Within the framework of the Festival, 13 interactive sites were organized: "Student teams", "Creativity", "Sport", "Volunteer center", "Career", "Ecology", "International cooperation", "Television", "Tourism" "Professional Competences", "Assistance", "Territory of Opportunities", the Trade Union of Students. At each of the locations, the first-year students had an opportunity to show up and make up their mind in which direction they want to develop and what student association they want to join. Students from Minin University offered the first-year students to take part in the ecological quiz with fruit prizes, learn how to make eco-friendly bags using acrylic paint, manage the robot, record a video message for the administration of the university, attend a Chinese tea ceremony, learn the basics of the Chinese language and even send a letter to yourself in the future!
On the site called "Assistance” the first-year students learned about project activities and even offered ideas for their projects.
Besides, the winners of the Universiade on cheer sport and cheerleading and the winners of the student cheer leading championship in 2016, the team of the Minin University from the faculty of physical culture and sports, made a speech for the first-year students.
A dance flash mob closed the event.

Rector Alexander Fedorov made a speech at the Ceremony devoted to the beginning of the Academic Year and told the first-year students about the university, about its mission, University rules and regulations, he also encouraged the students:


"This year Minin University is opening its 108th educational season. The mission of the university is the higher school of pedagogy: from personal success to national development. Never forget about this, as national development is made up of personal success that allows you to achieve your goals and contribute to the development of your own country. The competencies acquired here are just the first step to self-image that you will be forming for many years. Try to make sure that the years spent here are not in vain and take advantage of the opportunities offered by Minin University. Do not forget that student life must be diverse. We have a number of student projects, which we demonstrated today. The project "Assistance" is the main project that unites all areas of training. It gives everyone the opportunity to express their initiative and form their own group. Project activity is one of the important competencies that everyone needs. "

Rector of Mininl University added that general meeting is going to be held for the first-year students in October.
Deputy Head of the administration of Nizhny Novgorod region, Ilya Lagutin greeted the students:


"Let the new academic year be the year of creative search, victories and achievements. Having joined Minin University you made your future career decision. The job of a teacher is difficult, and I hope you become worthy representatives of educational system. As future teachers you must set an example of diligence and responsibility to follow. "

We congratulate all first-year students, students, teachers and university staff on the start of the new academic year! Follow the news on the website and in social networks - we have many interesting projects ahead. Remember that Minin University is a great start for any path of life!

Reference:
Since 1911 there have been more than 100 000 graduates. Representatives of 60 regions of the Russian Federation are studying at the university.
Currently, the university has 50 student associations carrying out projects with the financial support of the university.
This year Minin University gave its admission to more than 1,000 first-year students.