After completing his bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, he stayed to pursue a master’s degree in Control Technologies and now works as an embedded software engineer.
Kaunas is the perfect mix of calm and exciting. It’s full of events, concerts, outdoor activities, summer camping, and cosy gatherings inside during winter.
Gerson also highlights the city’s cleanliness, history, and museums, especially the Kaunas Fortresses, which he explored together with his visiting family.
Both students recently took part in filming a promotional video about studying in Kaunas. For Raees, it was a completely new experience. “It was a huge leap in quality moving from Android phones to professional cameras,” he laughs, describing the process as fun and exciting. What stayed with him most was the professionalism of the production team. “Everyone knew what their part was – like a smooth machine,” says Raees.
Gerson, who had previous experience creating content as a KTU ambassador, says the filming still surprised him. “This was definitely on another level,” he notes. One of the most memorable moments was realising how much work goes into even a short scene. “I was really surprised by how many takes we needed just for one sentence,” laughs Gerson.
Their motivation to participate went beyond being in front of the camera. Raees says he never misses an opportunity to share how positive his experience in Kaunas has been. Gerson adds that attracting international students can be beneficial for the city itself: “It brings new professionals, new start-ups, potential unicorns, too”.
Asked whether a video can truly show what Kaunas is like, both agree that it captures the essence – but not the full picture. “It gives a short glimpse into how good Kaunas really can be,” Raees says, adding that the reality is even better.
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