Business trips of a student - everything is possible!
Being a student in the Netherlands you have many privileges (if you know about them): endless student discounts, tax reductions, special promotions and last but not least many opportunities to grow as a person while at the educational institution.
At Saxion University of Applied Sciences where I am currently doing my study, I am not only a student, but also a student ambassador - a person who one would be in contact with if coming to Saxion for a day or when having specific study related questions. This job entitles my involvement within the International Office of my university, and participation in promotional activities, such as fairs, webinars, social media takeovers, etc.
In September-October 2017 I had a chance to physically take part in several fairs (in Russia, Lithuania and Latvia) and personally tell my experience to those interested in coming to study at Saxion. I must say that not every university does the same - in the UK most send their university staff to represent the institution. In the Netherlands, they give this unique opportunity to the students!
In March 2018 I was invited to do the same for my university - do presentations in front of the students interested in Dutch education, or a new business partner (either an agency or a university). This time I was going from Malta - the place of my internship. And was not alone - my Dutch friend was travelling with me!
As winter of 2018 was one of the coldest in Europe and in Russia too (believe it or not), there was a joke made by someone who obviously considers Russia to be the coldest country, pointing out that this winter Russia "visited" all the Europe :)
As I have my birthday in March, I really wanted to celebrate it with my family. Last time I did that in Russia was 7 years ago!!! You could imagine my frustration and that willing of being finally surrounded by the ones who are the closest to you. Belinda and I spent 5 days in my hometown Samara, from where we had to head to Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Russia is a lot about culture, art, literature and history. It is considered important for us to be involved and to be interested in cultural activities. Since it is not always about sightseeing, we decided to take Belinda to ballet, which is a national honour and the "visiting card" of the Russian culture.
At Saxion University of Applied Sciences where I am currently doing my study, I am not only a student, but also a student ambassador - a person who one would be in contact with if coming to Saxion for a day or when having specific study related questions. This job entitles my involvement within the International Office of my university, and participation in promotional activities, such as fairs, webinars, social media takeovers, etc.
In September-October 2017 I had a chance to physically take part in several fairs (in Russia, Lithuania and Latvia) and personally tell my experience to those interested in coming to study at Saxion. I must say that not every university does the same - in the UK most send their university staff to represent the institution. In the Netherlands, they give this unique opportunity to the students!
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| Russian Higher Education Fair 2017 |
In March 2018 I was invited to do the same for my university - do presentations in front of the students interested in Dutch education, or a new business partner (either an agency or a university). This time I was going from Malta - the place of my internship. And was not alone - my Dutch friend was travelling with me!
As winter of 2018 was one of the coldest in Europe and in Russia too (believe it or not), there was a joke made by someone who obviously considers Russia to be the coldest country, pointing out that this winter Russia "visited" all the Europe :)
As I have my birthday in March, I really wanted to celebrate it with my family. Last time I did that in Russia was 7 years ago!!! You could imagine my frustration and that willing of being finally surrounded by the ones who are the closest to you. Belinda and I spent 5 days in my hometown Samara, from where we had to head to Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Russia is a lot about culture, art, literature and history. It is considered important for us to be involved and to be interested in cultural activities. Since it is not always about sightseeing, we decided to take Belinda to ballet, which is a national honour and the "visiting card" of the Russian culture.
Grace and Greatness.
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| At the Moscow fair |
After the 5 days in Samara, we headed to Moscow for our first fair of 2018! One fair lasts approximately 5 hours, where I talk about my student life, studies and the country of bikes & warm rain! This time I had a chance to talk about my internship as well, which is quite a distinction in Russia as there is no tendency for work experience when at a university.
After the fair in Moscow, follows the fair in St. Petersburg...
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| Big city lights |
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| Jasja - our Saxion International Office Representative |
She's travelled all around the world and is familiar with many nationalities, cuisines and customs. Her favourite cuisine is now Georgian (Georgia was a part of former USSR) and that's why she asked me to bring her to a Georgian cafe!
This seems to be an easy-to-cook dish, although the technology of making it must be on point. Khachapuri is freshly baked bread, filled with cheese and eggs. Worth going to Georgia for (or at least a Georgian restaurant)!
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