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4.35 / 5 based on 139 reviews

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Paul H
Languages
Language of instruction: Russian
Was learning Russian a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Russian?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Learn phrases before you go abroad. There you can only improve your knowledge.
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Paul H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
unknown suppliers, goods for free not available (food, housing), sight seeing
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
RUR are accepted everywhere.
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Paul H
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Adapt, listen and watch and you will get a small insight of Russia.
Russia: First, everthing is forbidden, the n ask and a lot of things will become possible.
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Paul H
Academic
Course recommendations
Talk to other students and teachers. Tell them what you would like to study.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course

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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
Language improvement would be more.
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Personal comments
Great time! Great people!
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Paul H
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Moscow rocks everywhere!
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