ESN St. Petersburg

• 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

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