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ITMO Student’s Adaptation Guide
For international students, exams and term papers aren’t the only cause of stress. Having to combine studies with finding your footing in an all-new environment can be tricky! The challenges are many, but none of them are impossible – or even difficult – as long as you’re prepared. From dealing with culture shock to learning the local customs and history, here are the things you should know as a new arrival to St. Petersburg. Trust us: you’ve got this.
08.10.2024
Student Spotlight: Limiao Ma, China
When Limiao Ma arrived in St. Petersburg from China, she was stepping into a new chapter – one filled with academic and cultural discoveries. In this interview, Limiao reflects on her childhood, her motivations for studying abroad, and the joys and challenges of adapting to life in Russia.
03.10.2024
Student Spotlight: Martin Rojas, Peru
“Why are you in Russia?” When Martin Rojas, a PhD student from Peru, hears this question, his answer is simple: “Why not?” From mastering Russian to exploring advanced research in photonic crystals, Martin’s academic path has been one of curiosity and opportunity. Read on to learn more about his inspiring story and plans for the future.
26.09.2024
ITMO Student’s Guide to Saving & Budgeting
Managing your finances isn’t easy – and even less so when it’s in a foreign country, currency, and even language. Today, we’re here to tell you what to expect and how to manage your money better as a newly-enrolled ITMO student in St. Petersburg, Russia.
24.09.2024
Student Spotlight: Shahriar Rashid Nafi, Bangladesh
Shahriar Rashid Nafi, a tech enthusiast and avid traveler from Bangladesh, found himself studying at ITMO through a series of unexpected twists. Balancing language studies, academics, and entrepreneurship, Shahriar confidently navigates life in a foreign country while pursuing his passion for computer systems and technology.
19.09.2024
Student Spotlight: Ridwan Muhammed, Nigeria
It’s not often I get to interview a student on their very first day at ITMO! In this interview, one particularly close to my heart, Master’s student Ridwan Muhammed shares his story so far: the challenges, the triumphs, and the dreams that fuel him on this academic journey.
12.09.2024
ITMO Student's Guide to Housing in St. Petersburg
You’ve naturally been reading a lot about the home of ITMO University – the beautiful, historic city of St. Petersburg. But what about the place you’ll be staying in? In this article, we will tell you all about the options available to you.
10.09.2024
ITMO Researchers Create Robots That Withstand Shock Loads
An ITMO PhD student has devised a way to design flexible robots capable of withstanding a shock load, retaining its energy, and adapting to movement on rough surfaces. The new robot’s joints are connected by flexible hinges rather than turning kinematic pairs. With such mechanisms, it’s possible to increase the capabilities of robots that interact with their environments: quadrupeds, anthropomorphic robots, and collaborative manipulators. The new design will be unveiled at the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2024).
09.09.2024
Triumph Again: Russian Students Win Four Gold Medals at International Olympiad in Informatics
At the recently concluded International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), the Russian team secured four gold medals – repeating last year’s success! Competing under the IOI flag, the team was coached by Andrey Stankevich, the Dean of ITMO’s Information Technologies and Programming Faculty, who also trained the teams that secured ITMO’s seven wins at ICPC. This year, IOI brought together over 350 participants from 91 countries, all assembled in Egypt’s Alexandria on September 1-8.
07.09.2024
Student Spotlight: Jorge Mayor, Colombia
In the quiet town of Roldanillo, Colombia, Jorge Mayor nurtured a curiosity that would eventually take him across the world to the vibrant streets of St. Petersburg. Now, as a software engineering student at ITMO, he’s embracing new cultures, mastering languages, and even unearthing ancient civilizations – all while finding adventures in every corner of Russia. Read on.
05.09.2024