I loved seeing some of Russia's introductions on Monday! I expected them to be interested in totally different things than we are interested in, but I found we have many similarities. I thought it was so funny when a Russian student commented on how lively Miss. Utah was and how tired the rest of us looked! Ironically, I was probably the one about to pass out-- and I was in the front row! The Russians also seemed very interested, practically in awe of Miss. Utah's academic acheivements. I wonder how many Russian students go beyond getting thier bachelor's degree, and go on to get a master's, or even a doctorate. While a doctorate may be pretty impressive in America, many people that attend a 4-year university go on to earn thier master's degree-- and for many it is practically a requirement for thier major. It seems like today in America, one must have a master's degree in order to be noticed by a possible employer. I wonder if it is like that for Russia, or if they have different standards when it comes to education. Hopefully I can ask this question next time we meet with them after Spring Break!
-Sarah
Below is a link that I found to be interesting. On this website there is a chart of the education system in Russia!
http://www.unevoc.unesco.org/worldtvetdatabase1.php?ct=RUS
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