Russia was wonderful Past Review
By Christina H (Nursing., Illinois State University) for
Study Abroad Programs in Russia
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.
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* 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. |
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* 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. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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? | 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? |
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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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Always keep an open mind! |
