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• Student Spotlight: Arafat Rahman, Bangladesh

  It is said that experiences shape our lives. While an unfortunate incident can intimidate and scare some, it can spark enthusiasm in others. Such has been the story of Arafat, an international student from Bangladesh who got inspired to study information security after a cyberattack that shook his country in 2014. Read on to learn all about him and his journey from Chittagong to St. Petersburg with only one goal – to fulfill his dream of becoming a cybersecurity expert at ITMO.  

  15.12.2022

• Alumni Archive: Eleni Bouzouka, Greece

  Once a family, always a family – that is our philosophy! When you become a part of ITMO.Family, you always remain part of it regardless of where you go or what you do. This week, we caught up with one of our alumni from Greece to explore what she has been up to since she graduated with a Master’s degree in physics. Does she miss ITMO? Read on to find out.

  08.12.2022

• Student Spotlight: Istahad Chowdhury, Bangladesh

  For many of our international students, coming to ITMO is their first-ever international trip. Such is the case for Istahad, who came here from Bangladesh. In this interview, we take a deep dive into his new life in St. Petersburg and learn about his many experiences: from dealing with Russian customs control to visiting the outdoor camp at Yagodnoe. 

  01.12.2022

• FAQ on Getting Your PhD at ITMO

  Over the years, we’ve received a great number of questions about PhD studies and research at ITMO. Can you get your PhD online? Can you study in English? And what about teaching and practical experience? Learn all you wanted to know about postgraduate studies at ITMO in this article.

  29.11.2022

• Student Spotlight: Melany Jaramillo, Panama

  One of ITMO’s key values is love – and so, it’s only fitting that love is at the core of the story of one of our international students, Melany. Having found her Russian second half in Panama, Melany decided to travel with him all the way to St. Petersburg to start a new chapter of her life. In today’s interview, we dig deeper into her love story and learn why coming to ITMO was one of the best decisions of her life.

  24.11.2022

• Student Spotlight: Nouar Ismail, Syria

  Trust us when we say there’s no right age to do a PhD. Take inspiration from our international student Nouar, who decided to return to studenthood after spending 12 long years as a working professional. Driven by sheer passion for learning, Nouar decided to venture into a new realm of possibilities at ITMO. In today’s interview, we take a deep dive into his life and learn more about his ambitions and future plans.

  17.11.2022

• Student Spotlight: Huiyao Dong, China

  You may have read our article on culture shock, but if you are a resident of Heilongjiang province in China, Russian culture will hardly be a shock for you. Meet Huiyao Dong, a first-year PhD student who shares with us the many similarities that she notices between Russia and her hometown. She also goes in-depth about her decision to return to academia and her project plans. Read on to catch a glimpse of Huiyao’s new life in St. Pete.

  10.11.2022

• Culture Shock and How To Deal With It

  Moving overseas for higher education is an exciting prospect for many. Every year, numerous students leave the comfort of their homes to study in a foreign land – which, obviously, has several benefits. But while exploring new cities and people can be exhilarating, culture shock is prevalent among international students. Why does it happen? Can it be avoided? What are the best practices to deal with it?

  08.11.2022

• Student Spotlight: Johnson Oje, Nigeria

  Have you ever fallen prey to cyber fraud? As data becomes the new bread and butter of our world, cyberattacks and data breaches become more and more common. The only way to combat this threat is to prepare the next generation of cybersecurity specialists. With a similar vision, Johnson took up the challenge of pursuing a Master’s degree in information security, driven by the goal of ensuring data security in his country, Nigeria. Read on to take a sneak peek into his ITMO life.

  03.11.2022

• Student Spotlight: Daxta Pandey, India

  It is said that when you want something dearly, the universe conspires to make it happen. Such has been the story of Daxta, an international student from India who always wanted to study abroad but never could – until now. After winning a full scholarship, she was able to fulfill her dream of studying in a foreign country. Not only that, but she also found the subject of her liking here at ITMO. What is she studying? What is her new life in St. Pete like? Let’s find out from Daxta herself.

  27.10.2022