Education

How to Pass the Russian Preparation Exam at HSE

How to Pass the Russian Preparation Exam at HSE
The Russian language preparatory exam is an extremely important exam for international students at HSE. Some of Huong Dang's experience will help you better understand this exam and pass it easily.

How to Read Book Effectively

How to Read Book Effectively
Perhaps reading is one of the most important skills for students, especially international students. Some advice on effective reading from Huong Dang.

Old Place, New Role

Old Place, New Role
Most recently, students of the 4th year of the educational program History at the St. Petersburg campus had a teaching practice.

HSE Proctor: Villain or Friend

HSE Proctor: Villain or Friend
Every student at Higher School of Economics will have to deal with proctoring, for instance, during an exam or Olympiad. 

How to Learn Chinese More Effectively

How to Learn Chinese More Effectively
Insights from a Native Speaker and Chinese Teacher.

HSE Gym and Important Life Lessons

HSE Gym and Important Life Lessons
We can learn anywhere, anytime, even in our discomforts. HSE University Gym, taught me what I didn't learn inside the classroom.

I Am not an Expert yet, but I Do Like Studying here

I Am not an Expert yet, but I Do Like Studying here
I am fascinated by people, their way of life, and their motivation. While you may not see me at the biggest parties or student events, the lives of my classmates are interesting to me.

Why if You Plan Coming to Russia It Is a Good Idea to Learn Russian

Why if You Plan Coming to Russia It Is a Good Idea to Learn Russian
Chen Liu shares why it is important to learn the langage of the country you plan to study.

Be Hopeful, Calm Down and Try Again

Be Hopeful, Calm Down and Try Again
As the summer of 2023 was winding up with its beauty - the sunshine that sometimes burn your skin, the white nights, scanty dormitory, green grasses, freshly warm breeze, trees with leaves, and resumption was beginning to stare at me reminding them that I am growing older, a bit older than I expected, and that I need to finish my degree and head on to the next chapter of my life. I had few concerns about certain things.