: Swedish north2north Student travels to UNBC

With the beginning of a new academic calendar, comes the start of new adventures for UArctic north2north exchange students. 24 year old Maya Ben-Zur is one of many such students, who is packing their bags and exploring new areas of the Northern world.

Norwegian Student Shared north2north Experience Through Blog

During the winter and spring of 2007, the readers of the online version of the Finnmark Dagblad were in for a treat; they could follow the daily life of a student from their community as she discovered the American Arctic in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Former UArctic Student Returns for Six-Month Internship

When Harry Borlase graduated from Goose High School (Labrador, Canada) in 2001, he never expected that his future plans would involve the North. However, following a few years hiatus from the land of ice and snow, Harry is very pleased to be returning back to the north. This September, 24 year-old Harry will be starting a six month internship with the UArctic Secretariat in Rovaniemi, Finland.

Going North: a student's story

One could think that there’s nothing more different than a bustling Indian metropolis and a Finnish city located only kilometres away from the Arctic Circle. However, India-born Venkata Gandikota has no trouble feeling at home in Rovaniemi.

From Canada to Iceland with north2north

In 2006, Canadian student Natasha Letchford got an opportunity to study in Iceland through the UArctic north2north program.

Canadian student experiences northern Russia thanks to north2north

After a first encounter with Russia during a university field trip, Tyler Wood was looking for ways to go back to a country that fascinated him. The north2north program was just what he was wishing for.

Thanks to the UArctic mobility program, Wood, 22, a student at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), Canada, is spending a full academic year at Syktyvkar State University (SSU).

Archangelsk student discovers Norway thanks to north2north

When Russian student Oxana Bulanova left for Norway for a semester abroad, she didn’t know what to expect. Three months later, she found herself wishing she could stay longer.

Student from Russia experiences Lapland thanks to north2north

Anna Ushnitskaya had always wanted to see how people outside of Yakutsk dealt with living in the North. Her dream came true when she left for Rovaniemi, Finland, on a north2north exchange.

north2north student from Norway reflects on her experience in Russia

Gunhild Skogstad is a student at the University of Tromso, Norway, who had the opportunity of going on an exchange to Yakutsk State University in Yakutsk, Russia, through the north2north program. She writes about her new life in Russia and her north2north experience so far.