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• Alina Zashkola on her Exchange Semester in the United States

  … my university and we are going to couch surf. I am really excited about it as I have never done it before.  Would you like to give any advice to the students in Russia who want to study in the US? I would like to tell them to definitely apply for the YEAR program. It is such a great opportunity to broaden your perspective on almost everything. I have been here…

  23.09.2021

• Vaccination in St. Petersburg: ITMO Staff and Students on Why They Decided to Get Vaccinated

  …ommunity explicitly supports vaccination – not only against COVID-19 but as a general practice as well. It’s a precaution against diseases in children and flu epidemics. But I want to note that vaccination, just like any other medical procedure, has to be accompanied with certain checkups and control, so that each patient can be sure it’s safe for them. Vladimir U…

  22.09.2021

• It’s Okay to Worry: Experts on How the Pandemic Changed Psychology and Brought Back Old-Time Problems

  …ore negativity came up to the surface. The pandemic might not be the primary reason but definitely served as a catalyst for such consequences. We meet more and more people who want to get what they want immediately or want to do away with certain emotions as fast as possible. What do you mean? AG: So…

  21.09.2021

• Tips For Dealing with Digital Burnout

  …em straight away or not. Time limits also turn into annoying pop-ups that you ignore and continue browsing your feed: they tend to appear at an inconvenient time and you don’t want to close the app straight away. I suggest you accept the fact that in the modern world, we tend to spend a lot of time online and it’s not necessarily bad. Some things can’t be replaced…

  21.09.2021

• ITMO Scientists Develop Shape-Shifting Microcapsules from Liquid Metals

  …ally tested, while trying to figure out the right composition and inner structure. “When we used solid gallium particles as our reference sample, we didn’t obtain what we wanted. The effect was most noticeable with hollow particles. The mix of gallium and nickel has an optimal combination of low melting points and flexibility. So they can be easily transformed b…

  20.09.2021

• ITMO.Expert Project: Student- and Teacher-Centered Learning and New Opportunities

  …imum Participants could choose one of the four proposed tracks: minimum, medium, or maximum (in two parts). The first track was specifically designed for those teachers who wanted to gear up for the new academic year. The second one allowed participants to take part in separate events, and the third and fourth were for the most active participants ready to do assi…

  17.09.2021

• Our Take On Fighting the Fall Blues

  …earing a scarf? In Russia, heating is centralized so basically as the weather gets colder you ask yourself, is today going to be the day my heating gets switched on? You don’t want it to come on too early because it’ll get too stuffy, but you don’t want to wait too long because it can get pretty cold at night. In the back of my mind I k…

  17.09.2021

• Student Spotlight: Moayad Terro, Syria

  …ebook page where I post articles about St. Petersburg in Arabic for the people of my country. There is a big misconception about Russia, mostly inspired by Hollywood movies. I want to bring the truth out. Russia is a great country with very friendly people. There is nothing to be scared of here.  Would you like to give any advice to the young aspiring internationa…

  16.09.2021

• EduStars Winner Maria Moskalenko: Students Are Engaged When You Love What You Do

  …s only a part-time lecturer, I would have two-three classes a week, and spend most of my time working as a programmer. Then after having my first child I decided that I didn’t want to stretch myself thin between two jobs – so I chose to be a full-time lecturer.  So you turned your hobby into your profession? Being an educator means that you have the opportunity…

  15.09.2021

• Your Fall 2021 Guide to Life in St. Petersburg

  … and bustle of the city and reconnect with nature, as well as your own thoughts. The cold is much more bearable with such islands of warmth at hand. Smart leisure If you want a healthy dose of enlightenment to go with your leisure time, how about taking a tour of St. Pete’s many bookstores and libraries? Or perhaps you’d rather take the opportunity to take in s…

  14.09.2021