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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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Student Spotlight: Mishek Likola, Zambia

  At ITMO’s Foundation Program, international students can learn the basics of Russian language, history and culture to ensure a successful start of their Bachelor’s studies. This week, we talked to Mishek Likola, an international student from Zambia, who completed his Foundation Program at ITMO to go on to study software engineering at another university in St. Petersburg. Did St. Petersburg meet his expectations? And what is his best strategy for coping with the cold? Read on to find out.

  15.09.2022

• Student Spotlight: Hrishikesh Gujrathi, India

  “As an international student, I've adapted to my new life in St. Petersburg pretty well. I'm very happy with everything here and really enjoy being around everyone,” says Hrishikesh, an international Master’s student at ITMO. In today’s interview, we talked about ITMO’s programs and how Hrishikesh became interested in them. He also shares his view on how Russia compares to India and other countries when it comes to studying AI, robotics, and computer science.

  07.07.2022

• Top-Notch Summer: International Students’ Insights

  We love summer for its easy-going and adventurous spirit, as well as for its hot days and starry nights. What do our international students do to make the most of their holidays here in Russia? Read on to discover their plans and goals for the sunny season.

  22.06.2022

• Student Spotlight: Nataly Tapia, Ecuador

  From the Andes to the Urals, the decision to study abroad was an exciting one for Nataly, an international student at ITMO. Presently, she is a student at the Foundation Program where she is learning Russian. Later this year, she will start her Bachelor’s degree program in biotechnology. What made her interested in biotechnology? How did she come across ITMO? Nataly shares it all in this conversation with ITMO.NEWS.

  16.06.2022

• Our International Students’ Go-To Lunch Spots

  The renowned American chef Alice Waters once said: “Food can be very transformational, and it can be more than just about a dish.” When it comes to food, everyone has their own unique preferences. And luckily, there are options galore in St. Petersburg. But what about international students? Do they prefer cooking foods from home or adventurously trying something new? Let’s find out.

  10.06.2022

• Student Spotlight: Mohammad-Hossein Vaziri-Moghim, Iran

  Between accompanying his father on business trips and studying at ITMO, Mohammad-Hossein has had plenty of time to get to know St. Petersburg like a pro. What made him interested in robotics and artificial intelligence? Why ITMO? He answers these questions and more in today’s interview.

  09.06.2022