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CSULB Exchange: KIMEP University : Testimonials (Almaty)
The following program testimonial responses have been selected for publication by Center for International Education
Direct Exchange Evaluation
How did your classes differ from those you have taken at CSULB?
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From what I noticed, the level of difficulty was relatively easier than CSULB, however my experience was rather unique as two of my professors had extensive experience teaching in America (New Orleans and Georgia), one was originally from the surrounding country, Kyrgyzstan, but received his PhD from Germany, and one was from Korea. Hence, my classroom experience was diverse and circumstantial rather than indigenous to the region. Courses I took (and the respective professor from KIMEP) that counted for the following at CSULB: ECON 471 - International Finance KIMEP Professor: Nadeem Naqvi ECON 455 - Public Sector Economics KIMEP Professor: Leon Taylor ECON 333 - Managerial Economics KIMEP Professor: Eldar Madumarov FIN 300 - Business Finance KIMEP Professor: Keun Jung lee — Spring, 2014 Participant |
What was your housing like and how much did it cost you per month? How easy was it to arrange?
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As of Spring 2014, the dormitory housing cost at KIMEP was approximately 500 USD for the entire semester. However during the Summer 2014, KIMEP dormitories were renovated and thus the cost has increased. Regardless, the housing cost per month will not exceed 300 USD. The arrangement for the dormitory option is simple and will be done as you're applying for the program through CSULB.
— Spring, 2014 Participant |
How much money per week did you spend on food? Transportation? Personal Expenses? Travel?
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Per week: Food (50-100 USD) Transportation (10-20 USD) Total: Personal Expenses (3000 USD) Travel (700 USD) — Spring, 2014 Participant |
What were your experiences with the language? Did you feel you had enough language preparation?
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The majority of people spoke Russian and not having any experience prior with the language made no negative difference on my experience as an entirety. In fact, part of the experience was being lost in translation and it certainly made it more challenging and exciting at times.
— Spring, 2014 Participant |