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• Impeccable Mixed-State Communication Part 3: Writing

  …mbols wield significant influence over the structure and flow of a text. Periods bring closure to thoughts; dashes emphasize interruptions; slashes denote alternatives; and commas guide the reader through pauses and intonations. For instance, compare the impact of these two sentences: "She studied diligently; therefore, she aced the exam." "She studied diligentl…

  22.12.2023

• St. Petersburg’s Hidden Gems: Day Trips to Nearby Treasures

  …n. Its striking blue-and-white façade and ornate Baroque architecture are a sight to behold. Inside, you can explore opulent rooms, including the famous Amber Room, which is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and artistry. The park surrounding the Catherine Palace is vast and features meandering pathways, elegant sculptures, and the Big Pond. The park's landscape de…

  24.11.2023

• Discovering Barcelona: Part 2

  …er 20. In the first few weeks, you can change the courses you signed up for. As a result, I had 4 subjects left: Databases, Visual Analytics, AI (Artificial Intelligence), and Massive Data Mining. Most of the IT faculties are located in the building at Roc Boronat, the Glories metro station. Advice: Before the start of classes, do not forget to get your personal s…

  27.09.2023

• Impeccable Mixed-State Communication: Part 1

• Places to Visit in St. Petersburg for Free This Summer

  …mportance, as many significant historical events including parts of a revolution took place in this square. The square is surrounded by significant landmarks and architectural masterpieces and one can enjoy the views of the Winter Palace, the Alexander Column, and the General Staff Building for free. Not only this, the place also serves as a gathering point for vario…

  21.06.2023

• My Experience as a Guest Lecturer and Speaker in Different Countries

  …ation of Value: Entrepreneurship, which was followed by several seminars on innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainable innovation, and leadership. I invited my friends from the Master's program, Arslan Hudaygulyyev, Stanislav Klimenko, and Gulom Sherkulov, to participate as speakers and represent ITMO. Another friend of mine, PhD student at ITMO Subhrajit Barua,presen…

  08.06.2023

• Three Health Issues Associated With Working on a Computer — and Three Ways to Deal With Them

  …n in our back, neck, or shoulders. Solution: This problem has been with us since the time office work was invented. Many solutions have been suggested since, such as back massages or taking breaks to do some light exercises. All of them are rather effective and should actually be your first choice when deciding to prevent or get rid of back pain. But there is an…

  29.03.2023

• My First Experience of the Russian Winter

  …ng the process. Winter Festivals Winter in St. Petersburg is also the time when people come together with friends and family to celebrate festivals such as New Year, Christmas, Epiphany, and Maslenitsa. I was surprised when I found out that in Russia Christmas is celebrated after the New Year and also …

  08.02.2023

• Mental Health Challenges Among International Students

  …ng to a new country with a completely different culture and was optimistic about my future. Once, I was talking to a friend of mine who was studying in England pursuing her Master’s degree. She informed me how deteriorating mental health of international students was becoming a major topic of discussion for the British-Columbian Government. Surveys were conducted …

  06.12.2022

• Preparing For a Year of Learning the Russian Language

  … has enabled me to have a basic conversation with people in their native language and overcome cultural barriers. Last year, when I was applying to foreign universities for my Master’s degree around the months of November — December I always knew that I did not just want to embark on a new adventure in life but also make my journey challenging and worth exploring. I …

  27.10.2022