I, Anastasia Chernukha, a first-year student at the National Technical University «Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute», group MIT-625, had the opportunity to gain an unforgettable experience – to conduct training in bomb shelters. This class gave students an understanding that our institute cares about its students, so that even in such difficult conditions, students have the opportunity to study in familiar surroundings. The educational process is organized so that in the event of an air raid alarm, classes are not interrupted and are held in a safe place.
The HPI bomb shelters have everything necessary for students and teachers to stay there:
- reliable protective walls and airtight doors and emergency exits;
- сventilation systems and a supply of drinking water and food;
- comfortable places for classes;
- access to mobile communications and the Internet;
- first aid kits.
The institute also took care of people with disabilities: a ramp for descending into the bomb shelter, plenty of space for passage, and more.
Both lectures and practical classes can be held in such conditions. Teachers use portable technical equipment, projectors, and whiteboards, which makes the educational process more convenient and effective.
The students in our group wanted to share their impressions of studying in such conditions:
Anna Doroshenko, student in the MIT-625 group:
“At first, it was unusual to study in a bomb shelter, but over time we realized that safety was the most important thing. Thanks to the organization, we can continue our studies without losing any time and remain protected at the same time.”.
Zakhar Batunov, student in the MIT-625 group:
“The bomb shelter is equipped with everything we need. It’s quiet here, there’s internet, so we can work on our assignments. It’s important for us to feel that the university cares about us.”
Thanks to these conditions, NTU “KhPI” demonstrates that even in times of hardship, education remains accessible and safe.
Head of the MIT-625 group Anastasia Chernukha