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• Fun & Wacky Sports to Try in St. Petersburg

  Whether you’re eager to add some spark to your workout or would like to pick up a new sport, these five activities will do the job for you.

  11.10.2022

• Staff Spotlight: Ekaterina Rassolenko, International Admissions Office

  Every year, hundreds of international students come to ITMO as well as travel abroad as part of academic mobility programs. Naturally, a lot of effort goes into making it happen. Let’s take a sneak peek into the workings of ITMO’s International Admissions Office through the words of Ekaterina, an employee since 2018.

  06.10.2022

• Best Eats Around Lomonosova Campus

  You may have noticed that the cafeteria on ITMO’s campus on Lomonosova 9 is about to close for renovations, which means you’re going to have to venture out of the university to get your daily sustenance. Having spent many days, weeks, months, and even years working at this campus, our editorial team has some great ideas of delicious food that will keep you going on long days of studying. They’re all at a reasonable walking distance from the uni, making each a perfect fit for your lunch break.

  26.09.2022

• Steps Away: Places to Explore Near ITMO's Chaykovskogo Campus

  Wondering how to make the most of your time between or after classes? The Steps Away series is back to help! In this installment, join us in exploring the destinations within walking distance around the Chaykovskogo St. 11/2 building.

  23.09.2022

• Student Spotlight: Dong Do, Vietnam

  Being an international student isn’t easy, as you have a lot more to do in order to sync with other students. And studying science in Russian can be a massive challenge. Can one expect any help from friends? Learn more about the opportunities and challenges of studying at ITMO from Dong, an international Bachelor’s student from Vietnam.

  22.09.2022

• Student Spotlight: Mishek Likola, Zambia

  At ITMO’s Foundation Program, international students can learn the basics of Russian language, history and culture to ensure a successful start of their Bachelor’s studies. This week, we talked to Mishek Likola, an international student from Zambia, who completed his Foundation Program at ITMO to go on to study software engineering at another university in St. Petersburg. Did St. Petersburg meet his expectations? And what is his best strategy for coping with the cold? Read on to find out.

  15.09.2022

• Student Spotlight: Sharif Muradi, Afghanistan

  Are you a new international student at ITMO? Then you must have a lot of questions. How does it feel to be an international student in Russia? How to keep yourself warm during the harsh winter? What are some popular food options and tourist spots in St. Petersburg? We talked to Sharif, a second-year student from Afghanistan, to get his take on such questions. Read on to find out more.

  08.09.2022

• ITMO Students Share Lifehacks for First-Years

  Starting university can be tough, especially when you are an international student and a newbie in St. Petersburg. Everyone would love to have a friend and guide by their side. Therefore, we at ITMO.NEWS have aggregated a few useful tips from experienced students who have been in your place before and seen it all themselves.

  01.09.2022

• Graduate Chronicle: Moustapha Nour, Djibouti

  In 2020, we talked to Moustapha about his aspirations and expectations of ITMO. Now he is a graduate of the class of 2022. How was his experience? Did he achieve all his goals? What’s next? Find it all out in today’s student spotlight.

  25.08.2022

• A Quick Guide to St. Petersburg

  So you’ve arrived in our northern capital, also known as the home of ITMO University. Where do you go first? What are the must-sees that will help you catch the vibe of the city and start on the path of getting to know it? Take this handy guide and set off exploring.

  23.08.2022