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St. Petersburg State University

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Graduated fully prepared for the life
Maria V
Russia, Graduate
Social Sciences, 2015
Overall
St.Petersburg State University is one of the two highest-rated universities in Russia. The teachers all qualified, and since I studied Social Sciences, they don't give you the theory in the class, but most of the time you spend in learning in practice. The University has different abroad programs which help initiative and performing students visit universities and colleges in other countries. Back in 2014, I took a month of Social Sciences in Frederick, MD, the US.

A lot of students come from different regions of Russia, and they all can live in one of three big campuses. Though, since it's a famous and old University with a reputation, the competition for admission to University is very high.

I've spent 4 years getting my bachelor's degree and then two more years to get my Master's with distinction.
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Pros
good teachers, good campus, a lot of practice
Cons
didn't find any, that was a great time!
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Studies as an chance to communicate with the world
Sofi D
Russia, Graduate
European Studies, 2023
Overall
The studying process at the St. State University provided me with a chance to get an international education. Being a Master student of the sociological programm "European Studies" I managed to collaborate and communicate with the professors from Germany, Switzerland, Italy, China and France. This opportunity gave me the chance to explore the disciplines from various points of views and develop a personal understanding of the global issues. Moreover, the collaboration with international students contributed to the development of my soft and hard skills. Such skills as open-mindness to different stuying approaches, ability to work successfully  in international  environment, responsibility and time-management were developed through  communication and collaboration with students from various ethnic backgrounds.
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Big university
Maria B
Russia, Graduate
Business Studies, 2020
Overall
Very different faculties. GSOM - one love, great teachers, nice rooms, bright students
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Pros
big, best in the city
Cons
huge difference among faculties
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Veronika L
Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Graduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
It can be really really cold in Russia during winter months.
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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
2
Culture
3
Costs
3
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
3
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
Don't expect to much.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
Detailed experiences are kept in my weblog: russland.bruin.at (german).
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Veronika L
Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Graduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Basic things for life are pretty cheap, but even small things of "luxury" like fresh fruits are often more expensive than at home.
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Food, Overall, Nightlife, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Travel, Housing:
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
No surprises. Banks charge quite high fees when you withdraw money from cash dispensers. For phone calls, Skype is the best solution, otherwise it is quite expensive.
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melissa49
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
More information on what to bring with me would have helped.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
3
Costs
3
Activities
1
Campus life
2
Party / people
2
Weather / location
1
Personal recommendation
I would recommend this university. Class sizes are small and all teachers are native speakers of Russian. I took classes in language, literature, film, history and current events. The university arranges trips to other parts of Russia. Every week we went on an excursion with our teacher, usually to a museum.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Russian student cards get you discounts on nearly everything, from theatre tickets to train tickets. ISIC cards will get you discounts or free admission in museums, etc.
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