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Unity Fest at HSE

Ayesha Rasheed, an international student at HSE, recalls her experience of joining HSE Unity Fest of 2024 and its impact on international students community.

Voices from Around the World: Life at HSE University

HSE University is known for the great opportunities it gives to international students from all around the world. Every student who comes here for their studies finds it exciting, yet challenging.

Exploring South Korea in One Week: A Personal Journey

From K-pop fan to Korean explorer. The ultimate 1-week itinerary for visiting Korea for the 1st time by Svetlana Ten.

My HSE Experience in 5 Minutes

Studying at HSE has been nothing but a wonderful experience. In this video, Esther Adwoa Obiribea Danso shares her journey with HSE Illuminated readers.

Came to Make a Difference

Yesuigen Tsogjavkhlan, a student from Mongolia, reflects on her experience of being a foreign student majoring in Public Policy and Analytics at HSE.

The Skill of Public Speaking for Study and Life

Why public speaking is so important in our lives and how to prepare for it.

A Thai Student in Russia

Pat Mameesuk, a Master student at HSE, talks about his life, study, travels and expressions in Russia.

11 Skills Needed to Study Abroad

Studying abroad is really a long-term challenge for young people, and not all students are suitable for this difficult route. A guide by Thao Pham.

From Melbourne to Moscow: Masha’s Experience
We sat down with Masha Milosh to discuss her journey from Melbourne to Moscow and her student life at HSE.
Education students people
May 13
A Second Home to Leave: What It's Like to Be a Final-Year Student at HSE
Being a final-year student at HSE's St. Petersburg campus is a strange state of being between "I can do anything" and "I'm not ready to let go." In these four years, you've found more than just a profession.
Education students people
May 12
Through Thorns to Stars: Yu’s Moscow Path
We talked to Yu Xinghe, a Chinese student, about her life and study.
Education international students people
May 05
Press Start to Connect
Cooperative video games: play together, speak English, connect at HSE.
Education students people
April 21
Are We Really Biased: 4 Biases and the Possible Cure
We think top students are logical and objective, but data shows bias shapes our thinking daily.
Education students people
April 15
Studying in China: An Experience That Changes You
Sofiia Vazhenina's story about mobility in China, adaptation, studies, and how the experience reshaped her goals and outlook on life.
Education students people
March 30
From Spain to St. Petersburg: A Student’s Journey
Massimiliano shares his journey studying politics in St. Petersburg, from challenges to cultural discovery and growth.
Education achievements international students people
March 27
Optimizing Student Focus: A Biohacking Guide
We’ve all heard it a thousand times: “Get at least seven hours of sleep,” “Go for a walk,” “Don’t forget to take breaks.” It sounds like standard advice from a wellness brochure that most of us are used to ignoring. 
Community success builder people
March 24
A Rainy Day That Still Lives in Memory: Our Visit to the Moscow Museum
Some experiences remain vivid not because they were extraordinary in a dramatic sense, but because they quietly shaped the way we remember a place, a period of life, and ourselves within it. 
Education international students people
February 05

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