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• Student Spotlight: Reham Adel Hammoud, Syria

  Meet Reham – an aspiring biotechnologist who's also not afraid to tackle the complexities of Russian grammar. Between searching for biomedical breakthroughs and poring over the works of Chekhov, she's finding beauty in both the lab and the language. Read on!

  24.04.2025

• Student Spotlight: Joullanar Ali, Syria

  She can explain the intricacies of Russian verbs, play a solid game of ping pong, and tell you why data is the new oil – all in the same conversation! Meet Joullanar Ali, a future big data specialist from Syria who’s currently mastering Russian at ITMO before diving into her Master’s studies. Insightful, adaptable, and quietly ambitious, she’s not just learning new systems but reprogramming her own.

  17.04.2025

• Student Spotlight: Aleksandr Furlan, Italy

  “A man travels the world in search of what he needs and returns home to find it," said the writer George Augustus Moore. For Aleksandr Furlan, that journey has led him not just across borders but back to his roots. With an Italian father and a Russian mother, for Aleksandr studying at ITMO University is both an adventure abroad and a quiet homecoming. Currently enrolled in the Foundation Program, he’s not only learning a new language, but also a new way of living – one tea break, one coding project, and one frozen-lake plunge at a time. Read on!

  10.04.2025

• Student Spotlight: Cheikh Ebe Oumar, Mauritania

  What happens when you take a tech-savvy problem-solver from the sun-soaked Nouakchott and drop him into the snowy St. Petersburg? You get Cheikh Ebe Oumar, a Master’s student at ITMO who is navigating the world of web technologies while learning to survive chilly winters. In this interview, Cheikh shares his thoughts on why ITMO’s "break-it-to-build-it" approach to learning is the perfect fit for an aspiring innovator. Let’s jump in!

  03.04.2025

• Student Spotlight: Talha Ameen, Pakistan

  With a background in medicine and a growing interest in tech-driven healthcare solutions, Talha is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in high-tech business management at ITMO University as an Open Doors Scholarship recipient. In this interview, Talha shares his experiences, insights, and what it's like to bridge the worlds of healthcare, business, and technology.

  27.03.2025

• Student Spotlight: Willy Cahyadi, Indonesia

  For five months, Willy Cahyadi traded the tropical warmth of Surabaya for the chilly snowy streets of St. Petersburg. His time at ITMO was one filled with coding challenges, local traditions, and unforgettable adventures. Now back home, Willy reflects on his time in Russia, the lessons he learned, and the memories he’ll cherish forever.

  20.03.2025

• Student Spotlight: Talitha Savina, Indonesia

  For Talitha Savina, her semester exchange at ITMO was all about discovery, learning, and personal growth. A passionate geology student from the University of Indonesia, she came to St. Petersburg to explore ecotechnologies, experience a completely new culture, and step outside her comfort zone. In this interview, Talitha shares her experiences, insights, and favorite moments from her time in Russia.

  13.03.2025

• Student Spotlight: Omar Farshad Jeelani, Afghanistan

  From tackling AI-driven security challenges to shaping the future of cybersecurity, Omar Farshad Jeelani is intent on making a strong impact in the digital security landscape. In this interview, he shares insights into his research, life at ITMO, and his vision for the future of cybersecurity.

  06.03.2025

• Student Spotlight: David Pincheira, Chile

  David Pincheira has worked on network infrastructure for Google, ventured into the stock market, and even founded his own company. Now, he’s taking on a new challenge – learning Russian and preparing for his next academic step at ITMO University. In this interview, David shares his experiences, cultural insights, and advice for future students.

  27.02.2025

• ITMO Culture Fest: Interview With the Organizers

  On February 22, 2025, the Lomonosova St. campus of ITMO University will welcome ITMO Culture Fest, a celebration of its diverse student community. For today's interview, we sat down with Polina Zvoda and Nguyen Bui, the event's main organizers, to learn what inspired them to create this celebration, how it came to fruition, and what the guests should be most excited about.

  20.02.2025