Search by tag «Nigeria» 12 results

• 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

• Student Spotlight: Abhuluimen Hilary Ehizua, Nigeria

  From navigating a new language to enduring harsh winters, Abhuluimen Hilary Ehizua’s journey, as well as his passion for basketball and dreams of launching an electronics company are, indeed, inspiring. Read on to learn more about this talented young man from Nigeria.

  18.07.2024

• Student Spotlight: Collins Awusa, Nigeria

  Introducing Collins Awusa, a first-year Bachelor’s student of mechatronics and robotics at ITMO. In this interview, Collins talks about his journey, challenges, and unexpected opportunities, including his participation in the World Youth Festival as a delegate from St. Petersburg. Stay tuned to gain insights into his unique experience and valuable advice for future students considering Russia for their education.

  29.02.2024

• Student Spotlight: Michael Okeh Itodo, Nigeria

  In the bustling city of St. Petersburg, Michael, a young and ambitious individual hailing from Nigeria, aspires to become a catalyst for change in his home country's technological landscape. In this interview, he shares his remarkable experiences while unveiling the transformative power of education and the immense potential he sees in merging his newfound expertise with his homeland's growth and progress.

  29.06.2023

• Student Spotlight: Goodness Ajamu, Nigeria

  When you dream big, nothing can stop you from reaching the top. In this interview, we talk with Goodness Ajamu, a 23-year-old whose love for quantum mechanics has brought him all the way from Kwara State in Nigeria to St. Petersburg. Read on to learn more about his experiences as an international student at ITMO.

  20.04.2023

• Student Spotlight: Ogom Faith Blessing, Nigeria

  Challenges only make us stronger! This is evident from the story of Ogom, an international student from Nigeria who broke conventions to pursue a career in technology and study in Russia, where she believes opportunities are equally available to all. Her passion for tech brought her to ITMO, where she will soon begin a Bachelor’s degree in information security. What motivated her in this field and what has been her life like in St. Petersburg? Read on to find out.

  13.04.2023

• Student Spotlight: Destiny Ike, Nigeria

  What makes humanity beautiful? It’s neither the sophisticated gadgets that we use nor the expensive clothes that we wear. It is the uniqueness in each one of us. Diversity determines the stronghold of an institution and ITMO, over the years, has become a hub of cross-culture cooperation in St. Petersburg. Many international students like Destiny are welcomed to ITMO every year as they begin their careers. In this interview, we take a sneak peek into his life and learn more about his passion and drive. Read on!

  29.12.2022

• Student Spotlight: Johnson Oje, Nigeria

  Have you ever fallen prey to cyber fraud? As data becomes the new bread and butter of our world, cyberattacks and data breaches become more and more common. The only way to combat this threat is to prepare the next generation of cybersecurity specialists. With a similar vision, Johnson took up the challenge of pursuing a Master’s degree in information security, driven by the goal of ensuring data security in his country, Nigeria. Read on to take a sneak peek into his ITMO life.

  03.11.2022

• Student Spotlight: Oyehan Ibrahim Adenyi, Nigeria

  An aspiring food technologist, Oyehan Adenyi loves to study functional foods - meals that help you heal. Despite being miles away from home, he feels welcomed here in St. Petersburg. He loves participating in scientific events and wishes to pursue a career in academia in the future. Read on to learn more about his experiences at ITMO.

  05.05.2022

• Student Spotlight: Collins Chimezie, Nigeria

  Meet Collins Chimezie, our international student from Nigeria, who got into ITMO with a scholarship to study molecular biology and biotechnology. He is planning to use the knowledge he gets to develop new treatments and therapeutic agents. Read on to learn what inspired him to apply to ITMO, what his dream project would be, and what he plans to do over his two years in St. Pete. 

  11.11.2021