129 reviews
4.06 / 5 based on 129 reviews
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Sarah J
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
we enjoyed BLINAYA NOMER 1. for the cheapest and most russian pancakes - dont be put off by the grotty facade, this is a gem for cheap and wholesome russian food!!
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Chris J
Academic
Course recommendations
It would have been nice to be able to interact with non-English students (we were all taught together as English group)
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
To have lectures with Russian students
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
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Tina S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
i went to restaurants more often, because it was cheaper - but in the end i spent more money. and i went out in the night more often than at home.
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Overall, Food, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Travel, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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“Great place, certainly one of the best in Russia”
Yaroslav L
Russia, Undergraduate
International Relations, 2023
OverallThe study life in the university may be a little bit over beurocratised, but, nevertheless, teachers are understanding and compassionate, and people you study with are same as good. Also, it all takes place in Saint-Petersburg, the most beautiful city in all of Russia. What's not to like?
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Pros
the city, the teachers, the people
Cons
beurocracy
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R.Felix K
Academic
Course recommendations
They try to offer a variety of courses, including Russian languange instruction at all levels. Many classes cancel because of lack of interest.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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R.Felix K
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was helpful to interact with the locals and use my language skills. You develop a better accent by constantly hearing the language.
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