We spend a ton of our lives online — checking out VK, binge-watching YouTube, studying on all those online platforms, or just chatting with our buddies. The internet is where we learn, connect, and chill. But have you ever thought about the invisible trail you leave behind every time you hop online? That trail is your digital footprint, and even though it might seem no big deal, it can actually show way more about you than you think. So, I got kinda curious about how much students share online, and I thought I'd check it out. I also chatted with some of my university friends about what they do online, and honestly, what I found out was pretty surprising.
Ever since I became a student at ITMO University, I had been waiting eagerly to visit Yagodnoe, the university's fabled sports and recreation camp. I had enrolled twice before but canceled at the eleventh hour due to a time limitation. This summer, though, I was not going to let the chance pass me by.
They say dreams know no borders, and mine certainly didn’t. As a young girl growing up in India, I often imagined a life beyond the familiar — a life filled with learning, exploring, and discovering the world. Studying abroad wasn’t just an ambition, it was a promise I made to myself that one day, I would step out of my comfort zone and truly chase knowledge in a new land. This promise led me to Russia.
After my escape to Vyborg from all the academic pressure, I thought I’d take it slow for a while. But life, as always, had its own plans. What followed was a string of unforgettable experiences — each one putting me out of my comfort zone and closer to who I am becoming.
Securing a research internship can be tricky, particularly if you’re aiming for a self-initiated placement outside formal programs. While many universities offer structured summer internships for undergraduates and Master’s students, opportunities for semester-long stays for PhD students are less straightforward. This guide, based on my own experience (including a fully funded research stay in Saudi Arabia and a journal publication), will walk you through the process of making it work.
As Coordinator of International Relations at the Faculty of Technological Management and Innovations (FTMI) at ITMO University and a current professor at Jilin International Studies University (JISU, China), I recently had the opportunity to participate in the International Forum on Impressions of Northeast China: The Local-Cosmopolitan Dimensions of Northeast China Culture, held in Changchun.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. For Vladislav Trifonov, teaching isn’t just about fitness; it’s about helping students improve and grow, one day at a time.
Vyborg and I have a bit of history. This wasn’t my first or even my second visit — it was my third visit. And yet, each time I return, I find something new to love. Maybe, it’s the medieval charm, the peaceful walks, or simply the excuse to escape St. Petersburg’s rush. But this time, I had two things on my mind: finally getting my hands on krendels (Vyborg's famous baked treats) and soaking in the rare warmth of a +14 degrees Celsius spring morning.
In the first blog I wrote about my beloved home country, I shared with you its natural wonders. Today, I am discussing the architectural wonders and World Heritage Sites of Bangladesh.
I’ll be honest, the first time I heard about water parks in St. Petersburg, I was quite doubtful. An aquapark… inside a mall? How in the world would that work? Coming from the open-air parks of sunny California, I was understandably skeptical. Alas, one snowy day in January, my friends persuaded me to join them and visit the aquapark Piterland. And wow, was I surprised!
