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4.06 / 5 based on 129 reviews

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Viktoria S
Housing
Type of housing: Dormitory off campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: in the same dormitory
Why?
It's the easiest way to meet people, you are never lonely, but you are free to come and go
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Personal comments
the dorm was very new and modern, but of course russian standards are not as high as austrian
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melissa49
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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Very few people spoke English so I was forced to speak Russian in most situations. Because of this my ability to speak and understand Russian improved while I was there.
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Grégoire L
Overall
I wish I had known...
nothing at all
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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
have a very strong patience
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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
be open minded
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Bahare S
Overall
I wish I had known...
That my bank would charge me every time I withdrew money.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Great place to go.
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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
Just travel as much as you possibly can as it is so easy and cheap.
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Frank F
Overall
I wish I had known...
Medical Service
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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
Cancel 50% of regulations
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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

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Veronika L
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
More privacy and space for your own. Dormitory rooms were always for two people.
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Personal comments
One has to get used to the dormitory systems. Doors are closed over night and there's no in and out, except you have a deal with the guards.
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