129 reviews
4.06 / 5 based on 129 reviews

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Tara S
Languages
Language of instruction: Russian
Was learning Russian a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Russian?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
overall I had no major problems or language barriers
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baud
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Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Aknowledge of Russian language and culture
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It depends on the what the person wants
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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
Go and experience it.
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Sarah J
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
independence, very compromising living with a family...a little difficult at times. I might live in a family if I knew them well beforehand and felt comfortable with their lifestyle.
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Personal comments
We didnt really get any advice or help. The university offered us a place to stay that was 4 times the usual price and not very conducive to people of our age ie: living with an old widow
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Veronika L
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Places to go: Datcha club, Red Lion, Led Limon, ...
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anonymous
Languages
Language of instruction: Russian
Was learning Russian a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Russian?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
as my courses were thought in Russian and I also attended Russian classes it had a big impact on my knowledge of Russian language
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“SPSU is excellent university”
Daniil S
Russia, Graduate
, 2018
Overall
Courses are interesting. Teachers are good. The campus in Petergof is amazing.
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Pros
location, teachers