The Instrument-Making Faculty dormitory has a new commander of the voluntary patrol. He is second-year student Herman Piskunovich. We spoke with Herman about how he ended up at BNTU, why he chose the patrol, and what he plans to do in his new role.
Herman comes from the town of Hlybokaye, and over his two years of study, he has made new acquaintances and good friends. As the young man noted, making connections is one of the main priorities in his life, because in every new encounter he sees not just a coincidence, but an opportunity to discover a different side of himself.
— If we're talking about my hobbies and interests, I won't have to list them for long—I don't have that many—but my biggest interest lies in cars and everything related to them.
— How did you apply to the university, and why did you choose the Instrument-Making Faculty?
— I applied to the university of my own accord. Two years ago, it all started with anxiety and worry about whether I would be able to get into the place I wanted. I think every applicant submits their documents with those exact thoughts. I had been considering BNTU as a place for further education back in school. I spent a long time reading about all the majors at BNTU, and as it turned out, the specializations at the Instrument-Making Faculty caught my interest. My choice fell on the major: Non-Destructive Testing and Diagnostics.
As Herman noted, the first year at the faculty—especially the first half—was both nerve-wracking and challenging.
— Of course, I was curious to find out what people do here besides studying, how exams go, and how the learning process itself works. In the first semester, studying came easily; only the exams were intimidating. Over time, I started learning about student life, and in the dormitory, I came across the voluntary patrol. I became interested in what they do and how to join.
— How did you end up in the voluntary patrol of Dormitory No. 8?
— At the beginning of my second year, I grew more interested in the voluntary patrol, and after passing the selection, I joined the patrol unit of Dormitory No. 8. Over the course of the year, I carried out my duties: I kept order in the dormitory, took on many shifts, and participated in events organized by the BNTU voluntary patrol. Based on all my efforts, the former unit commander saw my dedication and decided that I could be not just a patrol member, but the commander of this unit. Right now, my main goal in this position is to maintain order in the dormitory.
In conclusion, Herman left some advice for those who also want to join the voluntary patrol.
— Guys who join the patrol units must not break the rules of the building and the dormitory themselves; they must monitor the condition of the premises, especially in the dormitory rooms, and, of course, document any violators accordingly. I also want to wish you to remain a support for the administration and older friends for the students. Let your experience in the patrol strengthen your character and, in the future, open doors to any managerial field. And remember: the best result is when people talk about you not as "overseers," but as people to whom they can entrust their peace of mind and the keys to their room.
We wish Herman good luck and new victories in his position! We are confident that Dormitory No. 8 with such a commander will become a model of order and mutual respect.