Goeckel's Russia is a great opportunity! Past Review
By Jennifer L (History And Political Science, SUNY - College at Geneseo) for
SUNY Geneseo: Moscow - History, Politics, and Culture
I would do it again, perhaps differently, but I would still do it again.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The lectures cover almost all subjects related to Russian politics and culture. |
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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? |
It was soviet era housing at its finest. |
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The mall is good if you're homesick for American food. There's awesome stuff at the market especially doner. The food at the faculty wasn't too bad. I personally didn't love it but it was decent. |
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Be sure to budget for food! |
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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It's a perfect fit if you're a political science or international relations major. It grabs a lot of the focus. |
