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4.01 / 5 based on 167 reviews

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Stephanie P
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
To learn russian language you have to go out.
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Bettina E
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Real McCoys, Starlight Diners, Fabrique,...
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SteffiTSteff
Housing
Type of housing: dormitary
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: dormitary
Why?
You can find new friends and communicate with other people.
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Personal comments
Compared to German dormitaries, it is rather old-fashioned and dingy. Compared to other Russian dorms, I am glad to stay there ...
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Bernadett P
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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
The language courses are of highest quality, I learnt a lot not only regarding the language, but also about the Russian culture
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Stephanie P
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
went out more than at home, didn't phone back home, dormitory was cheap, travelling was cheap, but I travelled more than at home
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Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
surprise: laptop was stolen from my room in dormitory
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Bram S
Academic
Course recommendations
Russian Language is a main subject too
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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