Erast Mukeba Kadiai came to Russia for higher education from Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Choosing a university, Erast settled on VyatSU, the largest university in the Kirov region.
- A friend told me about Vyatka State University, who by that time was already a student of this university. He praised the quality of teaching, living conditions, spoke warmly about the city of Kirov, - recalls Erast. Today he is pleased that he listened to good advice and, having completed a year of training in the Russian language at the preparatory faculty of VyatSU, became a student of the Electrical Power Engineering and Electrical Engineering direction of the Polytechnic Institute. This choice, said Erast, was influenced by a family tradition: the young man followed in the footsteps of his father, an electrical engineer by profession.
- I like Kirov: it is a calm city, and living in it is budgetary in comparison with a metropolis. I am also pleased with the team I got into. The teachers are not only extremely professional, but also responsive: they are sympathetic to the fact that I receive higher education in a language that is not my native language - shared Erast. By the way, he speaks Russian quite well - and not only speaks it, but also sings!
I love music since childhood. When I was fourteen, my mother gave me a guitar. Since then I have not parted with her: I play, compose music, sing. Mostly in French, of course. At the same time, in my repertoire there are songs in Russian, even romances, - told Erast.
The talent of an amateur musician did not go unnoticed: Erast was recognized as the winner of the "Student Autumn". During a conversation with him, another interesting fact was revealed: during the self-isolation announced in connection with the coronavirus pandemic, Erast did not waste time. He began to master the piano - fortunately, that there is an instrument in the dormitory, and video lessons on YouTube - now Erast plays on it!
What is the dream of a sophomore of the electrical engineering faculty, what are his future plans? Erast does not exclude various options.
- At the moment, there is no firm decision: perhaps it will be a continuation of studies in the magistracy; maybe work. Where - also time will tell. I feel like a man of the world: I love my native country, I feel great in Russia, I am curious about how people live in other parts of the world. I want to benefit others and live with interest myself, -
such is Erast's aspiration. With his talent and hard work, it will certainly be realized!
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