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A Day in the Life of an ITMO Student
…g walk to the other building. Walking slowly through the streets of St. Pete is one of my favorite things in this life. The next stop is my favorite bookshop. I like to wander around between the impossibly beautiful bookshelves and maybe find a new interesting book. I grab a cup of cocoa with marshmallows and go to the next stop, my favorite thinking place. It…
19.11.2018
A Month in Pilsen is Like a Year of Travel
…ey only start taking a Master’s after they get a job. For many Europeans, classes are a place for discussion, they are not used to a simple slideshow from the teacher, they want to actively participate in the dialogue with them. Sometimes they ask, in my opinion, easy questions, the answers to which they already know. I guess that's their way to start a discussion…
29.10.2018
Five Ways to Survive Autumn
…aking! You officially don’t have to worry about wearing a bikini for about 6 months (unless you’re planning to spend winter holidays in Thailand) so you can eat as much as you want! Cupcakes, cookies, pies, pumpkin casserole, etc. I like to choose an interesting recipe, invite some friends over and have fun! Oh, those smells and heat from the oven! It’s also a great …
12.10.2018
What stereotypes do you know about Russia?
…y flattering) but about usual people on the streets. Taxi drivers or cashiers, drunks in bars or cleaners, even policemen — they’re all nice and kind. They were supportive and wanted to help even if they didn’t really speak English. That was touching. After all, these "never been to Russia' people weren’t disappointed. They didn’t complain, they didn’t
10.10.2018
Expat life in St. Peterburg
My Summer Job During the World Cup
…. A few days later, an elderly couple from Budapest asked my advice about museums and then they needed help with a taxi. In the evening they returned from the Hermitage and wanted to thank me. I said that the best "thank you" for me would be to know how they spent the day. They told me about their day, and then gave me a huge cake (Zaher) that I could eat all week…
24.09.2018
ITMO… It’s More Than a University.
…y education entails, but they all share the same belief that university is a place of academia, of education, of knowledge acquisition. University is where people go when they want to attain the knowledge and develop the skills necessary for them to succeed and live a good life. It’s at that point where the similarities end and the cultural differences begin. F…
20.09.2018
4 Must-Visit Hidden Spots in St. Petersburg
4 Best Events in ITMO University This Year
…nged pucks, having organized scoring extravaganza. The match ended with a score of 7:4 in favor of the St. Petersburg team. 2. Mini-football ITMO League Of course, I want to not only watch sports events, but also participate in them. And ITMO provides such an opportunity. In particular, I can say about the mini-football ITMO League. The competition is held …
29.08.2018
E-Residency Around the Corner
…ice I’ve received so far. LeapIN went so far as to help me open my LHV bank account and file for my VAT number ("Value-Added Tax"). As for how you can receive the money you want to earn, there are currently two methods: TransferWise or LHV Bank. Since the application to LHV requires a little bit of time for verification and approval (about two weeks for me, which …
21.08.2018