Russia was wonderful Past Review

By (Nursing., Illinois State University) for

Study Abroad Programs in Russia

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I had an amazing time in Russia and learned so much. Everyone we met was wonderful and we were always treated with respect and like royalty. I would love to go back there in the future.

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Our host family provided us with sheets, towels, shampoo and toothpaste. Food was always provided for meals that we were at the house. We were treated as family! This family was wonderful and they always thought of us first.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

We went on a picnic with the students from the medical college and we also got to go out with them one night.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Food was provided for us so we did not have to spend money on food. The only money I spent was on souvenirs.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? We had to pay to have our Visa registered once we got there that we did not know about but that was all.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Always keep an open mind!