univ. prof. mag. dr.

yeah, the austrians really love their titles. if you've ever achieved anything in your academic career, you can feel free to show off here with your title(s).

harald told me that here it is possible to get your titles on your credit card and of course, I wanted to know whether it's possible in finland, too. it isn't. at least not according to nordea's website. it's a pity, actually. I would have wanted "fil. yo" (= student of a philosophical subject) on my visa electron. just for fun.

everyone who teaches at the university here is called a professor. students are addressed as kollegen and kolleginnen (colleagues) instead of "hey, you over there" like in finland. I still don't know how to take it. it feels kind of respectful but on the other hand it reminds me of the socialist genosse. don't ask me why. probably I'm just not used to be talked about in third person.