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4.21 / 5 based on 36 reviews
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“Not the best place tu study at, but you can mae it work”
Elizaveta K
Russia, Graduate
International Relations, 2020
OverallI think that in my field, International Relations, professors are simply great and dedicated. Students can get different opportunities as in studying abroad and finding jobs, but only the best students actually sieze these chances. The system of the university though is not up to date despite them claiming otherwise. It can be described as an endless red-tape. Moreover, you can be expelled if you express unwanted political views publicly
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Pros
professors, infrostructure
Cons
Bureaucracy, corruption
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Languages
Language of instruction: Russian
Was learning Russian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Russian
How much did you improve your Russian?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Due to budget cuts and other factors, the Russian department at my home University is suffering greatly, with one professor of Russian for all four years. This lack of diversity in instructors is sorry. But the professors and administrators at the Russian university were amazingly kind, generous, and over all willing to help us out in any situation.
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rufo
Overall
I wish I had known...
Some more Russian. It would have made the first few days easier.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Keep up the good work and have more summer schools.
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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 an amazing experience! If you decide to visit Moscow while in St. Petersburg, take the Krasnaya Strela (Red Arrow) night train. It is an experience of its own.
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“Summer Internship at Airtel Bangladesh.”
Mahmud F
Russia, Graduate
, 2022
Overall
I applied for an internship at Airtel BD after they came on a road show at our University. I got selected after a written assessment and interview. The internship was really insightful. I learned a lot and the mentors helped us grow.
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Pros
They provide career counselling to students.
Cons
Mock tests for interviews
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rufo
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
The accomodation and nightlife are at a higher cost in St. Petersburg than in Blagoevgrad. I didn't realy change my nightlife habits, but a little more money were spent for the same 'goods'.
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Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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rufo
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Sharing the apartment with other students from different nationalities was an amazing experience, and it offered better conditions than a student dormitory.
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Personal comments
The accomodation was conviniently located at the centre of St. Petersburg, but the cost of the room was a bit high for Russian standards.
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