At South Ural State University, people with various types of health impairments can receive an accessible and high-quality education in the areas of training and specialties in demand in the labour market.
People from different cities and regions of our country enrol at SUSU. Each applicant is unique and has his own characteristics. One of such applicants is Ekaterina Kovaleva, whom we interviewed.
- Ekaterina, please tell us where you are from and why you chose SUSU?
- I came from a small town in the Orenburg Region, where I received my secondary vocational education. I always dreamed of receiving a higher education. I chose the SUSU Institute of Open and Distance Education because I want to obtain a specialty in the field of Informatics and Computer Engineering, and I am also happy with the fact that I can study remotely since I live in a different region.
I took career guidance testing at the Centre for Inclusive Education, received consultation from specialists, and the results confirmed my choice.
- You have some health problems, right?
- Yes, I have a hearing impairment, so I chose a profession that suits me.
- What do you consider the most important thing when choosing a specialty?
- When choosing a future specialty, it is important to learn about this profession, weigh all the pros and cons, taking into account that you will have to do it all your life. The most important thing is that your job should bring you satisfaction and benefits.
- In your opinion, do applicants with disabilities need special career guidance?
- Yes, it is important for applicants to participate in career guidance events, but it is also necessary to take into account the peculiarities of the labour market and the demand for certain professions, because after receiving an education a graduate will work in the chosen specialty.
- You have passed the entrance examinations at SUSU. Were they difficult for you?
- The entrance exams didn’t seem that difficult for me.
- What would you wish to all applicants entering universities?
- I wish everybody good luck!
More detailed information about admission and training for people with disabilities and limited health capacities can be obtained from the SUSU Centre for Inclusive Education. Address: Room 116-2, Building 2, 85 Lenin Prospekt, Chelyabinsk; phone: +7 (351) 267-95-16; E-mail: cio[at]susu[dot]ru; website: http://cio.susu.ru; VKontakte: https://vk.com/cio_susu.