Workshop “Study Abroad” was held at INRTU
INRTU International Office together with Lingua Franca speaking club organized an event dedicated to studying abroad. At the meeting on September 23, INRTU students shared their impressions of the study programs within student exchange, language internships and Summer Schools in China and the Republic of Korea.
The event was opened by Elena Makarova, Deputy Director of the School of Linguistics and Intercultural Communication for International Activities, Associate Professor of the Department of Foreign Languages No. 1. According to the teacher's information, the goal of the event is to familiarize students who speak English at the level of B1 and above with the possibilities of studying abroad. Speakers are participants of academic exchange programs who know how to combine education and recreation.
Nina Berngard, Head of the International Office of INRTU, said that language internships and study programs within student exchange are available to INRTU students. Undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students can apply for short-term programs and student exchange programs during one or two semesters in a partner university. The main requirements are knowledge of English, good academic performance, and a portfolio, which gives advantages in competitive selection. While Studying abroad, the participants develop professional and personal skills
“INRTU has agreements with more than 160 educational and scientific organizations from 23 countries. Popular destinations include China, the Republic of Korea, Indonesia, Mongolia and Vietnam. A few months or a year of living abroad improves foreign language skills, it allows students to immerse themselves in a new culture, broaden their horizons and make friends. Often persons who have visited different countries and studied abroad are quicker to make decisions, are not afraid to take responsibility and take risks. This is valued by employers,” said Nina Berngard.
Egor Zykov, a student of the School of Aircraft Construction, Mechanical Engineering and Transport, a participant of the International summer program of Kangwon National University (Republic of Korea), shared his impressions. Natalia Adushinova (School of High Technologies) compared studying at this university with internship at Changwon National University.
INRTU students major in Design Polina Pimchenko, Julia Pavlova and Ksenia Mikhailova summarized in their presentation the experience of studying at Zhejiang Wanli University (Ningbo, China).
Polina Kushnareva and Egor Zastrozhnev, fourth-year students of the Baikal School of BRICS, told about their time spent at the Beijing Institute of Technology. Egor also shared his opinion about language courses in Harbin Institute of Technology.
“In the morning we practiced Chinese, in the afternoon we studied the local culture. Even if you know English, you may experience difficulties in communicating with the Chinese. That is why I advise you to prepare for your trip in advance,” noted Egor Zastrozhnev.
Information about study abroad opportunities is provided by the International Office: room. И-303б; tel: +7 (3952) 405-200, +79086609773 (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber); E-mail: mobility@ex.istu.edu.
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