Calm and disciplined: how business schools in Germany learn leaders
“Life in Germany is calm, with bureaucracy, shops opened until 20:00, festivals and holidays, discipline, cleanliness, travelling”. Maria Somova shares her impressions as a student at a German university in the famous city of Nuremberg.
Maria Somova, a 2nd year Bachelor's student of Digital Innovations in Business Management at the HSE Graduate School of Business, spent a semester at the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg (Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, FAU) in Germany. The university was founded in 1743 and has hosted Nobel laureates and renowned scientists and researchers from all over the world.
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"Participating in the mobility programme has given me new knowledge, insights, dreams, confidence, independence and friends"
"If you have a dream of going to study abroad, don't give up and strive for your goal! It's worth it!". Evgenia Savelieva has been aspiring to study abroad for five years, and now, after many rejections, she has managed to fulfil her dream.
Evgenia Savelyeva, 2nd year student of the Master's programme ‘Strategic Management and Consulting’ at the HSE Graduate School of Business, visited the University of Pécs, Hungary. She got on the mobility programme after five years of trying to get on a study abroad programme and a large number of rejections.
Soulful and inspiring Turkey: an unforgettable learning experience for future international management experts
“I spent my last study day in tears: I didn't want to say goodbye to the university and teachers.” Arina Simonova talks about the deep emotions of studying at a Turkish university and who should choose this direction when applying for a mobility programme.
Arina Simonova, a student of the Master's programme “International Management” at the HSE Graduate School of Business, visited Koç Private University in Istanbul. The institution was founded by the head of the Turkish business empire Koç Holding.
"Participation in international mobility programmes opens up new horizons and prospects for personal and professional growth". Valeria told about studying in one of the most unusual cities in Asia — Singapore.
Valeria Gazizova, a 1st year student of the Master in International Management programme at the HSE Graduate School of Business, visited Singapore — with the opportunity to study at the Singapore Management University (SMU) within the academic mobility programme. How to collect documents, what are the features of the educational process and what to do in your free time, read in the review.
"The past months have become the brightest in my life and taught me to be even more courageous, not to be afraid of any difficulties, to meet new people first, to think more broadly and accept other people's opinions and views", - shared Daria Smetanina, telling about her experience of living and studying in Hungary within the mobility programme
Darya Smetanina, a 3rd year student of the Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics programme at the HSE Graduate School of Business, visited the University of Pécs, Hungary. Read the review of the four and a half months of the mobility programme.
"This is the most real immersion into French life!" Ekaterina Dmitrieva shared her impressions of studying at one of the best business schools in France. What documents you need to collect, how to look for accommodation, why you can't be late for lectures - read in the review.
Ekaterina Dmitrieva, a 2nd year student of the Business Informatics Master's programme at the HSE Graduate School of Business, visited EmLyon Business School in Lyon, France, in the autumn semester of 2023 as part of the academic mobility programme. It was at this university that Ekaterina found the most suitable disciplines for herself, and also took advantage of the opportunity for international students to start learning French.
"Having cultural experience and knowledge of the Chinese language opens up significant perspectives in professional development". Ivan Karmanov spoke about how he started learning Chinese and why getting to know the culture of the country is a crucial step on the way to successful communication both in business and in life
Ivan Karmanov, a 4th year student of the Business Management programme at the HSE Graduate School of Business with a specialisation in Financial Management, spent the first semester of his 4th year at the City University of Hong Kong. Ivan took several courses in English for his specialisation and also joined a group of foreigners studying Chinese. Read about why the politeness and shyness of Hong Kong residents can be a problem for a foreigner and also Ivan's general impressions of the university in the review.
"I can definitely say that the results of participation in the mobility programme are maturing and personal growth". Arina Petrushina told about her experience of living and studying in Hungary, and also shared her criteria for choosing a university when applying for the mobility programme.
Arina Petrushina, a 2nd year student of the GSB Marketing and Market Analytics programme, visited the University of Pécs, Hungary. Read in the review why the student applied to a university other than a "top" university and what advantages such a choice offers.
Yesterday's students are today's businessmen: how brothers from Angola became successful businessmen in the field of E-commerce
Loani and Noani Mateush's journey from graduate students to successful businessmen in the field of e-commerce is indeed impressive and inspiring. Their story highlights the significance of leveraging education, passion, and motivation to create a thriving business venture. It's evident that their determination and application of entrepreneurial principles have contributed to the success of their e-commerce platform N'teka.