HSE Illuminated: Observing Student Life

HSE International Student Experience

Leaving my family, country and comfort zone has always been an achilles heel for me. Coming to Russia was one huge milestone for me. My name is Sikurulai and this is my story.

March 03, 2023

Is it Necessary to Have a Degree to Launch a Business?

We talked to HSE MA student Robert Boesch. Robert shared his thoughts about knowledge needed to become an entrepreneur.

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March 03, 2023

Things I Wished I Knew before my Freshman Year

With personal experiences, Daniel Akabueze shares what it is important to know during your first semester.

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February 27, 2023

The Best Destination to Enrich Your Cultural World

Enes Elbüz, an international student from Turkey, shares his intercultural communication experience in HSE.

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February 27, 2023

Learning Russian Is Important for International Students

The importance of learning the Russian language from the point of view of a foreign student.

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February 21, 2023

Pursuing Your Educational Goals

Komal is a brilliant student and a source of motivation for female students from Pakistan.

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February 13, 2023

Common Mistakes in IELTS Speaking Test and How to Avoid Them

I've achieved overall score of 7.5 in IELTS and I would like to share some tips of how to improve speaking skills.

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February 09, 2023

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.

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February 06, 2023

The Skill of Public Speaking for Study and Life

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

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February 04, 2023

Studying at HSE: A Story of Liu Jingyi

Liu Jingyi, an exchange student from China, shares her experience of studying at HSE.

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February 03, 2023

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