Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Novosibirsk State University –
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On February 6, a delegation of NSU students and faculty visited Secondary School No. 3 in Iskitim and spoke to high school students about why they should attend university, what distinguishes it from other Russian universities, and the prospects that studying at NSU offers. The students had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of one of Russia's leading universities through master classes and interactive activities. Approximately 160 students from other Iskitim schools also participated in the event.
"The choice of NSU was obvious and practically uncontroversial. NSU is a global center of science in Siberia, and we decided to time the university's visit to coincide with a significant date—February 8, Russian Science Day. The main goal was to show the children that science isn't just about textbooks, but also about real-world technologies, innovations, and career opportunities. The program included the most in-demand areas, covering everything from technologists to humanities and medical professionals—so every child could find something they could relate to," shared Sofia Baimler, advisor to the director for education and interaction with children's public associations at Secondary School No. 3 in Iskitim.
Students in grades 9, 10, and 11 had the opportunity to interact with students from the Institute of Medicine and Medical Technology, the Physics Department, the Advanced Engineering School (AES), the Geology and Geophysics Department, the Institute of Philosophy and Law, the Humanities Institute, and the Higher College of Informatics (HCI). They were able to not only ask questions about their studies and university life but also try their hand at being experimental physicists, philologists, doctors, engineers, and geologist.
"What I remember most was the meeting with the NSU Humanities Institute, where we analyzed student reviews and criticism of the work. I really enjoyed it; it was very interesting, especially because so many representatives from different departments came. They shared a lot of useful information, and overall, it was a good meeting," shared Elizaveta Bateneva, a 10th-grade student at Municipal Secondary School No. 3.
Sofia Baimler, organizer of the event from Iskitim Secondary School No. 3, also shared her emotions about the event:
"The emotions were incredibly positive! The most valuable thing was the children's sparkling eyes. Many of the children admitted that the immersion format helped them make their final decision on their university choice. We, and I in particular, were delighted with the professionalism of the NSU team: representatives from the institutes and faculties spoke the children's language. Thank you so much for this celebration of science; we truly value our collaboration!"
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