36 reviews
4.21 / 5 based on 36 reviews
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anonymous
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Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
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The teachers are not qualified. They don't care to teach. Sometimes they come to the class. Mostly they take sick leaves. Teacher don't care to interacts with their students or answers their questions after the class.
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It's very corrupted school system. During exams, teachers leave the class to leave everyone to teach from books or notes. There are no restriction on what so ever. I complained to teachers to be more strict, and they don't care. It's very corrupted. It was terrible learning experience.
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“Too theoretical , little practice”
Aleksandra K
Italy, Undergraduate
Linguistics, 2018
OverallThe courses included latin , Old English , literature , etc , French and German . All in all the classes were mostly interesting and the courses were well organized but sadly too theoretical . Most useful knowledge in my field I gained while working .
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Pros
Saint Petersburg is a beautiful modern city perfect for university students
Cons
Variety of courses , unable to choose courses
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f_boudhors
Academic
Course recommendations
Refresh your memory before going there so the group you will be put in will be better and you'll progress faster.
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My academic experiences
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anonymous
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Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
Personal comments
The apartment consists of two small bedrooms, one bathroom, small kitchen. Three students live in each room. The place was very dirty and messy, specially the bathroom. Mice are running everywhere in the room. I couldn't stay in that room for more than 3 days and I asked to be transferred to a cleaner place and paid the difference.
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anonymous
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Language, Undergraduate, Independent
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: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The school was not proficient in teaching the language for international students. There was no evaluation to place the students, no training for different skills such as writing, reading, speaking or listening. The teachers were making of students who are trying to speak the language.
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anonymous
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
It's very dangerous for students who don't look local to be out in the city alone at night. The city is not safe. But i had good local friends.
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