Lifestyle of Students of a Cultural University in the Context of Informal Education

The article examines the lifestyle of students in cultural higher education institutions in the context of informal education, focusing on methodological and technological approaches to its formation. Theoretical concepts of lifestyle are analyzed from sociological, cultural, and integrative perspectives, highlighting the influence of both the educational environment and external socio-cultural factors. Definitions and models of informal education are explored, emphasizing the differences between institutional and spontaneous forms and their role in shaping students’ value and professional orientations. The author’s position emphasizes the need to integrate formal and informal education through project-based activities, cultural and leisure initiatives, and digital technologies, fostering comprehensive personal development and a sustainable lifestyle. Based on the practical experience of the SCD Department, concrete examples of effective implementation of educational technologies are presented. The article is analytical and critical in nature and aims to improve educational practices in cultural higher education institutions.