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• 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

• Best Places to Eat Around Grivtsova Campus

  The advantage of studying in the city center is that your food choices are not limited to the cafeteria menu. Within just a short walk away from the Grivtsova 14-16 building, you can treat yourself to cuisines from different corners of the world! 

  11.11.2022

• Student Spotlight: Huiyao Dong, China

  You may have read our article on culture shock, but if you are a resident of Heilongjiang province in China, Russian culture will hardly be a shock for you. Meet Huiyao Dong, a first-year PhD student who shares with us the many similarities that she notices between Russia and her hometown. She also goes in-depth about her decision to return to academia and her project plans. Read on to catch a glimpse of Huiyao’s new life in St. Pete.

  10.11.2022

• Student Spotlight: Johnson Oje, Nigeria

  Have you ever fallen prey to cyber fraud? As data becomes the new bread and butter of our world, cyberattacks and data breaches become more and more common. The only way to combat this threat is to prepare the next generation of cybersecurity specialists. With a similar vision, Johnson took up the challenge of pursuing a Master’s degree in information security, driven by the goal of ensuring data security in his country, Nigeria. Read on to take a sneak peek into his ITMO life.

  03.11.2022

• Student Spotlight: Daxta Pandey, India

  It is said that when you want something dearly, the universe conspires to make it happen. Such has been the story of Daxta, an international student from India who always wanted to study abroad but never could – until now. After winning a full scholarship, she was able to fulfill her dream of studying in a foreign country. Not only that, but she also found the subject of her liking here at ITMO. What is she studying? What is her new life in St. Pete like? Let’s find out from Daxta herself.

  27.10.2022

• Best Pizza Spots in St. Petersburg

  Crispy, meat-free, or with pineapple on top: no matter how you like your pizza, you can’t really go wrong by popping into one of these pizzerias for a slice of your favorite comfort food.

  21.10.2022

• Student Spotlight: David Castro, Ecuador

  Should I do a PhD? That’s the million-ruble question. We are no strangers to the fact that PhD studies can be super stressful. Yet so many students do it. How do they maintain their work-life balance? Do they get paid enough? Is it obligatory to publish several Scopus-indexed papers every year? Let’s find out from David, a South American who is currently a second-year PhD student at ITMO.

  20.10.2022

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: October 22-23, 2022

  Eye-opening, transcendent, and immersive – these are the three words to describe the upcoming weekend. Find out what that means below.

  19.10.2022

• Unexplored St. Petersburg: Petrovsky Island

  While the weather gives us the last chance to enjoy the colors of the fall, join us on a walk around the island of the greatest potential in the city, now a sanctuary for yachts, skaters, and soon-to-disappear traces of past centuries.

  14.10.2022

• Student Spotlight: Alonso Arbildo Prieto, Peru

  Did you know that ITMO is home to many international students from South America? Today, we are diving deep into a conversation with Alonso, a first-year Master’s student of technoscience, innovation, and economy. In this interview, he shares his experience of traveling to St. Petersburg, his biggest cultural shock, and his hobbies.

  13.10.2022