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Students’ Testimonials

Daria GLUSHKO
Daria GLUSHKO, Russia (International Master’s Program “Civil Engineering”)
It was easy to come from far Russia (Komi Republic) to far Russia – St. Petersburg. I will keep in my memory Revit mep classes and my research supervisor - A. E. Radaev. My Master thesis was “The study of the characteristics of the structure of construction machinery fleet by using the means of linear-fractional programming”. Now after graduating I would like to find a job and make a career in the BIM sphere. To the international applicants I would recommend to learn Russian up to the level of A1 or A2. While you study it is also possible to learn the language of the country you live in, so that you can easily go to stores and use services.
Stock up on warm clothes and strengthen your immune system. Be patient and good luck! Everything is possible.
Valentina SAMSONOVA
Valentina SAMSONOVA, Russia (International Master’s Program “Civil Engineering”)
I’m from Russia and I appreciate the opportunity that Peter the Great St. Petersburg University provides to it's students – International Master Degree Programs conducted in English. I obviously will remember taking part in an exchange trip in the framework of my studies, new acquaintances with foreign students and professors, English practice with my classmates. My Master thesis was devoted to the following topic “Information modeling for renovation of capital construction projects”. It was really engaging to discover.
I would like to advise future international students to be ready for the cold weather because it is the only thing they will worry about))
Paola Revelo ORELLANA
Paola Revelo ORELLANA, Equador (International Master’s Program “Civil Engineering”)
While studying at the Сivil Engineering master program I began working as an architect in a Renaissance construction company.It was possible to work and study, this was really important because I could learn the theory and apply it at work and if I had some questions I could had always contact my teachers which were very knoledgeable and have professional contacts with companies, this specially enriched my studies in Polytech. Furthermore, I was very lucky to participated in one of the international seminairs organized within the Сivil Engineering master program, called Computer based construction management seminar, co-organized with Autria University TU Graz.
Yes, it is very difficult to get a job in Russia because of migration procresses and bureoucracy. However, there are some international companies that are ready to go though this process. Working in Russia is an enriching experinece, you become more awares of the culture and different mindsets that along the way can hel you to develop professionally and personally.
Marco Lopez
Marco Lopez, Venezuela (Master’s program “Civil Engineering”)
I see myself and see Russian people, and cannot avoid thinking, how alike they are to me. They seem to show with their eyes the same feelings that I bring from so far, and as different as their culture may be to mine, in the eyes of many people here i see many wishes that i also have. It is good to see myself so far away from home. I have found friends of another religion that have become like my brothers. In the case of my lecturers, i have been taught in a certain philosophical way, as if they were me, trying to teach myself, with as much concern for truth, and as much kindness and patience as can be had for a true friend, and i have been helped by them as if i was being helped by my own family.
The greatest example of this is - my program coordinator, Ms. Marina Petrochenko. From the first day i communicated with her, she has had nothing but good will. My mother would certainly be in her debt, and her kindness and help will make a positive infuence on the rest of my life.
Yalım Alpaslan
Yalım Alpaslan, Turkey (Master’s program “Power Plant Engineering”)
After thorough introspection of my strengths and interests; I have concluded that a program that has been developed to train highly qualified professionals to design, operate and maintain power plants is the most appropriate choice for me. This program provides us to be a multiskilled and specialist engineers. Moreover, you have a unique opportunity to build a business mindset by have an internship in the leading Russian energy companies and technical tours to the near industrial facilities and power plants. Besides al of these, I have also tried to broaden my horizon socially by discovering romantic St.Petersburg. After ferreting out the secret of Russian Language, it’s wonderful place to live in.
Vishal Kotwal
Vishal Kotwal, India (Master’s program “Energy Technology”)
It has been a dream come true for me to have joined the Polytechnic University for my Masters course. The initial orientation period was well organised and everything from Boarding / Lodging, facilities and other amenities have been of international standards. The Professors / lecturers have been very professional and core subjects have been adequately covered in the first semester. Special emphasis was paid towards assignments / practical tasks, which were designed to make us apply ourselves and enhance the level of our understanding. Further, it has been a great opportunity to interact with students of various nationalities at a personal and academic level.