Unforgettable journey of my lifetime Past Review
By Joshua (University of Sydney) - abroad from 05/15/2016 to 07/16/2016 with
EDUCA Russian Language Center: St. Petersburg - Russian Language Courses
I learned not to be judgemental or not to have many prejudices about anything I don't know. When I stopped estimating or comparing things that surrounded me, there it appeared the true beauty of the country, people, culture.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
All the studying process was managed very well |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
My host family was very welcoming and kind to me. They allowed me to become a part of their daily life so I could really feel Russia from inside |
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* Housing:
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| * Food: |
I fell in love with Russian cuisine |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Saint Petersburg is huge but somehow I felt much more safe than in many other european capitals |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 150 eur |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | There are many cheap and authentic places to eat. It's better to ask locals about it |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
5 |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | It's better looking for some friends amongst locals |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That it'd be such an outstanding adventure so I'd plan my stay for a longer period |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
