Russia; life shaping-Hard, but hard does NOT mean bad Past Review
By Laurita T (Social Work., Point Loma Nazarene University) for
AIFS: St. Petersburg - Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
Yes! Going to Russia starched me in different ways. i learned to appreciate and value things that i already did at a new level. Found new respect for those who do not speak english, and brought personal growth in many levels.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Workload was manageable. Teachers were considerate with students, yet not very engaged with their students. Teaching methods were different but I think it had to do with culture. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I think that our program director did a good job at being available and keeping track of things like our pasprt and traveling plans, transportation and excursion. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
make sure that if you are doing home stays that you communicate well with host parent and make sure that you will have access to kitchen. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Going to the hermitage, katherines palace, Finland and Stonia as well as Moscow. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
n/a |
| 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? | When going to russia in the winter, you might find better winter clothes there than here in the states. |
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? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
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