Heads and students of OrGMU met with representatives of the Consulate General of the Republic of India
1 / 8Today, the Regional Youth Center hosted a meeting of the leadership of Orenburg State Medical University with Consul General of the Republic of India in Kazan, Mr. D. Jasundhar and Vice Consul Mr. Adish Lokhchab, who arrived in Orenburg on an official visit. The event was also attended by Maxim Nikolenko, Head of the Department of Foreign Economic Activity of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Orenburg Region, and Andrey Khibakov, head of the territorial body, representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry in Orenburg.
The rector of OrGMU, which has about 1,700 Indian students, presented to the guests the key areas of the university's work. Special attention is paid to the quality of education and the adaptation of educational programs to modern labor market requirements and international standards. The learning process takes place in an intermediary language: materials and assignments are in English, which helps students feel confident in an international professional environment.
An important aspect of the university's work remains the creation of a comfortable and safe environment for students. A regime that promotes order and productive learning is observed on the campus, while extracurricular activities are actively supported: students play sports, participate in cultural events and competitions. Days of Indian Culture are regularly held at the university together with partners.
Consul General Mr. D. Jaysundhara highly appreciated the work of the university. He noted that the consulate oversees 18 universities in Russia, but OrGMU has the largest number of Indian students. According to the diplomat, during the entire period of cooperation, there has not been a single negative feedback from students about the conditions of study and accommodation at OrGMU. This indicates the systematic work of the university to adapt and support foreign students. Mr. D. Jasundhara noted with a smile that the cultural life of students at OrGMU is probably more intense than that of their peers in India:
- There is always time in textbooks, but here they are actively developing, in all directions. I'm surprised and happy for them.
Living conditions became a separate topic of discussion. The consul was interested in where the students live, how the accommodation and support system is organized. Igor Vasilyevich spoke about the mechanisms of adaptation of first-year students, the work of curators, as well as interaction with dormitories and partner hostels.
The final stage of the visit was personal communication between representatives of the consulate and students from India. The freshmen shared their vivid impressions of their first year of study in Russia. Senior students told about the peculiarities of studying at the OrGMU, adaptation to clinical practice. They emphasized that they actively help newcomers to get used to the new language and academic environment, acting as mentors and helping to solve everyday issues. The communication took place first in English, then in Russian. The Ambassador noted the students' good knowledge of the Russian language.