If you’ve been on the internet in the last couple of years, you have definitely heard of "investment in education" - basically, one of the key lines in marketing of various online-courses, especially when it comes to the IT sphere. But there is another investment that you can make if you want not only to make money in the future, but to save some — by not spending more than you have to on doctors and treatments. And if you are not the frugal type, maybe you’ll be interested in saving yourself from unpleasantries that come with illnesses associated with working on a computer. But what exactly are those?
Nowadays, the field of software engineering is a very attractive one, looming with big opportunities, easy guides, and amazing working conditions, as well as high salaries. It's no surprise that there are a lot of people wishing to get into it, which produces countless arguments and advice on the subject of "where do I even begin?" But will that help you?
You definitely have seen an abs challenge in the last two years, or maybe even have participated in one — maybe in the famous Chloe Ting’s Abs in 2 weeks, or blogilates' 100 Days of Abs — those videos were all the rage during the lockdown era. Now, as the hype seems to be wearing off, is the best time to reflect on those and find out if they are actually worth spending your time on.
As a university student here at ITMO, you are likely facing a unique set of challenges when it comes to studying and academic success. With so many distractions and competing priorities, it can be difficult to stay focused and motivated. But with the right approach and tools, you can make the most of your time and achieve all your goals. Here are some tips to help you study more effectively.
"It's the life of the crystal, the architect of the flake, the fire of the frost, the soul of the sunbeam. This crisp winter air is full of it." - John Burroughs
Pokémon, IKEA, soccer, a pilot's helmet, a headset, a smartphone, a surgeon. It all seems like a meaningless bunch of words. And this would probably be the case if it wasn’t all about AR or augmented reality. A fantastic technology that we never experienced in its true colors.
When traveling to a foreign country far away from home, it’s expected to be very new and different. Apart from the culture and food, the weather can be quite a contrast from what you are used to. Russia is famous for being cold and snowy, which can be intimidating to someone from a warm tropical country. But is St. Petersburg really that bad?
"Sometimes self care is exercise and eating right. Sometimes it’s spending time with loved ones or taking a nap. And sometimes it’s watching an entire season of TV in one weekend while you lounge around in your pajamas. Whatever soothes your soul." — Nanea Hoffman
As a second year student here at ITMO, I've gotten adapted to student life here and am more comfortable than I was the first semester. Here is a list of a few things that, if I had known about them before starting my first semester, it would have made my life easier and saved a lot of time and effort. As Russian is not my native language, I found some of the things to be confusing or easily misunderstood.
In part 1 of this blog series, I talked about how to prepare for the study abroad experience. In this blog I talk about my personal experience of studying and living in the city of Montpellier, France, at IAE Montpellier University. Also, this blog contains information about my travels in France and some recommendations for future students of our university. This article builds on and complements the previous work of my colleague Tatiana (in Russian).
