Greetings, Kj?re reader!
I'm Eyyüb Güven, and I'm thrilled to take you on a journey through my unforgettable experience at the RITMO Lab during my Erasmus exchange at the University of Oslo.
Now, let me rewind a bit. Picture me as your typical Erasmus student at the University of Oslo – exploring the city, soaking in its vibrant atmosphere, and indulging in memorable moments with friends. From hiking adventures to jumping the cold ocean from a warm sauna, chasing the magical northern lights, seeing more and more north and cold and dark... My days were filled with excitement and wonder. Don't get me wrong; being an ordinary Erasmus student was an absolute blast, but little did I know that something extraordinary awaited me.
It all started with a class called "Music and Cognition" by the wonderful Jonna Vuoskoski. That's when I realized my dream of delving into research at the lab. And oh, what a class it was! Led by remarkable individuals like Maja, Sabine, and Atilla.
The anticipation of hearing about our application was like waiting for a feast after fasting. And when Alexander (the Great :) ) gave us the green light, it felt like winning the lottery. The RITMO Lab felt like home from the moment I stepped in.
Once inside the lab, I was swept away by the energy and innovation that filled the air—every day brought new opportunities to expand my knowledge and dive deeper into the world of interdisciplinary studies in Rhythm, Time, and Motion.
I'll never forget my first experience assisting Bilge with her study. It was like being a fish out of the water initially, but thanks to her, Maham, Jack, Joacim, and others' guidance, I quickly learned the ropes of methodology and experiment design.
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