 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
St. Petersburg State University
, St. Petersburg, Russia
3.84 / 5 based on 102 reviews.
81% of students recommend
102 reviews
102 reviews of St. Petersburg State University
HOUSING
by R.Felix, Wayne State University, Detroit, United States
International Relations, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? The dorms were being renovated and newer ones looked great.
Personal comments:
It was typical college dorm living, but in Russia. It is not America and they have a different set of rules. Some students couldn't figure this out. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
by Sarah, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Translation/ Interpretation, University Agreement
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Personal comments:
we enjoyed BLINAYA NOMER 1. for the cheapest and most russian pancakes - dont be put off by the grotty facade, this is a gem for cheap and wholesome russian food!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by Chris, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
Language, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
It would have been nice to be able to interact with non-English students (we were all taught together as English group)
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
To have lectures with Russian students This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Tina, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: German
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning German a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
english was the common language, because most of the exchange students were not able to speak russian - negative for me. but in use of the local language in restaurants, transport... i improved. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by Nenad, European Business School London, London, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Personal savings Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
The mentioned categories are cheaper than in the UK. Travelling around the city is very cheap, trains are also cheaper if you want to go to Moscow, but the rest, such as flights, are the same! HOusing is cheaper, but also depends on the quality you are looking for. NIghtlife is not cheap, but deffinitely cheaper than in the UK. Food is very bad quality, but not cheap. Food: was the same price as at home. Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Organize your costs. Take two weeks as a test period. The main expences are on food and nightlife. Forget about shopping; it is a rip off for brands, and the rest is russain domestic production! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
by R.Felix, Wayne State University, Detroit, United States
International Relations, University Agreement
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
That the program was better suited to persons wanting a cultural experience. I had wanted intense language study, but I fully enjoyed the program, the hosts from Georgia, and all my fellow students. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Once again, great for the cultural experience. But if you want intense language studies look to other opportunities. FINAL COMMENTS
This was a very well organized program. The host teacher from Georgia is a native of St. Pete and went out of her way to find and schedule unknown events for us. Such as horseback riding, and tickets to Paul McCartney at the Winter Palace. This program is done in June during "White Nights" celebration and she takes full advantage of it. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
|
Mobility Sponsors
|
|
About iAgora
iAgora provides university reviews and ratings by international graduates, Erasmus and exchange students. International rankings and admission details to graduate programmes like masters, MSc, MBAs and summer courses at St. Petersburg State University and other business schools and universities.
© 2012
iAgora Europa, S.L
|
|
Company
iAgora Blog
About iAgora Advertise on iAgora Hotel bookings |
|
Work
All job opportunities
All Companies Jobs, Internships Marketing/Sales offers CV guides Leonardo Grants Publish job offers |
|
Studies
All Universities
Advertise your programs Login to iAgora Education |
|
Languages
All language schools
Learn Spanish Learn English Learn French Advertise your school |
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
