Students of Bachelor's Program at Innopolis University (BIT SUMMER CAMP 2024)
July in Beijing
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.
To start, when we arrived, we quickly realized that English wouldn’t be very helpful for communicating with the locals. We only knew two words in Chinese: "thank you" (xièxie) and "hello" (nǐhǎo). However, thanks to the "Chinese Language and Multicultural Practice" program we chose, we began learning Chinese and immersing ourselves in the life of Beijing. We also received support from BIT volunteers, teachers, and fellow students who attended the summer school with us. During our classes, we learned about the Chinese language and culture. We also participated in a "Cultural Experience" format, which included activities like Calligraphy, Lacquer Fan making, and Paper Cutting, where we practiced traditional Chinese techniques.
Exciting trips were organized as part of the program, including visits to the Great Wall of China, the Summer Palace, Olympic Park, and the Temple of Heaven. We also explored the city on our own, discovering places like Tea Street, Dragon Gorge, the Ferris wheel, shopping on Wafujing, the business center and Beijing Pants, the zoo with pandas, the 798 Art District, Chinese opera, the Lama Temple, the pearl market, and many other fascinating spots.
What stands out is that our most unforgettable experiences were the ones that cost us the least. Here are our top five:
1. Riding bicycles around downtown Beijing at night
2. Eating shrimp dumplings at a randomly found café
3. Playing football at 9:00 pm on the BIT campus with students from different countries
4. Catching a free concert by a Chinese man and listening to love songs in the 798 Art District
5. Running through the subway station with our international friends to catch the last train
This trip will always be memorable for us, and it will remind us of our time in Beijing for years to come. We are incredibly grateful that Innopolis University gave us this amazing opportunity to experience another country and culture.
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>
<p> Though my exchange at <b>Luxembourg University</b> was affected by COVID-19, I would still say it was amazing<br> </p>
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.
<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>
<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>
I chose <b>METU</b> because of its reputation and high ranking in the area.
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.
<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>
<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>
<p> </p> <p> Never have we changed life so greatly before the exchange program. </p> <p> </p>
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.
<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>
<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>
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.
Hello! I spent 4 months in China, and I'll tell you about my most amazing experiences there.
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