Each year, the International Intellectual Students' Club (MICS) kicks off its activities during the second semester at the preparatory department of Belgorod State University.
MICS is designed to assist students from various countries in not only immersing themselves in the academic environment of the university but also in exploring their future career paths. According to Arsen Martirosyan, head of the preparatory department of Belgorod National Research University (BelSU), there are currently 257 students from 41 different countries enrolled at the university.
“The main goal of the club is to showcase the diverse opportunities available at Belgorod National Research University. We aim for each student to discover a direction that will serve as the foundation for their successful career,” Martirosyan explained.
The inaugural meeting of the club attracted many enthusiastic participants. Students were introduced to the various areas of MICS and, after forming teams, began engaging actively with curators from three key sectors: humanities and economics, medical and biological sciences, and engineering and technology. Attendees learned about training profiles, curricula, and the career prospects available to BelSU graduates. The club has an exciting line-up of activities planned, including themed master classes, meetings with senior international and Russian students, open house days at various faculties, and excursions to the university’s laboratories and classrooms.
The first career guidance event organized by MICS featured a tour of the museums at Belgorod National Research University. At the Centre of History, students explored the university’s rich past and learned about notable figures who have significantly impacted its development. They also viewed unique exhibits, including a student card from an alumnus of 1908, graduation certificates from various years, authentic historical documents, and an impressive collection of sports awards earned by students and alumni.
In the Winter Garden, students discovered opportunities to study a diverse collection of tropical and subtropical plants.
Particularly captivating for preparatory students was the exhibition at the Geological and Mineralogical Museum, named after its founder and first director, Alexander Petin. The museum features over 150 display cases filled with samples of minerals, rocks, and fossils from around the globe. Students also had the chance to visit a dedicated room for aspiring geologists, where they could diagnose minerals and experience what it feels like to be a real scientist.
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