ESN St. Petersburg

ESN HSE SPb is an official section of the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) at HSE University –  St Petersburg. It is a student organization which unites volunteers among current HSE students who help international students dealing with a wide range of issues. Today, ESN brings together about 550 sections from 40 countries all over the world.

What Do The ESNers Do? 

  • Upon arrival of international students ESNers…

    Meet

    them as soon as possible after the arrival and help with first essential settling up moments, such as getting a SIM-card and a metro pass.

    Show

    them around the academic buildings and student dormitory, and point out nearby banks, post offices, grocery stores, shopping centres, entertainment and recreation facilities.

    Assist

    them with finding classrooms, offices, the library, self-study rooms and other places the student may require in university buildings.

  • During staying international students at HSE University – St Petersburg ESNers...

    Recommend

    them cultural events and entertainment options (e.g. cinemas, theatres, museums, festivals, celebrations)

    Organize

    events and student activities to help newcomers find friends among local and other international students

    Arrange

    day trips to dive in and explore Russian culture

    Accompany

    them on walks and outings

    Organize

    Russian speaking club for practice among both Russian and international students

    Help

    them deal with administrative tasks as interpreters (e.g. trips to the post office and various official establishments, where employees do not usually speak English) or emergencies (e.g. to the hospital)

In 2020 ESNers

welcomed those international students that had a chance to come to Saint Petersburg due to Covid-19 and helped them adapt to life in the new city, while also providing online students with buddies and any help necessary

organized online events for students overseas, and several trips for students in Saint Petersburg

Administrative Team

Anna

Social Inclusion Coordinator

Anastasia

Communication manager

Alina

PR manager

Lada

President

Ekaterina

Vice President

Polina

Event Manager

Aytana

Event manager

 

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