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• How To Spend the Holidays in St. Petersburg

  Festive strolls around the city, dazzling light shows, and more – here’s your action plan for the upcoming holidays and beyond.

  28.12.2022

• Student Spotlight: Muhammad Hassan Azad, Bangladesh

  ITMO students lead by example. However difficult the road might seem, they don’t give up! The dream of studying abroad was not an easy one to chase for Muhammad Hasan, an international student from Bangladesh, but quitting was never an option. Eventually, he made it to ITMO to study software engineering and fulfill his wish of becoming a developer. But why Russia? How did he come across ITMO? Read on to find out.

  22.12.2022

• Student Spotlight: Arafat Rahman, Bangladesh

  It is said that experiences shape our lives. While an unfortunate incident can intimidate and scare some, it can spark enthusiasm in others. Such has been the story of Arafat, an international student from Bangladesh who got inspired to study information security after a cyberattack that shook his country in 2014. Read on to learn all about him and his journey from Chittagong to St. Petersburg with only one goal – to fulfill his dream of becoming a cybersecurity expert at ITMO.  

  15.12.2022

• 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

• Alumni Archive: Eleni Bouzouka, Greece

  Once a family, always a family – that is our philosophy! When you become a part of ITMO.Family, you always remain part of it regardless of where you go or what you do. This week, we caught up with one of our alumni from Greece to explore what she has been up to since she graduated with a Master’s degree in physics. Does she miss ITMO? Read on to find out.

  08.12.2022

• A Guide to Winter in St. Petersburg

  It’s the most wonderful time of the year, as the song goes. You can’t help but love it, even despite the bitter cold, the early sunsets, or the occasional flu. But if it’s your first time in the city when the white veil descends upon us, you might have questions. How do I dress for the weather? How do Russians celebrate the holidays? And which activities can you enjoy? Let’s find out the answers in this digest of winter-themed stories by ITMO.NEWS.

  02.12.2022

• Student Spotlight: Istahad Chowdhury, Bangladesh

  For many of our international students, coming to ITMO is their first-ever international trip. Such is the case for Istahad, who came here from Bangladesh. In this interview, we take a deep dive into his new life in St. Petersburg and learn about his many experiences: from dealing with Russian customs control to visiting the outdoor camp at Yagodnoe. 

  01.12.2022

• Student Spotlight: Melany Jaramillo, Panama

  One of ITMO’s key values is love – and so, it’s only fitting that love is at the core of the story of one of our international students, Melany. Having found her Russian second half in Panama, Melany decided to travel with him all the way to St. Petersburg to start a new chapter of her life. In today’s interview, we dig deeper into her love story and learn why coming to ITMO was one of the best decisions of her life.

  24.11.2022

• A Guide to Second-Hand Shopping in St. Petersburg

  Sometimes, thrifting is like treasure hunting: you need a little luck to find gold. As we can’t give you a recipe for the liquid luck potion, let us share some handy info and top locations for seeking vintage clothes – and other treasures – around the city.

  22.11.2022

• Student Spotlight: Nouar Ismail, Syria

  Trust us when we say there’s no right age to do a PhD. Take inspiration from our international student Nouar, who decided to return to studenthood after spending 12 long years as a working professional. Driven by sheer passion for learning, Nouar decided to venture into a new realm of possibilities at ITMO. In today’s interview, we take a deep dive into his life and learn more about his ambitions and future plans.

  17.11.2022