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• Russian Social Media Through the Eyes of International Students

  In the 21st century, it is difficult to imagine our lives without social networks. In Russia, VK and Telegram are the most popular ones. Undeniably, foreigners, including international students, make up a great part of both services’ audiences. But what made them create an account on yet another social media platform? We decided to find out.

  31.01.2023

• Student Spotlight: Marshell Nmaz, Mozambique

  Attending morning classes in winter is not easy at all. It is one of the biggest challenges that our international students, who sometimes have no experience of living amidst snow, face regularly. Marshell Nmaz, a student from Mozambique, is facing a similar challenge. Besides the weather, the language barrier is also making his life somewhat difficult. But he is a fighter who’s keeping his focus on his studies. Learn more about him and his life in Russia in today’s interview.

  26.01.2023

• Student Spotlight: Nguyen Thi Thuy Duong, Vietnam

  If traveling is a part of your New Year’s resolutions, then Vietnam should definitely be on top of your destination list. Filled with beautiful scenery, mouth-watering food, and kind-hearted people, this country is undoubtedly a great place to relax and rejuvenate. Interestingly, ITMO is home to a massive community of Vietnamese students and Thuy Duong is a recent addition to the family. But what led her to ITMO? Let’s learn from Duong herself!

  19.01.2023

• Student Spotlight: Anton Mahenge, Tanzania

  Studying abroad in Russia is exciting, but it also has its own challenges. For some, the winter is brutal, while for others, the food is quite different from what they are familiar with. But for Anton, an international student from Tanzania, no such problem exists. How so? Well, there’s a twist to his tale that he reveals later in this interview. Read on to find out.

  12.01.2023

• ITMO Goes to India: Building the Future Together

  The formula to our success is partnerships and collaborations. We are where we are today thanks to the immense support from our partners like Parul University. Our bond with the Indian university has been very strong for years. Every year, many of its students visit ITMO along with their professors to participate in summer schools and internships. This December, ITMO staff members Ekaterina Rassolenko and Yulia Shik visited India to attend Parul University’s International Week. What were the main highlights of this event? What new opportunities can students expect? Let’s learn it all from Ekaterina and Yulia.

  10.01.2023

• Student Spotlight: Destiny Ike, Nigeria

  What makes humanity beautiful? It’s neither the sophisticated gadgets that we use nor the expensive clothes that we wear. It is the uniqueness in each one of us. Diversity determines the stronghold of an institution and ITMO, over the years, has become a hub of cross-culture cooperation in St. Petersburg. Many international students like Destiny are welcomed to ITMO every year as they begin their careers. In this interview, we take a sneak peek into his life and learn more about his passion and drive. Read on!

  29.12.2022

• Student Spotlight: Muhammad Hassan Azad, Bangladesh

  ITMO students lead by example. However difficult the road might seem, they don’t give up! The dream of studying abroad was not an easy one to chase for Muhammad Hasan, an international student from Bangladesh, but quitting was never an option. Eventually, he made it to ITMO to study software engineering and fulfill his wish of becoming a developer. But why Russia? How did he come across ITMO? Read on to find out.

  22.12.2022

• Student Spotlight: Arafat Rahman, Bangladesh

  It is said that experiences shape our lives. While an unfortunate incident can intimidate and scare some, it can spark enthusiasm in others. Such has been the story of Arafat, an international student from Bangladesh who got inspired to study information security after a cyberattack that shook his country in 2014. Read on to learn all about him and his journey from Chittagong to St. Petersburg with only one goal – to fulfill his dream of becoming a cybersecurity expert at ITMO.  

  15.12.2022

• 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

• 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