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From Melbourne to Moscow: Masha’s Experience

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.

A Second Home to Leave: What It's Like to Be a Final-Year Student at HSE

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.

Through Thorns to Stars: Yu’s Moscow Path

Through Thorns to Stars: Yu’s Moscow Path
We talked to Yu Xinghe, a Chinese student, about her life and study.

Press Start to Connect

Press Start to Connect
Cooperative video games: play together, speak English, connect at HSE.

Are We Really Biased: 4 Biases and the Possible Cure

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.

Studying in China: An Experience That Changes You

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.

From Spain to St. Petersburg: A Student’s Journey

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.

Optimizing Student Focus: A Biohacking Guide

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. 

A Rainy Day That Still Lives in Memory: Our Visit to the Moscow Museum

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.