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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
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: 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