Recently, a major event took place at our Department of Geodesy and Construction: the opening of not one, but two modern laboratories — a geotechnical laboratory and a construction materials laboratory. This event was significant not only for the faculty and administration, but, first and foremost, for us, the students. What made it especially valuable to me was the honor of being entrusted to present one of the laboratories — the construction materials lab. For me, this is not only a great privilege, but also a message: students are seen, heard, and actively involved.
What does this mean to me personally? I see it as a new stage in my own development and that of my peers. This is when theory merges with practice, when abstract formulas and diagrams come to life right in your hands.
From now on, while studying our subjects, we’ll be working in a real engineering environment; that means we are preparing for the real-world challenges presented by the market and society.
Previously, students at regional universities — ours included — didn’t have as many hands-on opportunities as, for example, students at universities in Almaty or Astana. But now, things are changing, and our university is confidently closing that gap. With these new laboratories, we finally have access to the kind of quality equipment that was once the exclusive privilege of the country’s big cities. This gives me genuine confidence: I am receiving my education right here, locally, and it is absolutely competitive!
The opening of the laboratories is also a landmark event for future applicants. The university isn’t standing still. It’s investing in students, updating approaches, and developing its infrastructure. This creates a special atmosphere of involvement — you want to study, because education becomes a real tool. I can see results already, and that’s what matters most.
I want to especially emphasize: we have caring and young-minded teachers. That’s extremely important — and truly motivating!
The emergence of these new labs also increases our future employability. We are now participating in real engineering projects: analyzing materials, modeling, creating. Essentially, we’re building our portfolios as we study, acting as a direct bridge to future employers.
Steps like these, these investments and this environment — all of this is what makes my education real!
When they asked me, “What does the opening of the new labs mean to you?” I said, “Yes, it’s a big event! But more than that — it’s my new, dynamic engineering reality!”
