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Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –
Ethiopian graduate student Yared Dejene Jifar received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Adam University of Science and Technology (ASTU). Inspired by stories of friendship between the countries, he decided to continue his studies in Russia. In an interview, Yared talked about how adaptation in another country is going and shared his plans for the future.
— Why did you decide to study in Russia?
— I have always liked your country. My friends who studied here in the 1980s told me about the strong friendship between our countries. These stories inspired me to study civil engineering technologies in Russia.
— Were your expectations from living in Russia met?
— First of all, I was impressed by the level of infrastructure development in the country. An example of well-thought-out design is the metro. The language barrier was a serious challenge for me. I am trying to learn Russian, but the process is slow. Although I understand that knowledge of the language is the key to successful adaptation.
— Why did you choose the Polytechnic University?
— When I was looking for a university with a civil engineering program in English, I chose the Polytechnic University. Your university has a unique atmosphere for studying and developing. Advanced laboratories, highly qualified professors, incredible opportunities, modern technologies and much more.
I always dreamed of studying in Russia, a country with a rich history, deep culture and the highest standards of education. I learned about the international Olympiad Open Doors: Russian Scholarship, which offers a unique chance to study in Russia for free.
— What got you interested in civil engineering?
— I plan to improve the construction sector in my country. I am especially interested in modern technologies, such as BIM (building information modeling). This is the future of construction, and I want to be part of this process.
— Tell us what you do besides studying.
— We recently visited the building of the Levashovsky bread factory, which after reconstruction turned into a cultural and business center. During the tour, we learned about the unique engineering solutions that allowed us to preserve the historical building and its role in the history of St. Petersburg. We were especially impressed by the years of the siege of Leningrad. I pay tribute to the fallen heroes.
I was doing financial analysis of the renovation of Soviet-era buildings, and this tour gave me useful information on how heritage can be preserved and adapted for new purposes without demolition.
— Share your plans for what you will do after completing your Master’s degree.
— I plan to work in Russia to gain practical experience and then return to Ethiopia. I hope to introduce modern construction technologies and materials to change traditional construction methods, which are still limited to concrete and steel reinforcement.
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