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Meet Muhammad Dilshad Wagi from Pakistan! As a master program’s graduate he and all other master students obtaining a diploma at #LiepU can request for 9 extra months stay with the residence permission in EU! Our graduates quite often use this period for their #Erasmus after graduation internship with a scholarship!

I just have completed my post graduate degree from Liepaja University. I'm happy to have it. 1st of all I would like to say thank you to all faculty members for cooperation with us during our studies. Special thank you to International relations department, they really cooperate when we need assistance. I would like to recommend to Asian students to come for studies at Liepaja University because of the climate at Liepaja; Latvia has a beautiful nature too. I love Liepaja and I will really miss it! What we learn with pleasure we never forget...

Thank you Muhammad Dilshad for sharing!

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Greetings from Tayyab Raza Kahlon from Pakistan ! Tayyab shares his testimony about hist studies at LiepU:

Learning and getting my degree from Liepaja University is something I consider as a big opportunity for me. The faculty staff at Liepaja University is really helpful. They are giving their all while teaching their students. The knowledge I got from my teachers was exceptional. Apart from the Faculty of Science and Engineering, at the International relations department are amazing people too. They treat you as their own. If you get confused, they are always there to guide you to the right path. 

My four years in Liepaja University were full of memories, fun, sometimes worries of home works and assignments and of course, full of joy and excitement of new things and challenges. About my thesis topic, I developed the chatbot for admission queries. My research was about chatbots and how they work. I did it with my supervisor Dzintars Tomsons who is also the director of IT study program in #LiepU. He was helpful throughout my thesis and research. With his help I finished my research and defended my thesis.

Thank you, LiepU International relations department and Faculty of Science and Engineering for such a great and memorable journey!

Thank you Tayyab Raza for sharing your experiences and we are happy that you are choosing us also for your master studies!

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Hey all, let us introduce you with the very 1st #LiepU student from Philippines - Aries Penetrante! 

Read his overall impressions on his studies at LiepU and internship in Spain: 

My studies at Liepaja University are a journey that I am glad to have taken. It is a journey full of expectations and natural wonders. Just like any journey it comes with its own challenges, but those challenges are the ones that made it worth taking.The professors, faculty members and staff are most supportive of my studies and guided me on the proper path of learning. They are here all the way to help us to meet the challenges that we face. 

They assisted me in availing ERASMUS program scholarship that help me fund my internship in Spain.My Internship in  is another memory worth remembering. I enjoyed my stay in Valencia. It gave a glimpse of the current working condition that I should be expecting in the job industry and prepare me for the tasks. My internship experience also provided me with the idea for my thesis  and it made the implementation easier.

After overcoming the challenges and tests, I managed to finish my studies. I am sure my experience in Liepaja University will be helpful in my future endeavors! 

Thank you Aries for choosing Liepaja University! Best of luck in your next professional activities!

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Online studies: student’s experience #3

Learn #Latvian as a foreign language? Online? - Yes, it is possible, if you are motivated and experienced professors work with you!

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Some photos by Emma Charreire, Erasmus+ exchange student from France. Beautiful, right?

Did you know that not only does the seaside promote good physical health, there's much to be said for how it improves your mental well-being too. Sea air even helps you sleep better. These are the few reasons why spring's hike has become a tradition to our office!

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Liepaja is very well know by its beautiful white sand beach, but not everyone knows we also have an impressive Liepaja lake!

Let’s all enjoy the views of the lake with the eyes of Egyptian student!

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Erasmus+ student Emma Charreire from Université de Lorraine, France came to Liepaja in the beginning of this year. This is what she's telling about her exchange semester:

"It was my better choice to choose Liepāja as my destination for my Erasmus semester! at first, for the great welcoming by LiepU Office and the professors of the different courses. And I got the chance to make my IT internship here at Liepāja, thanks to my professors here.

The University organized some events for internationals students, since the beginning to got the chance to meet each others, learn about their culture country, and have a good time!

I meet a lot of great people, several times a week we organized meetings at different places. Liepaja is a city with a lot of cafes, bars and cosy places! Everything is easily accessible by walking.

I'll never forget the friends that I meet here, this University and this lovely city ♥ Thank you Liepāja! "

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TOP 6 Favorite Places at Liepaja - suggested by Adrianna from Poland

Before arrival I was looking for worth visiting places in Liepaja on the Internet in order to make full use of my first time being abroad. I have found a lot of information about most visiting places. The ones which impressed me the most were: the main building of Liepaja University, the beach, Karosta, BB Wakepark, the Birdwatch Tower and the Square of Roses where two of the emblems which symbolize partnership between Liepaja and two Polish cities: my hometown, Elbląg, and Gdynia. The weather in the city shook me a little, even though it is really similar to Polish, it is windy almost 24/7. But, it could be a good alternative for a hairdryer. :) The fact that I could walk on the sand dunes was also something new for me (it is forbidden in Poland). All above-mentioned places, churches and Liepaja's architecture are unquestionably worth seeing. Besides, visiting beach almost every day is what I'll definitely miss.

Written Adrianna Mendalka, Erasmus+ intern at Liepaja University International Office from the State University of Applied Sciences (PWSZ) in Elbląg (Poland)

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Some photo moments from yesterday's Ice skating in Liepaja Ice hall! Glad to see the bravest LiepU international students and our Fullbright teacher on ice! 👍👏🙌 Special thanks to Patricia Corey, Daniel Chetrari, Tayyab Kahlon and Simon Fedun!

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Our Erasmus+ exchange student Ömer Yusuf Şahin from Turkey together with other Liepaja University international students have made a nice video about Liepaja! 👍 Thank you Ömer - we really like it!

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Kind people. Helpful staff. Dorms very close to the campus. Considerate lecturers. Reasonable living costs.

Abraham Tamru Assefa, Erasmus+ exchange student from Sakarya University, Turkey

Photos from our 2nd cultural exchange evening, where Abraham presented his homeland - Ethiopia

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Video: this is how we are making traditional gingerbreads with our international community at Liepaja University! :)

Fun, fun & fun!

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Interview with our IT Bachelor level student - Kristina Burlai form Ukraine

Is there differences between people from Ukraine and Latvia?

-          I think that the difference is very small. We are very similar I would say. In both countries people are friendly and welcoming, also helping if there is such need. At least I have always received a help if I needed on the street when I was looking for direction for example. Actually, some people warned me that with this issue I will have problems here. But I have not faced any problem yet.

Where did you find the information about our university?

-          My sister is studying here and this year she will finish her studies, so she informed me that there is a possibility to study also in English language. So we decided to try.

What do you like the most about our university?

-          In this university I really like how lecturers are delivering the information, I know that I always can ask for a help to them. I know if I will have a problem regarding studies, they will always guide me.

Which is your favourite subject?

-          I really like Mathematics.

What are the biggest differences in teaching methods?

-          Yes, there is a big difference between Latvia and Ukraine. In Ukraine they are not giving that much information, they hope that the students will find the information by themselves. Even if you are asking something, not always you will get an answer on your questions. They could even tell – go and search and tell after to others!

Have you ever attened some events organized by the university?

-  ��       I really liked the Latvian cultural evening! We were learning to dance. Also I liked the event when the students were telling about their countries.

What about your class mates?

-          Yes, I had a good contact with my class mates. We became friends very fast and found common language.

What would you like to wish to potential students from Ukraine?

-          They will not regret if they will decide to study at Liepaja University! Also it is very important before coming to Latvia to know English language. Russian language knowledge is also very important here in Latvia. Also I think students should have some knowledge in the area where they will study here, so when the student will come to lectures, he already will know something.

Come to study at Liepaja University and get a good knowledge you will be able to use in the future!

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Meet & greet our lovely international students! 🚴

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Greetings from Davinderjit Singh from India - our new IT student! He has recently arrived and already enjoying active life Liepaja ! Our city Liepaja offers a lot of sports activities each day for free!

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TOP 5 Favorite Places at Liepaja - suggested by student from Poland

If I were to name some of my favorite places in Liepaja, first one of them would definitely be the beach - obviously! Although the seagulls always scare me and it's pretty windy there, it is totally worthy of visiting to enjoy its light sand and breathtaking sunsets. Not only once. Not even twice but as many times as you can. My second favorite place here has to be the Promenade. It is so calming and relaxing to simply walk along it and enjoy the views it offers. Those were actually the first places I visited after arriving here and I immediately fell in love with them. Another thing that stole my heart is the Rose Square; it looks absolutely stunning. You can sit on a bench and watch the beautiful, red roses. Without hesitation, I can add Peter’s Market to this list because of its original atmosphere. When I go there I feel like a citizen of Liepaja and a tourist, all at the same time. My newest discovery in this city was absolutely spontaneous, it’s called Liepajas Ezera Laipa and it’s this beautiful lake with a birdwatch tower. In the evening, the mosquitoes there can be very irritating but the view of the sunset, swans and boats totally compensates for it.

It is hard for me to name just a couple of things I like in Liepaja, as I am in love with the whole city. I love to walk around Liepaja and discover new streets every day. I always find some amazing constructions on each and every one of them. This city's architecture is something I am gonna miss when I leave. Small, vintage-looking cafés and houses and huge churches opposed to more industrial buildings like the ones along the Pomenade or Karosta create a distinct, unique atmosphere which I truly appreciate.  

Ula Górska, Erasmus+ intern at Liepaja University International Office from the State University of Applied Sciences (PWSZ) in Elbląg (Poland)

Which is you favorite places in Liepaja? Share with us! :)