Adjusting & Wellbeing
Adjusting & Wellbeing (Russia & CIS)
Settling in and student wellbeing in Russia and the CIS — adjusting to a new country and a cold climate, support services, staying healthy, and building community.
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What this hub covers
- Adjusting to a Cold Climate as a Student in Russia and the CISWhat the winter is actually like · Dressing in layers — the core skill · Buy locally and buy smart
- University Student-Support Services for International Students in Russia and the CISStart with the international students' office · Orientation and getting started · Buddy, mentor and student-association support
- Using Your Student Health Insurance and Seeing a Doctor in Russia and the CISYour medical insurance is mandatory — keep it valid · Registering with a clinic · Booking and seeing a doctor
- Eating Well on a Student Budget in Russia and the CISWhere students actually shop · Cooking in the dormitory kitchen · University canteens (stolovaya) and cheap eats
- Making Friends and Building a Student Community in Russia and the CISWhy community matters from day one · Student clubs, societies and sports · International and regional student associations
Guides for Russia & CIS
5 of 5 guides in this hub are for Russia & the CIS.
Adjusting to a Cold Climate as a Student in Russia and the CIS
Practical tips for international students on coping with long, cold winters and short daylight in Russia and the CIS — layering, warmth and routines.
Read guideUniversity Student-Support Services for International Students in Russia and the CIS
How to find and use campus support in Russia and the CIS — the international office, buddy and mentor schemes, counselling, academic help and orientation.
Read guideUsing Your Student Health Insurance and Seeing a Doctor in Russia and the CIS
A step-by-step on using your mandatory medical insurance once enrolled in Russia and the CIS — clinics, booking a doctor, pharmacy basics and emergencies.
Read guideMaking Friends and Building a Student Community in Russia and the CIS
How to build a social network and beat homesickness in Russia and the CIS — student clubs, international associations, language exchange and campus events.
Read guideStudying in Russia & the CIS
Continue exploring Russia & the CIS
Universities, entrance tests, costs and visa facts for Russia & the CIS — all in one place, each linked to its official source.
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