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4.35 / 5 based on 139 reviews
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aeidlin
Overall
I wish I had known...
The only suggestion I had was that I wish that I had known more about Moscow State University as a school before arriving.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I think that Moscow State University has done an excellent job receiving international students through the program I participated in.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
I truly believe that my experience in Russia changed my life.
Don't bring traveller's cheques
Have an open mind
Learn the alphabet, and have fun learning the language!
Maximize your time, and see it all if you can.
If you can, stay a minimum of 1 month. Going for 2 weeks just doesn't capture the true essence of what the experience of Russia is about.
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mashanya
Overall
I wish I had known...
take plastic bags with you -> even bags of worst quality cost
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
it's the best decision I've ever taken
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Russians love compliments about their culture
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mashant
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Most things are dirt-cheap. I found that a cell phone is cheaper than installing a stationary phone, so I did not have one. Transportation is very cheap, however, if you travel outside of Moscow, a hotel can be pricey. I stayed with friends, so I don't know how much people paid.
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Overall, Food, Telephone, Travel, Nightlife, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Russia gets a bad rep for everything that has to do with ATM machines, banking, etc. I had no problems whatsoever. In the dorms there are tons of announcements posted by people who are selling anything from computers to furniture, giving tutoring lessons, offering to write a paper for you, etc. My department had an internet classroom as well, and there are internet cafes all over Moscow.
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“The best business school in Russia”
Mariiam T
Russia, Graduate
Management Science, 2022
Overall
The Master Programme in International Business and Strategy provides a strong foundation in launching and managing international companies. The programme enables students to build upon previous academic studies that might not have included a strong managerial or economics component.
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Pros
Opportunity to receive industry specialization (for instance, Real Estate Management) Opportunity to study a semester abroad Double-degree programme with the University of St Andrews School of Management (UK) Evening classes to be able to combine study an
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“Best time of my life”
IRINA K
Russia, Masters
Engineering, 2000
Overall
The Moscow State University has got all the ingredients for being a true Universe of knowledge, inspiration and acumen of intelligence: talented and devoted teachers, beautiful buildings and settings, excellent libraries and fine extracurriculum activities....
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Pros
Russian cultural heritage and academical curriculum
Cons
Harsh weather in winter
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aeidlin
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Living on campus at Moscow State University have the opportunity to easily meet and interact with Russians living in the dorm giving you more language practice, and cultural exposure.
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Personal comments
I feel that the Moscow State University dorm is incredible. It is a massive building filled with culture and history. The dorm rooms were a perfect size, and access to the humanities building easy for classes. The neighborhood was safe, it was kept clean and we had a contact for any possible issues that could arise. I really could not have asked for anything more.
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