Russian and European Languages and Literatures Graduate Programs in America

Stanford University

• Graduate School
• Stanford, CA
• 2 reviews

Graduate Student: In Stanford, collaboration comes before competition. Once you have proved worthy of being in Stanford, it is not about what grades you receive and how you are better than someone else purely in academics, but about how you reach out for different experiences, how you enrich yourself with multi-disciplinary research activities, how you participate in year round activities on campus and help each other out in academics. It isn't how much you know, it is how well you use what you know. It doesn't matter what field you are in, Stanford will give you the holistic experience of studying in a University that no one else can. Don't be afraid to apply, I was very afraid, but I took the leap and here I am.
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Harvard University

• Graduate School
• Cambridge, MA
• 12 reviews

Graduate Student: Harvard University is a great campus that's dedicated to teaching students how to change the world. Their general facilities, professors, and students, make it very easy to get connected with some of the best minds in the world. Harvard is a university that is truly top tier and the students who attend Harvard are some of the most dedicated and hard working individuals in this world. In addition, other living aspects of the college like the campus and extracurricular events like recreational sports, study groups, and organized parties are extremely fun and engaging. These events make it extremely easy to get plugged in and make lasting social relations.
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Yale University

• Graduate School
• New Haven, CT
• 5 reviews

Graduate Student: Yale University is basically the most beautiful school in the world, by far. I still can't believe just how gorgeous the place is. Sometimes when I'm walking around by myself on the old campus, I just want to pinch myself. It's pretty much the "Blue Steel" of colleges and universities. Funny story, but my African mom basically describes it in the following terms: "ohh, it all looks like Harry Potter's world! I bet this is where he really goes to school!".
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Princeton University

• Graduate School
• Princeton, NJ

Columbia University

• Graduate School
• New York, NY
• 19 reviews

Graduate Student: Columbia is simply outstanding in every way. You can't beat the academics, the opportunities it provides, or the location!
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Duke University

• Graduate School
• Durham, NC
• 5 reviews

Graduate Student: Duke offers me so much more than what I expected, with various classes offered, flexibility to collaborate and dive into interdisciplinary projects, various certificates and programs to choose from, to friendly and accomodating stuffs in academic, administration, and even nutritionists and mental help. The campus is breathtaking with amazing library and high quality of food provided.
Choosing Duke is definitely one of the best decisions I have made.
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Northwestern University

• Graduate School
• Evanston, IL
• 6 reviews

Graduate Student: Northwestern is a school I am beyond proud to be a part of. The reputation of the school is immaculate, no surprise given the experience I have had at NU. The professors are incredible. The campus is beautiful. Evanston is a perfect setting, and the downtown Chicago campus could not have a better location and setting. The academics are competitive, yet that should be expected from a top University. The professors greatly care about the students and want everyone to succeed. It was here or Stanford, or Columbia, and I am very happy I made the choice I did.
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University of Chicago

• Graduate School
• Chicago, IL
• 5 reviews

Alum: Top notch professors. You will receive the best education from highly qualified and world-renowned experts. Beautiful stunning campus with gothic limestone architecture laced with ivy. Students are from all over the world. You will find diversity in the student body, which elevates the overall learning experience per gaining different perspectives. Love University of Chicago!
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University of Southern California

• Graduate School
• Los Angeles, CA
• 37 reviews

Graduate Student: My enrollment advisor, Mr. Petronus Williams was invaluable in the process of touting all of the benefits of choosing the University of California as my destination of choice for my Masters degree. We discussed the high academic caliber of professors along with the school's stellar reputation. Of most importance was our discussion of my eventual standing in the world of Gerontology after graduation which clinched the deal for me. The fact that the classes were online did not discourage me because more work is required in online courses. I'm not afraid of hard work and my 3.68 GPA is proof of that. I am looking forward to the start of class and more learning ALL I can in the field of Gerontology. Onward and upward at USC thanks to Mr. Williams. I salute you!
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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

• Graduate School
• Ann Arbor, MI
• 11 reviews

Graduate Student: The University allows for me to feel included and learn from the top people in my field. Studying here has opened a myriad of doors for my future as a clinician in the field of mental health. Without the supportive atmosphere, I wouldn't be who I am today!
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University of Virginia

• Graduate School
• Charlottesville, VA
• 3 reviews

Graduate Student: The University of Virginia is situated in beautiful Charlottesville, VA. It has a prestigious reputation and a diverse student body pursuing a number of exciting and interesting courses of study. However, any student can easily get lost in the shuffle of a large institution. The support resources are good, but require the student to step up and use them voluntarily. In addition, behind the UVA brand, there is some lack of connection with the surrounding community. UVA is not quite as good as they perceive themselves to be.
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University of California - Los Angeles

• Graduate School
• Los Angeles, CA
• 12 reviews

Graduate Student: This is by far one of the best college campuses in America! The school is large and very beautiful with breathtaking architecture. The school community is close knit and very diverse. I won't mention about the weather, you have to experience it by yourself.
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Middlebury College

• Graduate School
• Middlebury, VT

University of California - Berkeley

• Graduate School
• Berkeley, CA
• 8 reviews

Graduate Student: Throughout the years I spent in Berkeley, and it is crazy that I have graduated and will pursue a MS in Berkeley, I really thought I hated the school. They do not care about how the students are feeling. Whether the classes are too challenging because of the amount of work that you have to put in even to receive a B. Yet, graduating from UC Berkeley made me proud of myself. It is crazy how every night we are leaving at 2 a.m. However, I think I have grown into the university and the city. I know all the good restaurant around, and I enjoyed making our own study guide in order to learn the material better. I was studying art before I chose Mechanical Engineering. When my friends are working on a project in community college, I can only watch, because I have nothing to offer. Now I have much to offer. If I have another choice, I would still go to UC Berkeley. At the same time, I would still say I hate the school, but I know I am proud to be here.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• Graduate School
• Chapel Hill, NC
• 10 reviews

Graduate Student: Being at Carolina is an incredible experience. Coming in a transfer student, I can honestly say I wish I had more time here. Majority of the professors are caring, understanding, and knowledgeable about their craft, and you can tell how excited some are to share what they know to their students and help them succeed.

School pride is BIG thing here and once a Tar Heel always a Tar Heel. There’s an indescribable connectedness and family feel you get once you enter Carolina that can’t be found once outside of it. With that in mind, Carolina can be like a bubble if you don’t step outside your comfort zone and experience what surrounding areas have to offer. You can find your niche here, however, as there is SOMETHING for everybody.

That being said, the culture is accepting but keep in mind that it is the South so some views are still dated.

At the end of it all, those years will fly by and the memories you create will last a lifetime.
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University of Texas - Austin

• Graduate School
• Austin, TX
• 9 reviews

Graduate Student: I love UT so much. It's very affordable and by attending, you're getting a degree from a "public ivy". Your degree will go a long way. The academics can be very very challenging, but you're in classes with top notch professors and really smart and hard working classmates.
Outside of academics, there are a ton of organizations and clubs to be involved in. The greek scene is huge but for people looking outside of that, there is an outstanding radio station, comedy magazine, interest clubs, service clubs, and intramural athletics. Th campus is beautiful and despite a few recent incidents, the campus feels safe. The atmosphere is welcoming.
Ultimately you get out what you put in and if you invest time and energy into pursuing what you love, there's no better place to study than UT.
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University of Wisconsin

• Graduate School
• Madison, WI
• 8 reviews

Graduate Student: I'm in my second year as a grad student at UW-Madison. It's great! I really like it! The university overall is extremely research based, which is not for everybody. I do think that the incredible reputation of this university is mostly built on alumni relations, rather than actual academic quality. Madison is a fantastic place, the campus is beautiful, and State Street leading up to the capitol are iconic.
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

• Graduate School
• Champaign, IL
• 20 reviews

Graduate Student: The University is great for academic exposure. The University focuses on interdisciplinary approach and promotes students to take courses from other departments.
University almost helps everyone with some sort of funding. The overall living cost in UC area is low which also helps a lot of Stevens’s particularly international students. University also has great extra curricular facilities and sports infrastructure. The fact that it is highly ranked and respected the university has a support of one of the largest alumni network in world.
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Brigham Young University

• Graduate School
• Provo, UT
• 34 reviews

Graduate Student: I loved my professors, my peers, and my major. I also loved how inexpensive BYU was! The location is perfect, there are so many recreational things to do in the area, and I truly felt that the professors were there to help me learn and grow. I was devastated when I graduated, but am so thrilled that I get to go back and attend law school there for three years.
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University of Washington

• Graduate School
• Seattle, WA
• 12 reviews

Graduate Student: I love the experience and education that the instructors bring into the classroom. The material is challenging, but it is also very rewarding. The campus is so beautiful and there are plenty of libraries. Food options are almost unlimited.
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Bryn Mawr College

• Graduate School
• Bryn Mawr, PA

Penn State

• Graduate School
• University Park, PA
• 10 reviews

Graduate Student: Penn State was an amazing experience for me. The only thing I recommend is for advisors to be more clear on what major it is that you are investing $100,000 into. My personal return on investment is not enough to break out of student loan debt. I will need to go to graduate school due to the fact that I was unaware of my undergraduate degree's lack of competitiveness in the work world.
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The Ohio State University

• Graduate School
• Columbus, OH
• 13 reviews

Graduate Student: I could not love this university more. There is a place for everyone and college is what you make of it. I had a job on campus for three years, and was involved in clubs and research. Getting involved was the best decision I ever made. I was committed to many things, always busy, and enjoyed every moment. It doesn’t hurt that sports are fun there. The opportunities are endless, and if you reach out and make an effort you will enjoy your time. I even worked for the university for a year at the Medical Center before going back to graduate school now!
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University of Maryland - College Park

• Graduate School
• College Park, MD
• 15 reviews

Graduate Student: During my undergraduate period, this university gave me the opportunity to balance priorities related and unrelated to my academics. Because of that opportunity, I was able to build myself through employment, volunteer, and athletic, and organizational efforts. I am able to balance all of my current priorities at this present time because of my undergraduate journey at this university. Besides focusing on more long-term infrastructure goals that will benefit the campus personnel rather than the public image, I have no concerns about how the university should change.
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University of Pittsburgh

• Graduate School
• Pittsburgh, PA
• 14 reviews

Graduate Student: My 3 years as an undergrad at the University of Pittsburgh have provided me with life experiences that I will never forget and have become the best years of my life. Pitt has provided me with challenging academics as well as a multitude of essential life experiences. I have had the chance to make connections with many of my amazing professors, as well as have been able to reach out into the community with the help of this University. I have been able to attain my goal of being accepted into the University of Pittsburgh's graduate Doctor of Occupational Therapy program due to the rigorous academics provided in my undergraduate years. Pitt has truly fostered my dreams has allowed me to flourish as a student and as a professional individual.
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