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• The Plan B Journey and How To Reconnect With Your Plan A

  …ctions that propel you forward. A compelling example of the importance of networking in a Plan B journey can be found in the renowned novel The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. The story follows Santiago, a shepherd boy, on his quest to discover his Personal Legend, or his true purpose in life. Santiago's journey is not a linear path, and the connections he makes along th…

  11.04.2024

• My Experience as Guest Lecturer at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University

  … Latin America contrast with the reserve and emotional containment characteristic of Russian culture. This divergence sparked an interesting debate about how the culture and history of each region shape interpersonal relationships and values passed down from generation to generation. Likewise, we explored universal similarities that transcend cultural borders, such …

  29.03.2024

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

  …he Vyborg Castle, also known as the Vyborg Fortress, is the town's iconic attraction. This medieval fortress, originally built in the 13th century, is a captivating piece of history. The town's location on the shores of the Vyborg Bay adds to its charm. Stroll along the waterfront, breathe in the fresh sea air, and enjoy the view of boats and ships in the harbor…

  24.11.2023

• Discovering Barcelona: Part 3

  …About Barcelona It is a bright, lively, sunny, open, and modern city with unique architecture and rich history. All the time, you feel the atmosphere of celebration in the air, even if a holiday is a long time away. You can often meet the citizens of Barcelona, ​​who stopped for a break in the middle of the working day at the city’s cafes and restaurants. In short, …

  25.10.2023

• Discovering Barcelona: Part 2

  …was great, but Albert's tours were much more interesting. Learn more about Barcelona and discover Mikael's tips for international exchange in the third and final part of this story! …

  27.09.2023

• Study Abroad Experience of an Indian Student in Russia

  … lifetime. Living in St. Petersburg, the cultural capital of Russia, provided me with an opportunity to witness the magnificent architecture and stunning artworks of Russian history. I have visited more museums and theaters in St. Petersburg than I did back in India. I also watched my first ever ballet, The Swan Lake, a couple of months ago. Budgeting One of the …

  20.09.2023

• Discovering Barcelona: Part 1

  … UPF, the international students department works quite quickly. Don't be afraid to email them (oma.incoming@upf.edu) for details. Learn what happened next in Part 2 of the story!…

  30.08.2023

• My Experience As a Speaker At a Seminar At Kharazmi University, Iran

  …ty (Prof. Mo Zhao), as well as Juan Sebastián Saindo, who is an innovation and digital transformation consultant. In our talk, we emphasized such topics as design thinking and storytelling for student ventures. During the seminar, we made a comparison of startups and the environment for their development in China, Colombia, and Russia, which elicited a great respons…

  12.07.2023

• The Eye-Opening Journey of Language Learning

  … part of this culture even without learning it. Then for Japanese it was not true for the most part, even though I liked anime and games by FromSoftware. I learned about the history of this language; how its writing system originated from China; and the fact that one of it’s three scripts was prohibited for women (but one of them still wrote the first ever romance no…

  11.05.2023

• Exploring the Museum of Cosmonautics and Rocket Technology

  …n the Peter and Paul Fortress, on Zayachy Island, also near the place ITMO University organizes its annual graduation party. April 12 was already a significant day in the history of space because on that day in 1961, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space, making a 108-minute orbital flight in his Vostok 1 spacecraft. Therefore, on April 12…

  27.04.2023