Student Day Celebrated at the HSE Graduate School of Business
The event was organized by the GSB Student Office in collaboration with the student organization StudTeamGSB. The concept featured four core blocks reflecting different aspects of student life at GSB:
Career: developing professional skills for future specialists
Academics: completing assignments to achieve academic excellence
Daily Life: organizing the ideal day, including time management and hobbies
Extracurricular Activities: participating in creative and student-led initiatives
To join the event, students registered via a bot, where they created their own character. By completing tasks in each block, they earned points with the ultimate goal of solving a final challenge from a partner company and "securing a CEO position."
The event featured themed zones representing various aspects of student life. Guests could attend workshops by partner companies and take part in on-stage flash mobs. Many GSB student organizations contributed to the event, including StudTeam, the “I’m In” Volunteer Community, Way Up GSB Mentorship Club, GSB Ambassadors, the GSB Student Council, the Student Committee of the Business Management program, HSE Business Club, HSE Case Club, InGroup StS, and Product Hub.
Participants aimed to earn points at various game stations and complete a final assignment from a partner organization to become a virtual CEO. On the main stage, students enjoyed SIMS-themed and general knowledge quizzes hosted by StudTeam, a “What Happened Next?” quiz show, Just Dance sessions, networking games, and an awards ceremony. The chill-out zone offered board games, speed dating, and a bracelet-making workshop. StudTeam GSB also organized an immersive quest, taking teams of 3–7 players on a journey through the futuristic world of business in the 1980s, present, and future, where they could “control time” and shape the fate of humanity in a battle against artificial intelligence.
Event partners — Axenix, Alfa-Bank, Level Group, and Technologies of Trust (TeDo) — actively supported the celebration by hosting workshops and offering students valuable knowledge and skills.
Impressions from Participants and Organizers:
Deputy Director, HSE Graduate School of Business
“Year after year, GSB’s Student Day impresses with its scale. A packed program created by student organizers and high turnout show the strong interest in this event. It gave participants a chance to get to know numerous student clubs and organizations, and to take part in contests, quizzes, and various activities. We're also grateful to our corporate partners — Axenix, Alfa-Bank, Level Group, and TeDo — for supporting the event.”
Head of the Student Affairs Office, HSE Graduate School of Business
“Together with StudTeamGSB, we organized one of GSB’s most beloved large-scale events — Student Day. The event aimed to introduce students to the many opportunities available to them and promote GSB’s vibrant extracurricular life. It’s encouraging to see this event becoming a tradition, and each year our team of active and ambitious students continues to grow. We’re always ready to support them in turning their ideas into reality.”
Viktoria Popova
Senior Employer Brand Specialist, Axenix
“We’re happy to be part of both the academic and extracurricular life at GSB. It's become a great tradition for Axenix to partner with Student Day. We encourage students to take initiative, try new things, and explore. This helps them find the professional path that’s right for them. Best of luck!”
Nikita Grek
Nikita Grek Event Host, First-Year Student, “Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics”
“The event was dynamic and energetic. There was a steady flow of students eager to take part in different activities. From quizzes and Just Dance to games and networking, it was impossible to get bored. Even those not drawn to the main stage program found something to enjoy at the workshops. As a host, Just Dance stood out for me — even by the end of the day, students were still dancing enthusiastically to popular songs. It was amazing to see such joy and celebration.”
Polina Shevchenko
Organizer and Third-Year Student, “Marketing and Market Analytics”
“Student Day is one of the biggest events organized by StudTeamGSB. This year’s SIMS theme allowed students to develop their characters, gain experience, and compete for the role of CEO in partner companies. We hosted workshops and a stage entertainment program. Ten GSB student organizations participated, contributing to a cohesive and well-rounded experience. Guests appreciated the engaging activities, high level of organization, and the gifts from our partners.”