Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Novosibirsk State University –
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On January 23, the Yunost Art Residency and NSU held a joint event—the "Eternal Studentship" party. Anyone was welcome to attend, regardless of age or academic background. The organizers noted that this was the first time an event of this format had been held, and according to the guests, it was a success. The party attracted over 120 participants.
"We, the Yunost Art Residency, initiated the event. We contacted NSU, and they supported our idea. We wanted to create an event for students, whether they were students once or never were, but wanted to experience that atmosphere. That's how the concept of 'eternal studenthood' came about. When we were carefully planning the party's format, we included elements that would make people feel like students. Since some of our team are NSU graduates, it was easy to come up with associations with the university," shared Olga Pyanzina, organizer of Yunost's "Eternal Studenthood" party.
All event guests received a record book at the entrance. The main goal was to complete four stations and collect stamps at each one to enter a drawing for NSU merchandise. Each station immersed participants in the atmosphere of their university years. At the first station, guests took a photo for their "student ID," assisted by the NSU Photo Club. At the second station, they drew an exam ticket and answered two general knowledge questions familiar to every student. The third station offered an immersion into the cultures of various countries at an impromptu "Interarbat." The tour concluded with a lecture by Lyudmila Budneva, "Gaudeamus igitur, or How Medieval Students Lived." The evening concluded with a performance by the NSU Music Club.
"We've been long-standing partners with Yunost, and our experience co-organizing the party for Russian Students' Day this year was a success. We didn't expect such a response; over 120 people came. And now we're already thinking about how great it would be to repeat it next year. We've received a lot of feedback, most of it positive; everyone was delighted with Lyudmila Viktorovna's lecture and wants to see more events. The university's student creative clubs always support us in this regard. The students have a ton of ideas, and Yunost could be the perfect venue for them," added Elena Krasilova, Head of the Department of Youth Policy and Educational Work at NSU.
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