All my aspirations, hobbies, and interests led me to an overwhelming desire to enter Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Master's program after my Bachelor's degree. At Skoltech you can become both the witness and participant in the process of merging digital technologies, materials science, and process modeling. The knowledge obtained in the AMT laboratories and in Data Science courses helped me implement a monitoring system in the advanced metal 3D printing process during my summer internship, and then very quickly adapt to tasks from other areas. The education I received at Skoltech allowed me to participate in the design of the ballistic mission and the control system of the launch vehicle. Many thanks to Skoltech, which allowed me not only to form in my head a system of knowledge and skills necessary for further professional activity but also to obtain valuable life experience.

In Advanced Manufacturing Technologies I really enjoyed the class-based projects around technological problems. It's in fact a perfect mirror of what happens in the professional life, within groups of dozen people where managers, technical specialists and scientists naturally emerge from the group to tackle project difficulties. From the many experience that helped me in my professional life, getting involved in industrial subjects, and getting out of the comfort zone was a must.

During the two years of my Advanced Manufacturing Master's program I participated in innovative and research projects, and gained knowledge in the new field of digital twin design. In addition to courses and practical seminars on campus, students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills during summer industrial internship. And also you can collaborate with almost any university in the world. For example, I did a series of experiments at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies MSc program accumulates the world's latest knowledge in design, testing and manufacturing that allows you to learn how to build anything! And what is more important - you can implement this knowledge alongside your studies. Within AMT program, we participated in several projects: manufacturing of composite materials, digital design of a stratospheric satellite, design and launch of tube-deployed UAV. In my opinion, if you want to build something impressive, AMT is a great way to learn how to do it properly.

After completing my Bachelor's degree, I've decided to continue my studies in the Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) program because of my friend's suggestion. One of the positive points was the dense immersion in modern manufacturing and product technologies. We tried various composite manufacturing and 3D printing technologies, designed and manufactured a UAV from scratch. AMT provides access not only to the most prominent manufacturing technologies but also to modern engineering digital toolset. Besides, I liked the inspiring atmosphere and novelty-oriented people with different backgrounds and views on the same problem. It seems to me that my friend suggested me a great place for MSc!

I did not want to go to graduate school. It seemed pointless to me, especially since I was already getting offers from employers. However, having learned about Skoltech, I changed my mind. Advanced technologies, the latest equipment, training in English, the ability to choose courses, including leadership and entrepreneurship ones - all this made me think that maybe I am missing out on a posh opportunity that I will never have again. And so it worked out:)