Students of the 2nd year of the "6B03103 – Psychology" educational program at the International University of Astana – Raats Ekaterina Alexandrovna, Mustafina Samira Sungadovna, Yesalieva Ayanat Talgatovna, Mukhit Amina Kuanyshkyzy, as well as 3rd-year student Amantaeva Diana Batyrbekovna – are currently studying under the academic mobility program at one of Russia's leading universities, the National Research University "Higher School of Economics" (HSE University) in Moscow.
As part of their studies at HSE University, the students are attending courses that help deepen their theoretical knowledge and acquire essential practical skills in psychology:
- "Psychiatry" – a discipline introducing the fundamentals of psychiatry, including the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders.
- "Psychogenetics" – a course focused on understanding the hereditary and environmental factors influencing an individual's psychological characteristics.
- "Psychology of Motivation and Emotions" – a subject dedicated to the basics of motivational, volitional, and emotional processes, their analysis, and regulation.
The students sincerely thank the leadership of the International University of Astana for the opportunity to study at HSE University. They note that the academic mobility program has been an invaluable experience, significantly broadening their horizons and contributing to the development of their professional competencies. This is a wonderful opportunity for them to become competitive specialists ready to contribute to the development of psychology in Kazakhstan. 
We are genuinely proud of our students and believe that this unique experience will serve as a solid foundation for their future achievements and professional success! 
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