SFEDU VOICES: Episode 2

From Syria to Russia: A Computer Scientist&Musical Journey | SFedU Voices E2 In this inspiring episode of SFedU Voices, we sit down with Maikel, a third-year Bachelor&student from Syria, who is mastering Theoretical Computer Science by day and captivating audiences on stage by night. 🎓🎤 He shares his incredible journey of choosing Southern Federal University, breaking stereotypes about Russia, and discovering a passion for music he never knew he could pursue so deeply. Find out how he balances a demanding academic schedule with performances in the university&famous "Stud Vesna" festival and why he says: "At SFedU, I found myself." In this video, we cover: 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Why Russia? Shattering Stereotypes 02:30 - Choosing Computer Science at SFedU 04:15 - Academic Life: Rigor & Support 06:10 - Discovering "Stud Vesna" & The Stage 08:25 - Balancing Code and Chords 10:00 - Biggest Challenges & Advice for Students 12:15 - Future Dreams: Music & Career 13:40 - Final Words of Wisdom Got questions? Drop them in the comments below! Subscribe to SFedU&social media to stay updated: #StudyAbroad