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Konstantin B
University of Youth, Moscow, Russia
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had prior educational working, studying and living experience in English-speaking environment. Certainly I had a chance to keep practicing and improving my language skills in Chicago.
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Konstantin B
University of Youth, Moscow, Russia
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
The cost of life in general is much higher
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Housing, Overall, Food, Travel, Nightlife, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
My phone bill reach 4 digit number one months because I was calling an internet service provider not exactly on a local line. It's actually very easy to get confused. There are several local area phone zones with different rates. So be careful and do your homework before dialing a "local" number.
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Konstantin B
University of Youth, Moscow, Russia
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
The university offers a huge variety of courses to select from. Even with your major you will have a lot of flexibility. So take your pick
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I think it's quite well organized. It's just a very big university and for one who wants to participate in different activities there is plenty to do.
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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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Konstantin B
University of Youth, Moscow, Russia
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
I think I did my homework fine
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It's rather expensive school but offers value for money. It's not too hard to get in and its rated pretty well in the US. It's a very bid university and thus community. I find that academic and comunity life are very well developed here and have much to offer
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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
Come to Chicago and choose DePaul!
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Konstantin B
University of Youth, Moscow, Russia
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Area around Rush St, is famous for night life, good places to eat and hang out. But there is much more, go to metromix.com
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Konstantin B
University of Youth, Moscow, Russia
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I like my privacy
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Personal comments
I rented apartment on my own
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