07-15-2009, 01:56 PM
ham Wrote:Much like French outfits, they probably have an English homepage but none who understands it. Try writing in Russian or calling, if you can.
I find this all too common among overseas programs. In many places the notion that the program is being delivered "in English" is largely theoretical. If you aren't able to converse comfortably in the local lingo you probably ought to pass.
Likewise, cultural issues (e.g., what the locals consider "timely" responses to questions, assuming they respond at all) raise the aggravation quotient beyond acceptable in most places. About the only place I've found as an exception would be Singapore, where the locals tend to be very squared away.

