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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Russian is a very hard language to learn. Honestly, I can't say i became a native speaker but sure I improved!
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Academic
Course recommendations
the level of education is extremely high in russia. don't be fooled by the (sometimes) shabby aspect of the classrooms! teachers and programs are the best
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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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
the cost of the local currency helped me
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Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
buy groceries at the local market, it's a bit less expensive than in supermarkets
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Overall
I wish I had known...
some "culture tips"
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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
it can be shocking to meet people who come from countries you didn't even know; but this is also the best opportunity to really expand your knowledge of the world.
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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
it is easy to get lost in such a big city like moscow; ask for information, dont try to make it on your own!
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Because it is a great chance to meet not not only people from russia, but also people from all over the world
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Personal comments
it was very well organized, though I found the rules too strict
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
kitaskij letchik (pub), ippopotam (disco, very very cool); kharma bar (disco)
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