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Grades

August 1st, 2012
In the past when a Russian student has received a test, they have received a grade on it on a scale of 1-5. Five is an A. Four is a B. Three is a C. Two, theoretically, is a D, but it's actually a failure. They didn't assign ones all that often.… more »

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Feedback from Kiev

August 1st, 2012
I was reading student feedback from Kiev today. The most common comment? "My host family feeds me too much, and then I feel bad because I don't finish and then they tell me I'm wasting food." Chuckle. If that's your worst problem in Kiev, you are… more »

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