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Plekhanov Russian Academy of Economics

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4.01 / 5 based on 167 reviews
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Kryak T
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Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Due tot he fact that most locals do not speak free English it was quite hard at the very first days to adopt to the place and settle down. Though almost all of the Russians are openedhearted and ready to help in any situation.
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Kryak T
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Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
Nope. It's always funny to explore the new place yourself rather than reading guidelines!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
3
Campus life
4
Party / people
4
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
To improve studying facilities, provide students with good books, lectures and other studying resaurces
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
Contact your buddy, good thing this university does provide every intentional student with the personal Russian buddy. ON the very first days he/she will help you really a lot!!!
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Kryak T
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Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
the attendance of the classes wasn't compulsory so international students had lots of free time that was waited on upper-mentioned entertainment
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
there are lots of discounts for the students since internationals have the same student card as Russians it's not a problem to get it as well
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Kryak T
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Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
Mainly doesn't affect your knowledge level cause some teachers even can't speak proper English
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Teachers should be more creative on the classes and try to interact students as well
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Kryak T
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Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
great experience to live as a big-big international family
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
It was tolerable but not perfect, construction working sounds everyday and night
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Kryak T
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Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Pushkin Cafe, Papas place, club Rai
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