Freshman Day is a holiday dedicated to the beginning of a new stage in the lives of teenagers. And although it is not easy to organize a grand celebration in these difficult times, our indomitable Kharkiv has managed to do even that. This day showed how much Kharkiv and its universities love and care for their students. It is no coincidence that Kharkiv is a city of students! First-year students of NTU “KhPI” were also lucky enough to attend a festive concert. The Educational and Scientific Institute of Mechanical Engineering and Transport was represented by two first-year students: Anastasia Chernukha (MIT-625) from the Department of Occupational and Environmental Safety and Maksym Lugovyi (MIT-725) from the Department of Automobile and tractor engineering.
The celebration took place in the very center of the city, at the Kharkiv Opera and Ballet Theater, better known as “KHATOB.” The huge theater hall was decorated for the celebration and modern music was playing. Many students were eagerly awaiting the start.
The concert itself began with a parade of institutes, where 21 higher educational institutions of Kharkiv were represented by students carrying the institute’s flag. Our NTU “KhPI” opened this parade, having enrolled the largest number of first-year students among universities in the Kharkiv region.
Next was a solemn greeting to students on the holiday and the taking of a symbolic “freshman oath.” Then the festive program began with many incredible performances prepared by students from all educational institutions. It was very nice to see that the students had prepared diligently, creating such incredible, creative, and modern performances.
At the end of the concert, when all the freshmen had become more accustomed to each other and united into one big team, the atmosphere became very warm and heartfelt. During one of the songs, which was sensitive and tender, the students sang along and turned on their flashlights. This moment became one of the best memories of that day.
We sincerely thank the organizers and our MIT institute for this wonderful opportunity to have such an unforgettable experience!
Head of the MIT-625 group Anastasia Chernukha