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• Questions to Expect in a PhD Interview

  …and family goals. This is a great opportunity to show your personal side.  While preparation is crucial, you should also be ready for a curveball. Often, interviewers might want to see how you can tackle situations that you were not prepared for. In those circumstances, always abide by the SAR formula, which stands for situation, action, and result. Read the situa…

  24.01.2023

• PhD Student Ida Kublanova: Why Photonics Is Like a Unicorn

  …s at ITMO, both in photonics. How did you decide to settle on this particular field – and do it at ITMO? As a school student, I found optics very aesthetically pleasing and wanted to get into a program connected with this field. My school specialized in math and physics, and during physics classes I particularly enjoyed working with glass that shone like the rainb…

  20.01.2023

• 7 Russian Clothing Brands to Shop in St. Petersburg

  …ver-getting-cold team, too. You can shop online and at several locations around the city, including one where they keep discounted items and old collections – just in case you want to play thrifty and eco-friendly.  Urban Tiger Price range: ₽₽₽ To support an eco-conscious approach to fashion, check out another brand from St. Petersburg. Caring…

  20.01.2023

• Student Spotlight: Nguyen Thi Thuy Duong, Vietnam

  …predominantly a North Vietnamese food, while Quang noodles are a specialty in my hometown. Why did you decide to study in Russia? There are many reasons. First of all, I wanted to study information technology and as we all know, Russia is a country with good training quality in this field. Secondly, ITMO is one of the best universities in the world to study inf…

  19.01.2023

• How To Relax Properly and Not Burn Out: Advice From a Psychologist

  …t is just a defense mechanism we use to avoid unpleasant actions, thoughts, or emotions. And just like stress eating, it does not really work. Try to figure out what makes you want to go on social media, how browsing it makes you feel, and how you react to it. Arrange a digital detox and see how it affects you. Find honest answers to these questions: why are you d…

  13.01.2023

• Student Spotlight: Anton Mahenge, Tanzania

  …et’s talk about your new life in Russia. How does it feel to live in St. Petersburg? One of the main reasons why I selected ITMO as my university was its location. I didn’t want to live in Moscow or Tomsk, although both of them are great cities. Somehow, the Venice of the North appealed to me a lot. I absolutely love the white nights. The people are also very nice…

  12.01.2023

• How To Return to Work After Holiday Season When Motivation Is Lacking

  …end of the day, satisfaction from a job well done and the feeling of being in one’s element are also great sources of motivation. Make some plans Sometimes we do not want to work and stick to a routine because it seems to lead nowhere, with us stuck running in circles. It may be useful to make plans in order not to lose track of your progress. Dream big! Ma…

  09.01.2023

• The Best and Worst Gifts We Have Ever Received

  …cts, fancy chocolate, or small handy kitchen utensils (like a frother or a silicon baking mat) that I might have raved about to my friends but never purchased because I didn’t want to splurge. The fact that my dear friends remembered me mentioning these little things and cared enough to give them to me never fails to bring tears to my eyes. Human connection is an inc…

  06.01.2023

• 7 Video Games You Can Complete in a Day

  …ient tombs for treasure, just like Lara Croft. But beware of the unsteady floor plates and the lurking enemies. Show off your skateboard tricks In case you’ve always wanted to learn a couple of skateboarding tricks, create your unique character in the 2D platformer OlliOlli World and get to skating! Your goal is to impress five mystical skate gods and prove…

  05.01.2023

• Start Your Year With Decluttering

  … for in your immediate surroundings is surprisingly liberating. More energy for focus and concentration, no more energy wasted on ignoring the things that aren’t the way you wanted them to be.  A calmer and clearer mind, with more resources for things you enjoy more than cleaning. How you can do it Over the years, we’ve written quite a bit on the topic. H…

  04.01.2023