Our Institute

Hello again! This is Sveta Smirnova and this time I'll tell you about my Institute and my studies.

I am very happy that I study here. It is one of the finest Republic’s higher educational institutions. Many famous people have graduated from my Institute, and not only teachers or scientists, but many outstanding writers, actors, and politicians. Studying at our Institute gives a solid background in all spheres of knowledge and prepares for practical work.

Our Institute is quite large but not very old, compare to other national institutions. It was founded in the middle of the 20^th century. It was established in 1962 and ten years later it was named after a famous Mordovian scientist M.E.Evsevyev. It became the largest Institute in the region and it gave birth to various specialities. Nowadays it is a large school where more than 6 000 students are currently enrolled. The majority are full-time students, like me, and the rest are part time-students. There are also a lot of graduate students — aspirants and doctorants. They conduct independent research work and have pedagogical practice.

The course of study at my Institute lasts five years. There are many faculties at my Institute. Here are some of them: the faculty of Physics and Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology, History and Law, Philology and Foreign languages, the Faculty of Physical Education, Pedagogical Faculty and, of course, the faculty of Psychology, where I currently study.

Our Institute is large and we have several buildings. There are many large halls there so that students of 3-4 groups together can fit in there. And that is more than 100 people. The acoustics in such large halls is very good but sometimes it is very noisy when students chat during the lecture.

Each faculty has its own library, several computer classes, gyms, and other facilities. Many students from my group want to do their own research work in the future and these facilities will certainly help them.

There are several cafes at the University. My favourite one is situated in our building. The food there is tasty and very affordable.

There are also several dormitories or hostel buildings where students from other cities or countries live. But you know already that I don't live in a dormitory -- I live with my parents.