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Kudinov Ruslan

Student of Bachelor's Program at Innopolis University (SPRING 2024, 2023-2024 AY)

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Hello! I spent 4 months in China, and I'll tell you about my most amazing experiences there.

The most amazing thing about China is people. First of all, the Chinese are very friendly. There were situations when I was confused and didn't even ask them for help, but they still tried to assist me. The Chinese love Russians and become even friendlier when they find out that you are from Russia. Also, it may sound a little weird, but the Chinese are also human beings. They live like we do. They experience emotions in the same way as we do. They use the same behavior patterns and have similar problems. They also like to drink beer in the evening! The only things that distinguish us are language, appearance, and place of residence. That’s it. Otherwise, they are exactly the same as we are.



The fact that I like the most is that the Chinese are very sporty. Some parks have special zones with public exercise equipment connected to screens. For example, there are two bicycles and a screen in front of them with a bike racing game. So, you can play games while doing sports. Why don’t we have this? Almost every evening, I went to the outdoor playground to play volleyball with the students. Surprisingly, the Chinese are very good at volleyball, and it was enjoyable to play with them. I made a lot of friends there. They even invited me to visit other universities to play volleyball. On one of these trips, I was able to observe the training of a player from the Chinese national volleyball team. It was super cool. Another trip was to UIBE - University of International Business and Economics. There we played with guys from Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Mongolia, the USA, Mexico, Indonesia, South Africa, France, and other countries.



Now, let's talk about Chinese food. In most cases, you can choose the level of spiciness of the dish. There, I tasted meat-flavored chips for the first time, and honestly, I wish I hadn't tasted them. But what I liked was the caramel strawberries on a stick. They are very tasty!



Another topic that I must mention is trains. They have several prices for the same train. The cheapest ticket allows you to be present only in the vestibule. You cannot enter the carriage! The second price ticket allows you to enter the carriage without the ability to sit. The third type of ticket allows you to sit in an empty seat if it is not occupied; otherwise, you should stand. The fourth ticket allows you to sit in your designated place. Often, in such trains, you can see people lying and sitting on the floor in all available spots, both in the carriage and vestibule, and you will literally not be able to find a free place to step. However, these tickets are quite cheap (especially the first-price tickets) and allow you to travel spending almost no money.



I was lucky to visit a Russian resort in China, Baidaihe. It was very nice to see the inscriptions in Russian. We also visited a Russian restaurant called "Maxim" and tasted Russian-Chinese borscht and chebureks, which turned out to be quite good.

I didn't know that the Chinese don't sunbathe or swim in the sea at all. They just come to the sea in their clothes, take pictures, and leave. When we came to the beach, we were the only ones who swam and sunbathed. The Chinese looked at us as if we were some kinds of savages.



What did I gain from the exchange program?

Unforgettable experiences and memories for a lifetime. Friends from China, Indonesia, and Malaysia. An understanding that our world is much wider than I thought. The desire to participate in the exchange program again. Despite the difficulties at the beginning, I do not regret participating in the exchange program at all.



Here are my top 10 experiences: Climbing the Great Wall of China. Playing volleyball with BIT students. Visit to UIBE. Participating in the BIT Culture Festival. Visit to the Russian Embassy in China. Disco at the local bar. Visit to the Beijing Olympic Park. Visit to Dragon Gorge. Trip to Tianjin. Trip to the Russian resort of Baidaihe.


другие истории

Marina Ivanova

Lectures at <b>Sapienza University (Italy)</b> were engaging and containing complicated topics in an easy-to-understand form.<br> <br> I would recommend students who wish to go on an exchange program to take part in all possible activities which partner university can provide, visit the county of exchange, and make friends.<br>

Ananga Thapaliya

<p> Though my exchange at <b>Luxembourg University</b> was affected by COVID-19, I would still say it was amazing<br> </p>

Semen Kiselev

I had a chance to dive into the history of the foreign country. During the exchange at <b>METU (Turkey)</b>, I lived with friends and one of them was Turkish. This guy showed the key places in Ankara and gave a short review of modern Turkish history.  The brightest day of my exchange program was the day of Remembering Ataturk on 10th November at 9:05 AM when I met many people outside in a crowded street to see how the nation respects its father. 

Maksim Korsunov

<p> It was a warm spring night with cherry blossom trees around, I and 20 more exchange students at <b>KAIST (South Korea)</b> from all around the world met on the roof of the library to drink Korean soju and sing American songs. </p>

Kerim Kochekov

<p> I had a chance to study with Korean students at <b>Seoul National University (South Korea)</b> for a short term to see how hard they study in their university. </p>

Abdelrahman Abounegm

I chose <b>METU</b> because of its reputation and high ranking in the area.

Andrey Palaev

I chose <b>Seoul National University (South Korea)</b> mostly due to its high rankings and high quality of education that is recognized in Korea and worldwide.

Roman Makarov and Adela Krylova

<p> “I always wanted to go somewhere for an Exchange programme, but I was not sure where to go. Couple of weeks before the application deadline a new university was added - the university I have chosen as my first option - The ‘Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember’” - Adela Krylova  </p> <p> </p> <p> “Until the very last moment, I was not sure if I would go for an exchange. Initially, I chose 2 universities where I would like to go for an exchange. After the deadline for the forms came and all documents were submitted, I realised that I did not like my choice of the second university, so I was only left with the first one - ‘Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember’ or ITS.” - Roman Makarov </p>

Okonicha Ozioma Nenubari

<p> </p> <p> My time in ADA University (Baku, Azerbaijan) definitely exceeded my expectations. From the beautiful views of the city to the high academic standards of the university I loved my time there. </p> <p> ADA being the top university in Azerbaijan gave me the chance to interact with amazing people from all over the world, participate in cool events, conferences, concerts, charity and I even got to meet Koichi Wakata a renowned Japanese astronaut since the International Astronautical Congress took place in ADA. I especially loved the IEEE Women in Engineering Panel Discussion. I had previously written several papers in Innopolis and everyone knows getting your paper in IEEE is a big deal so being with these female pioneers in the field felt great. There are many other women driven events and clubs which I was a part of. </p> <br> <p> </p>

Kivaev Iaroslav and Ekaterina Mozhegova

<p> </p> <p> Never have we changed life so greatly before the exchange program. </p> <p> </p>

Enin Dmitrii

I had a wonderful opportunity to experience studying abroad at the University of Belgrade in Serbia. The personalized approach to international students helped me successfully integrate into the studying and allowed me to complete the semester with ease.

Rakhmetov Artur

<p> </p> <p> What exchange is for me? It's easier to say what it is not. I went in knowing that it would be a one-of-a-kind experience, and I ended up getting even more. </p> <br> <p> </p>

Smirnov Elisei

<p> This summer, I had one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life - an exchange trip to Beijing Institute of Technology for a 1-month Chinese Language and Multicultural Practice summer program. </p>

Ilias Dzhabbarov

That time in my life was incredibly fun and full of entertainment. It wasn't just about studying; it was the complete experience of living in another country for six months. 

Mardanova Liana and Gafiiatullina Rufina

<p> This summer, we had a unique opportunity to participate in a summer school program at BIT. Until the last minute, we couldn't believe we were actually going to fly to China — but it happened! It turned out to be one of the most unforgettable experiences of our lives. </p>

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