Everything I've learned in Russia will help me in future life and career Past Review
By Ann S (Public Relations, Advertising, Applied Communication, Ural Federal University) - abroad from 09/01/2014 to 06/20/2016 with
Ural Federal University: Yekaterinburg - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learned that stereotypes about Russia were wrong, learned to stay calm in nervous situation, improved my communication skills.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I'm completely satisfied |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Everything is perfect: big dormitory, great living conditions, favorable area. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
There are many possibilities to integrate in a local culture: Russian student volunteers helping with adaptation, festivals and events, neighbours in the dormitory. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
There is a hospital near the dormitory. |
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Living is safe: dormitory is not located on the outskirts, there is much lightning on the streets. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | It actually depends on the type of student's needs. Anyway, there are many ways of saving money: discounts for students (with student's ID), students' cards for public transport, discount cards for supermarkets. If you want to buy clothes, wait for a sale period. Cook your food at home: it is cheaper than eating out. |
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 |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
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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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? | You should not hesitate. Studying abroad is beneficial and unforgettable experience. |
