Fox Party to welcome the new EACH students

In October, a Fox Party took place to welcome the fresh new EACH students. Read what the foxes Juan, Gloriana, and Rafaela wrote about the social event:

We were warmly welcomed not just to Estonia but to the vibrant city of Tartu and the EACH family. The efforts of former EACH students in ensuring our smooth integration were truly commendable, and they made sure that the experience was also done with an amazing sense of fun. 

Games, activities, conversations, and dancing were some of the first things we did. The environment was definitely comfortable for relaxing and getting to know our classmates better, while enjoying being a little silly with our lab coats and funny accessories. Our colleagues prepared several fun activities, such as dancing in the middle of Tartu, trying to build our battery with leaves from the forest and even trying various fruit jams!

The atmosphere provided was very comfortable, allowing us to make stronger connections with our classmates. In this friendly setting, we engaged in vibrant exchanges with the former EACH students, gaining valuable insights into their first-year experiences as well as the challenges and triumphs they faced during the second year of the master’s program. A highlight of the day was attempting to form the EACH letters with our bodies, and we’re proud to say we pulled it off quite decently, adding a touch of creativity to our bonding moments.

Finally, we enjoyed a delicious dinner with some typical Estonian snacks, candies, cakes, and beverages. The occasion was made even more special as it coincided with our classmate Gloriana’s birthday. In a heart-warming gesture, we sang “Happy Birthday” to her in all of our native languages simultaneously. 

After that, we experienced the sauna evening that Estonians really love, and then we understood why. Who would have thought that being in a room at >100°C would feel so nice? Also, running in the middle of the night and swimming in the (almost freezing) Emajõgi river was the highlight of the night.

In these unforgettable moments, our introduction to Estonia and the EACH family was nothing short of an amazing experience, and the beginning of a marvellous adventure.