GSEM Orientation Meeting for international students

15:01, February 15, 2022

Spring semester starts with international activities

On February 11, GSEM Orientation Meeting was held for international students who have recently arrived in Ekaterinburg. The purpose of the event was to introduce international students to Graduate School of Economics and Management of UrFU.

Orientation day was attended by international students of bachelor's, master's and PhD programmes, exchange students, students of double degree programme. The event was attended by students from France, Pakistan, Nigeria, Mexico, Bangladesh, India, Colombia, Afghanistan. Many of them managed to come for the first time after the lifting of the pandemic restrictions. Some of the guys arrived at the end of December, and some were able to arrive only a couple of days ago. Therefore, the discussion about the first impressions after arriving in Russia and Ekaterinburg and the exchange of life experience aroused great interest. Among the most vivid impressions are Russian winter, snow, Russian hospitality, friendly environment of a huge university.

Victor Sabatier, student of bachelor programme "International Economics and Business", who arrived as part of double degree programme with Kedge Business School (France), noted: "It's very unusual for me to see so much snow around, a real winter. I also had to adapt to the Russian-speaking environment right away, since in many places in the city people speak mainly Russian. But communication at the University is very friendly and many people communicate fluently in English."

Ekaterina Demchenko, Head of GSEM International Affairs Office spoke about the School and the main opportunities it offers to students. The guys learned more about the structure and life of School, and also got acquainted with representatives of the GSEM International Affairs Office.

Students walked around the UrFU Museum and Exhibition Complex and plunged into history of the university. In addition, students visited UrFU library, where they were shown various areas, talked about the library's book fund and shared life hacks for working with the library database.

Moreover, students had the opportunity to get acquainted with the UrFU Students' Union and learn more about student organizations, university events and traditions.

In addition to getting to know the university, students learned a lot about life in Ekaterinburg and the traditions of the city. For example, Raphael Norman Luna, student of master's degree programme  "International Management" , talked about what you can do in your free time and how to spend your weekends with benefit.

The event was attended by students from France, Paksitan, Nigeria, Mexico, Bangladesh. International participants actively participated in quizzes, shared their impressions and talked about themselves, the city and culture, sights, creating a lively international and friendly atmosphere.

If you are interested in participating in international events of the School, please contact International Affairs Office of GSEM UrFU: econ.international@urfu.ru.