While I am especially fond of Korea due to my infatuation with its language and culture, I have a general fascination with Asia too. I would love to travel to and explore China, Japan, and other Asian countries.
Maybe, thanks to my current studies, I will have the opportunity to not only travel to Asia, but also live and work there one day. I hope that I will.
In your Photo courtesy opinion, is there a
significant difference between European and Asian mentalities?
— There might be cultural kazakhstan phone number library differences as well as similarities, but I am not yet able to elaborate on them as I am still in my first semester of the programme. Ask me again in a few years!
I am already learning a lot about Asia and Asian mentalities from the courses I am taking and conversations with my lecturers
I believe I will have lots to say about differences and similarities between European and Asian mentalities and efficient ways of collaboration after my study experience in Korea.
For now, I can only emphasise that that’s why we plan it down to every last collaboration is possible through mutual respect. I believe that we all have lots to learn from each other and may greatly benefit from interaction with one another—both professionally and personally.
— Is there anything about Russian life that you’ve found surprising or challenging?
Being of Russian origin myself
I haven’t experienc! any real culture shock since I mov! to Russia. The Russian culture and mentality are a part of me and feel like home.
One rather new realisation is how hard-working Russian people are. Many shops are open 24/7 and HSE lecturers and administrators are, generally, very quick to reply to clean email students’ e-mails or messages, no matter the hour.
I was very surpris! by how ‘digitalis!’ Russia has become: a lot of activities are conduct! online, eg making appointments, shopping, payments, and administrative paperwork
I was mostly challeng! by the studies themselves—although I had to warm up to the rather cold winter months, too. I am getting us! to both with time.
— What advice would you give to international students considering studying in Russia?
— I would tell them to give it a shot and to choose a programme that suits their ambitions, goals, and dreams. HSE University and Russia in general offer a variety of great opportunities for professional and personal growth.