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How To Get Back to Work/Classes After a Long Break
The hardest thing to cope with after long holidays is oftentimes not the post-holiday blues, but productivity guilt. You have to drag yourself out of bed, you feel drained, and your to-do list makes you feel nothing but anxious. In this article, Anastasia Prichislenko, a psychologist and the head of the soft skills module in personal efficiency and public speaking at ITMO, explains why this state is a normal stage of body reset, rather than a wave of laziness, and shares her tips on how to make the return to work and studies easier.
12.01.2026
Power of Friendship: Where (And Why) to Study and Work Together
Whether cramming for exams or trying to hit that important deadline, having a friend alongside you can really help. And that’s not just a pretty thought – it’s a scientifically proven fact. So, where can you go in St. Petersburg with your study buddy? Check out our recommendations below.
12.12.2025
Back to School Guide: Ring in the Academic Year
It’s September, which means all students are about to go back to class for some much-awaited new knowledge, homework sessions with their groupmates, and lots of new opportunities within and outside the university! We know this time can be quite nerve-wrecking, so we’ve decided to take some pressure off of your shoulders with this comprehensive back-to-school guide. Enjoy and happy learning!
02.09.2025
New Experience, Team, and Startup: ITMO Master’s Student Shares His Experience
A study reveals that over 30% of graduates in Russia believe they lack hard and soft skills – mostly because they didn’t have enough practice in the classroom. That’s one problem Rinat Tenishev had to deal with. He’d always dreamed of running a business, but once he finished his Bachelor's, he realized that he didn’t have enough competencies to launch his own project. By getting his Master’s, he got to work on real-world cases and develop his own startup idea. Read on to learn his whole story.
27.06.2025
Discovery of the Month: Viral Artists, Secret Courtyards, and More
It isn’t long before we’re all busy summarizing our 2024, taking note of all the personal records we’ve set and the achievements made. For now, however, there is still November to look back on – this time, we have some truly fun, inspiring discoveries for you. Check them out!
29.11.2024
How NOT To Plan Your Year
How do you kick off the most productive and prosperous year? With careful planning, of course! Or not! Let our devious advice (вредные советы – vrednyie sovety in Russian) be your guiding star in what to absolutely not to do. Make sure not to follow it and you will be fine.
09.01.2023
Top Free (and Almost Free) Coworking Spaces in St. Petersburg
We wholeheartedly love the coworking spaces at ITMO, but totally get it if one day you’ll choose to be productive somewhere beyond the university walls. For studies, work, and creativity, here are our favorite locations to hang out.
09.12.2022
Back to School: Set Up Your Ultimate Study Routine
It’s that time of the year again and you don’t know where to start with your studies? Don’t worry, here is all our back-to-school wisdom in one short article. Let’s get those grades!
02.09.2022
Back to School Like a Pro: Get Things Done, Ace Your Tests, and Have Fun
Are you a first-year who wants to get everything out of uni life plus stay on top of your studies? Or maybe you are no freshman, but this year is your clean slate for an organized and stress-free life? Here’s your primer on time management methods, revision techniques, and things you need to keep in mind when organizing your life at ITMO to experience it all – and never miss an important deadline.
10.09.2021
Almost 7 Movies To Get You Studying
Starting a new school year, no matter how much anticipated, can be both exciting and overwhelming. How about getting into the groove of things with movies that take you on a wild ride of school life? Here are our top picks.
04.09.2020