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• New Year’s resolutions (kind of)

  …Ecology. There was Greta Thunberg, global warming, loud words, slow actions. When I was running to work under the heaviest rain in the middle of December, I thought to myself, what if all of that is true? Of course, we’re trying to be more eco-friendly, we have our own cups for coffee, try to recycle at least paper and plastic and use less water. But what if it’s no…

  24.12.2019

• Yagodnoe Trip: A Chance to Strengthen Ties Between Russian and Exchange Students

• St. Petersburg Russia: A Stunning Global Paradise

  …Hermitage Museum welcomes you to a unique and spectacular scenery. The museum is characterized by classic architecture, lavish decorations, and one of the world's most extensive collection of paintings. Peterhof Palace is another remarkable imperial palace situated strategically off St. Petersburg city and overlooks the Gulf of Finland. Inside the castle is the mu…

  24.10.2019

• Russians Are Extremely Welcoming Contrary To The Global Misconception

  …an uphill task for me, having learned only one word "хорошо," loosely translated as "good" in three days, my class mates would chip in every time I needed help, such as finding a direction to a class or laboratory. Indeed, I designed a strategy to create as many friends as possible by always "getting lost", including directions of place…

  15.10.2019

• From University of Campinas in Brazil to ITMO University in Russia

  …even closer. Culturally, for sure, there are many differences, but we make it work and learn a lot from each other. When you are a foreigner and also a student, the most common reaction to a new environment is to try to attach to people and things that remind you of yourself. In other words, you face a cultural shock and this makes your identity become remodeled i…

  25.09.2019

• One Hour: A Trip to Catherine Palace

  …about the Amber Room’s history. The Amber Room was originally constructed in the 18th century and disappeared during World War II and was restored in 2003 which began reconstruction in 1979, the work was completed after 25 years and marked the 300-year anniversary of Saint Petersburg. We walked straight ahead, there was one room after another and each room was…

  12.09.2019

• Studies and University Life in the Czech Republic: Student Exchange

  … exam in another language without any understanding what was going to be there at all). At exams I was given exam sheets similar to our exam questions (for example, describe the production of gelatin in detail). I usually had to answer 4 questions. To be honest, I surprised myself as I didn’t expect that I really remembered it all. It turned out that all the mater…

  23.07.2019

• Buddy System: My First Experience as a Buddy

  …ou must make sure you have enough free time from your job or studying because sometimes situations can become unpredictably time-consuming. So I was trying to follow all the instructions I got at the orientation meeting of "Buddy System" and was ready to meet a guy from Venezuela at Pulkovo airport. His name was Allan Zea, the purpose of his visit to St Petersburg…

  21.07.2019

• Relationship Between Students and Educators at ITMO University

  …ademic Freedom We have the freedom to exchange information, to choose, to implement our own ideas and personal plans while being aware and responsible for the consequences of our actions. Openness We are open to new ideas and people; we welcome change and are open to dialogue and collaboration. Most of my experiences with educators in ITMO were the refle<…

  18.07.2019

• Sweet Business

  … is like an experiment for me. Studying at the Faculty of Food Biotechnology at ITMO University helps me a lot in my small business as my major is the technology of bread and confectionery. Studies help me better understand what I am doing in terms of all the chemical and physical processes. In addition, we have lots of practical classes and sometimes these classe…

  09.07.2019