On 30 August, the University held a Freshman's Day: our new students gathered to hear good wishes and receive necessary information. They were presented with student cards.

Deans, deputy deans, and employees of the university's structural divisions addressed the first-year students. Outstanding graduates and representatives of partner companies were guests of the celebration.

Vladimir Sharmanov, Head of the Product and Methodology Department of the Innovation Directorate of Etalon Group, congratulated first-year students of the Faculty of Civil Engineering on the beginning of a new stage in their lives. “Today, construction is a synthesis of innovations, digital technologies and sustainable development. You will not just erect buildings - you will be able to design smart cities, implement TIM technologies, use environmentally friendly materials and change the world for the better. Within the walls of the university, you will find not only fundamental knowledge, but also modern educational approaches with the study of robotics, the use of VR simulators and other digital technologies. Trust yourself, do not be afraid to experiment and remember: your ideas will definitely become reality. We wish you bright projects, bold decisions and confidence in your abilities! Forward to new heights! "- he said.

Oleg Fedorov, Deputy Dean for Career Guidance Counceling, spoke to first-year students of the Faculty of Architecture about building a career: "I want you to know from the very first days: your teachers, department heads, dean's office staff, and university management care about your future. The university and the Faculty of Architecture carry out systematic career guidance work so that you become as successful, as in-demand, and as professional as possible. The work is carried out in three main areas. The first is summer industrial practices, which begin after the fourth year. Students of the SPbGASU Faculty of Architecture get summer internships in the best architectural studios not only in St Petersburg, but throughout Russia. The dean's office also receives requests from Moscow to recommend students for internships with the prospect of employment. If students from other cities have plans to create in their small homeland, they will definitely be helped.

Another area of ​​career guidance work is competitions. The faculty supports students' desire to participate in architectural and design competitions. This can become a significant component of the portfolio, which should be formed from the very first years of study.

The third area is assistance in employment. Despite the fact that the educational process is very intensive, some manage to start professional creative work already in their senior years. For the rest, after graduation, we are always ready to help with recommendations and selection of vacancies, we even have a separate division - the Center for Student Entrepreneurship and Career."

The topical issue of scholarships was raised by Daria Boytsova, Deputy Dean for Discipline, Associate Professor at the Department of Architectural Design: "SPbGASU has a whole system of scholarship and material support for students. Now first-year students who study on a budgetary basis will be assigned a state academic scholarship. It will be paid after successful completion of the midterm assessment. There is also an opportunity to receive an increased state academic scholarship - it is assigned to students of the budgetary form of education for achievements in academic, scientific, research, social, cultural, creative and sports activities. Certain categories of citizens can receive a state social scholarship in the usual and increased amount. In addition, there are personal scholarships of the Government of St Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, the President of the Russian Federation, the Government of the Russian Federation and others.

In September, the application process for the "First-Year Grant" competition will begin. It is open to first-year full-time students of all bachelor's and specialist's degree programs who are receiving higher education for the first time."

Daria Vladimirovna invited first-year students to participate in grant events and other federal projects, trips, exchange programs with foreign countries; informed about the work of the Psychological Support Service for students and trainings of the Center for Psychological Support for Students, which help to cope with everyday problems.

Anastasia Fedakova, Acting Chairperson of the Student Council, winner of the grant competition "Rosmolodezh. Grants", spoke about what SPbGASU students lived by. Anastasia is sure that SPbGASU is the best place to study. Student Council projects will help you find friends, learn something new, and discover your talents. The main thing is not to forget to maintain a balance between your studies and hobbies.

Congratulations to our first-year students on the start of their student life!