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3.84 / 5 based on 47 reviews
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Russian is an easier language to learn than English. But for native English speakers, it might take a while to grasp the general concept. Its basics are pretty similar to other European languages like French.
Most Russians don't speak English so it might be difficult initially to get your point across. But Russians are generally good-natured(although they look unfriendly) and as long as you show interest in them or their language, it's pretty easy to make Russian friends.
Learning Russian is crucial for clinical years. Russian patients usually don't speak English.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Courses are pretty good minus the fact that a few lecturers have poor knowledge of the English language.
Lecturers are very straightforward people. They prefer students who show interest. Sometimes the quality of teaching is proportionate to the interest of students. Lecturers will ignore students who show lack of interest.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Master the Russian language and almost everything will be smooth sailing from there (regardless of whether the course is English or Russian).
Russians don't mind or even appreciate feedback and questions from their students. You can even argue with the lecturers and they would expect it.
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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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Cost of living in Moscow is very high. Even more if you don't stay in student hostels. Food is more expensive.
Transportation system in Moscow is extremely good and cheap for students who get metro and bus passes. Telephone and internet services are also very cheap with fast connection speeds.
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Better to cook in than to eat out. Eating out costs more than 2x the price back home.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
There is a huge Malaysian community in Moscow. For Malaysians who want to break out of the society, it would be better to join the Russian course - there are more chances to meet Russian and other international students.
Russian mentality is that of the post-Soviet times. People coming from developed countries like US, UK would definitely experience culture shock.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Everything is based on self-effort. If you are easily influenced by others and have no patience for learning Russian or adapting to the Russian culture, it's best not to come to Russia.
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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
MASTER THE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE!
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Housing
Type of housing: Hostel
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose:
Why?
Personal comments
Cost effective. Highly populated with peers - seniors and juniors alike. However, if you like your own space, it would be better to rent an apartment.(More costly and more isolated)
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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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
Social life depends entirely on the student. There are no sports facilities and you have to either travel far or pay a fee(at nearby sports centers) in order to do sports. There are large Malaysian and Indian communities in Moscow.
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