The Intercultural Student Center held a meeting with graduates of the Erasmus+ program

On February 18, a regular meeting of the Intercultural Student Center dedicated to academic mobility abroad took place. This month from studying at the Estonian University of Life Sciences (Tartu, Estonia) returned a 2-year master student of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Galina Shepilevskaia, and from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (Warsaw, Poland) a 3rd year student of the Agrotechnological Faculty Veronika Starikova.

The meeting with Erasmus+ graduates was attended by employees of the international relations department and faculty members responsible for international activities, as well as students of various faculties interested in studying abroad, including new Erasmus+ fellows.

The purpose of the event was to discuss the practical aspects of participation in the Erasmus+ program, exchange experience and advice on how to better adapt to life in Europe and study at host universities, what mistakes can be avoided and how to use the period of mobility as much as possible.

Veronika and Galina appreciated the friendliness towards international students both from the administration of the host universities and from other students. The girls spoke warmly about the attitude of foreign teachers to students. They also talked about what courses they attended at the host universities, how the choice of subjects they studied before the start of mobility and their replacement during it, discussed the differences between the approach to education in Europe and Russia and emphasized that studying at both host universities took place for them in a more informal setting, which made it easier to adapt to the new learning environment and made learning more productive.

Both participants noted that participation in the Erasmus+ program had a positive impact on their language skills, made them more independent and self-confident and allowed them to realize what they want from life, study and career.

It is also worth noting that under the terms of the program, Veronika and Galina received a monthly scholarship, thanks to which they could not only pay for accommodation and food, but also travel to other European countries in their free time.

At the end of the meeting, the graduates of Erasmus+ 2021/2022 advised the students of Omsk SAU to learn foreign languages; develop their competencies and participate in the cultural and scientific activities of the university in order to write a convincing motivation letter; not to be afraid to participate in international programs and apply for participation in various foreign scholarship programs.

The International Relations Department reminds that we publish information about accepting applications for international programs in our VKontakte group - https://vk.com/omgau_international .

You can also come to us for an individual consultation at the address 1 Institutskaya Ploshchad, office 403, or contact us by e-mail omgau.int@mail.ru .

Polonskaya Liana, 2nd year student of the Faculty of Economics: 

"On February 18, I attended a meeting with graduates of the Erasmus+ program. At this meeting, the girls shared their experience of studying in Europe, told about how to apply, as well as about the experience of traveling and some nuances of studying abroad. First of all, I want to thank the girls for their bright and lively performances, as well as the International Department for the opportunity to hold such meetings. I think that the information received at the meeting was useful and informative, especially for the guys who have applied for participation in the program or are just going to apply. I got a lot of positive emotions from the meeting!"

Protasov Egor, 4th year student of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine: 

"The meeting was very informative. I learned a lot of useful information about life, education and rest in Poland and Europe."

Lobishcheva Marina, 2nd year student of the Faculty of Agrotechnology: 

"I really enjoyed this meeting. We managed to find out the impressions of the girls' trip and what they had to go through in the first stages of their stay abroad."

Mukhamadullina Alina, 1st year student of the Faculty of Economics:

"I was at the meeting on February 18, and it was amazing! It was very interesting to hear about life abroad, learn about the differences between studying there and here, ask questions and much more. Both presentations were cool, with a lot of information to think about, the girls shared their exciting impressions, and it was really great. I really hope that one day I will also be able to study in Europe."