More and more international postgraduates choose South Ural State University to receive their education. Graduate of the Department of Building Structures and Facilities of the SUSU Institute of Architecture and Construction, Mohammed Bzhar from Iraq, shared his experiences of learning at our university.
– Why did you choose the Institute of Architecture and Construction?
– SUSU is one of the most famous universities in my country. In addition, my country has a contract by which I can study for free in Chelyabinsk. But since my knowledge of Russian was insufficient, I had to first study Russian and then applied for the SUSU Institute of Architecture and Construction.
– How was your academic process?
All four years were good. We studied materials strength, building mechanics, and theoretical mechanics. For us, as foreigners, it was quite difficult to understand the lectures, because the professors speak quickly and some words were unknown to us. So we asked for additional training in the department a few times a week where they explained terms to us. As a result of these lessons we got a certificate.
– What did you like best throughout your education?
– We always had celebrations together. We celebrated both the holidays of our country and the Russian holidays. In addition, I started to improve my knowledge of Russian and got to know your culture and, of course, I got my bachelor's degree.
– What are your plans for the future?
– I want to stay in Russia and work in Chelyabinsk, I got my resident permit and married a Russian girl. I also plan on entering the master's program with state funding in the Institute of Architecture and Construction.