Theater, decorations and cosplay — what in common?
Culture . Student lifeHave you ever thought about who makes all those beautiful decorations that appear in the city before Christmas? It turns out that the same people do this as the scenery in the theater and cinema! And this is a difficult job with calculations and selection of materials. We spoke with Alexandra, a student from Saint-Petersburg
The Born Identity: a conversation about identity and cultural backgrounds
Culture . SocietyBeing the child of two generations of emigrants is not always easy, and it can sometimes pose challenges to the perception of one’s own identity. I have investigated these implications with my friend Basem.
To have a book is to have a treasure
CultureWhat makes books so magical and captivating? How is it that reading is so powerful, and allows us to take the most special journey without moving from the couch? Many say that after the dog, the book is man’s best friend. That may be true, don’t you think? At least that is what my interviewee
Dreaming bigger, singing louder
Culture . MusicPursuing your dream career when you are young can be really tough, especially when you are told there is no use in working on your passion. However, sometimes luck meets constancy and dedication, and then the magic happens. And if not, tell Lucía Zimmerer about it! This 21-year-old student and bartender comes from a small
To leave, or not to leave, that is the question!
Society . Student life . TravelChoosing to apply for an exchange semester is not an obvious or easy choice, and it is not always only rainbows and butterflies: I have discussed it with two former Erasmus students and friends, Chiara and Francesca, to gain a double perspective on this experience.
My life in 8 slices
AuthorsA bitesized summary of who I am, what I do and what I eat. Enjoy!
Inclusive Education: Utopia or Reality?
Health . Society“All children should learn together”, “Every child is special”, “All children are equal” — these are slogans we read from posters about inclusive education. But how is this actually realized and is it really so great? I turned to the disability specialist Tatiana with a conversation about education in this way.- – Firstly, tell, please,
Writing blog posts is literally my profession
Student life . UncategorizedIt’s funny that in German “getting to know” word sounds like “kennenlernen” – that is, “to know + to learn” … learn to know each other. Well, let’s learn? From my name it is not immediately clear where I come from (spoiler: from Russia). My name is Anna Iurgenson, I am 20, and I am
“You are never too young to start your own business”.
AuthorsThis interview I took from Devid, he is from Saint-Petersburg. I asked him about his business, struggles during Covid-19, his life and dreams. Let’s find out! Hi Devid! How are you doing? Tell me something about yourself Hi Sasha! I’m doing quite well! Thanks! Ok, so, I’m 24 years old, I was born in Israel,
From Russia with love
AuthorsHi! My name is Alexandra, but you call me Sasha, you might get confused, because it sounds completely different. In Russia it is the same name as you have Alex for Alexandra. I’m an exchange student from Russia, Saint-Petersburg. I’m 23 years old, at my hometown university I’m doing the second year of master’s degree.