Impeccable Mixed-State Communication Part 3: Writing

In the succinct and well-thought words of Francis Bacon, "Reading makes a full man; conference, a ready man; writing, an exact man." Effective communication through the written medium confers some kind of exactness — or, if you will, completeness — to a man. This is due to the fact that they relay their ideas as originally intended and not as a muddled-up string of words, which convey nothing but vagueness. The ability to string meaning-bearing words in written format that convey a coherent thought or sequence of thoughts involves quite a number of processes.

My Experience as a Speaker of the Congress Globalistics-2023 at Lomonosov Moscow State University

This semester, I participated as a guest lecturer in the Congress GLOBALISTICS-2023: Problems of artificial intelligence and changes in technological structures, dedicated to the 270th anniversary of Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU). Thanks to the application I sent to ITMO University's Academic Mobility Support Office, I was able to a 70% reimbursement of my expenses on this trip. You can read more about the opportunity here.

St. Petersburg’s Hidden Gems: Day Trips to Nearby Treasures

In November, when autumn gives way to the first hints of winter, St. Petersburg serves as an excellent hub for day trips to nearby destinations that offer a glimpse of this beautiful seasonal transition. Here are some places that are easily accessible by train and perfect for enjoying the end of autumn and the onset of winter:

Foodtech: Technologies of the Future

The world is changing rapidly. New technologies are emerging: artificial intelligence and automation, robotics and 3D printing. The food industry is also changing — now it is foodtech or food technology. Foodtech is the application of modern technologies at all stages of the food chain, from farming and producing food, to packaging, storing, and preparing it.

Discovering Barcelona: Part 3

In Parts 1 and 2, we learned how Mikael, a third-year ITMO student, set out on his exchange semester in Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), reaching it despite any challenges along the way. Mikael also offered his recommendations on short trips and tours of the city. In this final installment of the series, we discover his must-see places in Barcelona, as well as tips for future exchange students.

Impeccable Mixed-State Communication: Part 2

Sequel to the previous article on the broad concept of mixed-state communication, here, without further delay, we proceed to address the common pitfalls associated with a flawed mixed-state communication. From the foregoing, we have established the fact that the efficacy of verbal communication is marked by an understanding of the clarity and purpose of the sent message. If there happens to be a mismatch between what was sent and what was received, the communication is then pronounced ineffective. What are some of the common blockades that preclude verbal and non-verbal clarity?

Discovering Barcelona: Part 2

In the first installment of this story, we learned how Mikael, a third-year student at ITMO, and his sister Zhenya decided to set out to Barcelona for academic exchange. We left him as he'd established communication to the international office of his receiving university, Pompeu Fabra University (UPF). Here's what happened next!

Study Abroad Experience of an Indian Student in Russia

Around this time last year, I was preparing to start my study abroad journey at ITMO University. As I was leaving my home, I had this fear of leaving behind my friends and family, yet I was equally excited about flying to a new country with a completely different culture and was optimistic about my future. It has been almost a year since I started studying at ITMO, and as I reflect on my journey so far, I see both the good memories and the difficult times. There were times when I was grateful for meeting wonderful people who became my good friends, times that made me fall in love with the beautiful city, and of course I can’t forget last year’s winter when I witnessed my first ever snowfall. However, there were days when I just wanted to go back home.

Impeccable Mixed-State Communication: Part 1

It is difficult to overstate the pertinence of effective communication, be it verbal or written, particularly if one wants to move steadily up the academic or professional ladder. Without exaggeration, for instance, the utter neglect of key communication skills in the professional space is tantamount to planning for an early career death. How one can gain mastery of this life skill is a question a plethora of materials centering on the subject of communication have, at different times, tried to tackle head-on. However, like a recurring decimal, the mistakes many communication enthusiasts seek to correct appear to be the same mistakes they, more often than not, continue to make. These blockades, as I like to call them, deal huge blows to how effective we come across when communicating our ideas and thoughts. Fortunately, these blockades are not without remedies.

Discovering Barcelona: Part 1

Hi, my name is Mikhael and I am a third-year student at ITMO University. Six months after my return from academic exchange in Barcelona, the memories are still vivid and alive. Academic exchange is a unique opportunity to try to get a feel of education in another country and get acquainted with its traditions. However, I don’t want to write this article as a typical success story, there’s enough of it on the web. I will try, in addition to cultural features, to focus on some of the difficulties that I had to face so that future students would be a little more prepared. Let’s go!