Indulgence and Nutrition — What to Eat in Belgium
Disclaimer: the author is not responsible for one’s accidental feeling of hunger and impulse to buy tickets to Belgium.
My Experience as a Buddy for International Students
I was interested in exploring different cultures and exchanging ideas about countries, their languages and cuisines. I bumped into the "Buddy System" which was a new initiative by ITMO University. I was screened by the selection committee and didn't expect to be selected as one of the buddies. I was excited and happy to be a part of this group. I was assigned to a new group of exchange students who were arriving from Brazil at the end of December.
A Fox
These weekends I spent in my hometown. My family decided to go to the countryside and visit our grandparents. As I was eating the third apple straight from the tree, grandpa told us about a fox. He noticed it a few times near the house.
A Visit to a Finnish primary school: Two Days Experience in Varkaus
Have you ever heard about the exceptional Finnish educational system, that is regarded to be the best in the world? Have you wondered what makes it so unique and special? I am going to take you through my two-days visit to the Könönpellon Koulu primary school, located in Varkaus, and share my thoughts and ideas.
Big science communication story in Russia born from a small networking coincidence
Alexandra Borissova and Dmitry Malkov share their experience of the Erice International School of Science Journalism organized annually by Ettore Majorana Foundation and Centre for Scientific Culture in Erice, Sicily, Italy and discuss the development of science communication in Russia boosted by their participation in the School back in 2014. Alexandra Borissova is a German Chancellor Fellow and visiting researcher in Science Communication at the University of Rhine-Waal, Germany. Dmitry Malkov is the Director of the Science Communication Centre at ITMO University in Russia.
Exploring Kanonerskiy Island
If you’re a fan of sheds, empty buildings, and bricks, Kanonerskiy Island is a wonderful place to spend an afternoon.
Higher Education in Belgium: My Personal Experience
I’m an exchange student studying in Brussels and here’s my attempt to give an overview of what is Belgium higher education system is on the example of Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Brussels. This post is written with the help of my classmate, David De Vocht — thanks a lot for your help!
Student Exchange in Europe and Why You Must Travel
In my previous post, I have mentioned that a month in Pilsen is something like a temporal paradox. Additionally, I have recently found out that my small Czech town is a travel portal or, without fancy words, it is a highway to available trips.
My Experience Studying Soft Skills at ITMO
This year, the first year Master's students at ITMO University were offered to choose one subject from the soft skills block of disciplines. Soft skills is an obligatory part of the educational program, which are aimed at improving skills that are not directly related to your major but essential for an successful career. Six disciplines were offered in both Russian and English:
Why Sugar Won’t Actually Help You Pass Your Exams
You can have a bottle of water and a bar of chocolate on a desk during the exam, they say, it helps the brain. Does it? I did some research and can assure you, chocolate — which is sugar — barely helps our brain.