Update: Anki, Russian Scholarships, МГУ, Blog Updates
Language Update
Wow, I can’t believe it has almost been 3 months since my last blog post. Of course I have been studying Russian despite abandoning this blog for a bit, but I have gone through some major life crises, unfortunately. I am still making progress, but a lot slower since I have come back to California. It seems like I cannot function whenever I am in this city. Anyways, I have been using Anki (http://ankisrs.net) since Summer- it is a flashcard system where you can download packs on your phone and practice. It is a great and easy way to practice and only takes about 15 minutes- I downloaded Russian 500 Nouns, and it really helps with picking up vocabulary. I am thinking I need to learn more adjectives now, so maybe I will download an adjective flashcard set.
Scholarships
So, for those of you that are also interested in studying in Russia for a bachelors, masters, specialty, or PHD degree, I found out that the Russian Ministry of Education offers scholarships every year to foreign students. It seems as though they provide full tuition, monthly scholarship, and dorm accommodation- although the website is very unspecific regarding the application process, etc. Unfortunately, the Russian government has a quota for each country, and I called to find out in the USA they only offered 1 student a scholarship last year. You need to call the Russian Embassy in your own country to find out more about the application process, deadlines, etc. http://en.russia.edu.ru/enter/1906/ is the link to the 2012 scholarship page in English, the 2013 scholarship is only in Russian language.
I am thinking about still applying for the scholarship next year, but I am pretty doubtful I would get it. Right now, I just want some change, and I would be happy and lucky to study in another country, if it is something that I think I would benefit from.
МГУ
Still waiting to hear back from MGU / MSU this month as to whether or not I am able to study Russian language from January-June. Thinking about it makes me a bit nervous. I hope I will be able to handle the course, improve my language, etc. I am worried about everything- cost, class, social aspects, and returning to the US. I am a very shy person, and I don’t want to bore people to death because I can’t have interesting conversations in their language due to my lack of skill.
Blog Updates
As you might see, I have been messing around with the blog template and design, and I am even thinking about switching everything over by getting my own domain, hosting, etc because it might be more beneficial in the long-run.
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