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St. Petersburg State University

129 reviews
4.06 / 5 based on 129 reviews
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R.Felix K
Wayne State University, Detroit, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Club Metro, Lenins Mating Ground, Dacha
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R.Felix K
Wayne State University, Detroit, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
The dorms were being renovated and newer ones looked great.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
It was typical college dorm living, but in Russia. It is not America and they have a different set of rules. Some students couldn't figure this out.
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R.Felix K
Wayne State University, Detroit, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The dollar/ruble exchange was great! Nightlife seemed to be on par with most European cities, but outside of clubs beer was much less expensive.
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Travel, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Food, Telephone, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
I spent about $200 a week but haed budgeted only $100. But it was only because the value was there.
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R.Felix K
Wayne State University, Detroit, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
They try to offer a variety of courses, including Russian languange instruction at all levels. Many classes cancel because of lack of interest.
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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
none
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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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R.Felix K
Wayne State University, Detroit, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
That the program was better suited to persons wanting a cultural experience. I had wanted intense language study, but I fully enjoyed the program, the hosts from Georgia, and all my fellow students.
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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
4
Costs
4
Activities
4
Campus life
2
Party / people
4
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
Once again, great for the cultural experience. But if you want intense language studies look to other opportunities.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
2
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
This was a very well organized program. The host teacher from Georgia is a native of St. Pete and went out of her way to find and schedule unknown events for us. Such as horseback riding, and tickets to Paul McCartney at the Winter Palace. This program is done in June during "White Nights" celebration and she takes full advantage of it.
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R.Felix K
Wayne State University, Detroit, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
It was helpful to interact with the locals and use my language skills. You develop a better accent by constantly hearing the language.
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