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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Little less than Paris : metro 0,5€, kebab 2€, buisness lunch 5€
But roubles look like children monopoly bills !
housing expensive out of MGU
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Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Overall
I wish I had known...
Lots of things to do, you'll be surprised to lose your normal sleeping cycle.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
MGU is the bigger university of the bigger country... You may feel lost or inspired.
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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
Take sheets, good shoes, photocopies of your documents.
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Academic
Course recommendations
High level of study. Easy to speak with the teachers.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
It depends what you are studying. I were at the faculty of foreign languages, and had personally a very good experience.
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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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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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Intensive learning ! I experienced that you begin improving whatever your level is at the beginning
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Very cheap and beautiful campus (price depends of the agreement), near the center. If you're lucky enough to find a flat like that now, go on, but I doubt it.
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Personal comments
Feel like a prince sleeping in the main building. International students are cool too.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Just bring your travel guide and feel free to speak with russians.
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