As the new academic year begins, the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics of Vilnius University is filled with not only Lithuanians, but also foreigners who have come on exchange programmes. This year, a total of 44 students have come to VU MIF. Students from more than 25 different countries will study at the Faculty and try to get acquainted with the Lithuanian culture: Portugal, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Kazakhstan, Taiwan, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Norway, Romania, Hong Kong, etc.
Exchange students with J. Krauledaite, Coordinator of International Studies.
During the introduction event on 3 September, Justina Krauledaitė, the International Studies Coordinator at MIF, presented the exchange students with the most important information about studying at Vilnius University, conducted ice breaker games and answered students' questions.
Kriztian, an Erasmus exchange student from Slovakia, says he wants to get to know the Baltic countries better. He has heard that Lithuania boasts an interesting culture, beautiful nature and rich history. He says he is looking forward to getting to know the city better and seeing all the sights of the city. Kriztian has already visited Vilnius Old Town and says he was impressed.
Kriztian from Slovakia.
Saulė from Norway is the daughter of Lithuanian immigrants from Pasvalys. She has never lived in Lithuania, coming here only to visit older relatives, and says she wants to better understand what the younger generation of Lithuanians and what the modern country of her parents' birth looks like today. Saulė also wants to learn to speak Lithuanian better and get to know the culture, which is why she chose the largest city in the country - the capital of Lithuania - for the exchange. "Vilnius is a very beautiful city," - she says.
Saulė from Norway.
Gaini from Kazakhstan was open about her choice of country for the exchange. She was impressed by the fact that students from her country receive a large scholarship to study at Vilnius University, which is highly ranked. Gaini says she really likes Vilnius.
Gaini from Kazakhstan.