Understand 100% what is read in a foreign language, talk to a native speaker like a Russian-speaking interlocutor, write articles in English at the level of an educated Englishman? All this is possible if you enter the Minsk State Linguistic University. The diploma of this university will provide an opportunity to learn all of the above. But this is only an opportunity - the rest will depend only on you, your perseverance, perfectionism and motivation. This is an environment that leaves the lazy alone, but gives a lot to the diligent.
About departments
Minsk State Linguistic University offers many speci alties. Which faculty to choose? If pedagogy does not cause disgust, it is best to choose pedagogical (facultiesEnglish, German, French or Spanish).
Translating should be chosen only by those who want to be a translator and dream of such a job. The Faculty of Intercultural Communication is suitable for individuals with a wide range of interests, but at the end you will get about the same speci alty as translators. Although greatly expand your horizons.
They are not accepted as diplomats
Why is it so important to choose one of the pedagogical faculties? After them, you have the right to work as a teacher of a foreign language in any institution. Translators and PMK graduates have to undergo retraining for this, and this is time and money. In addition, companies are happy to hire teachers as translators.
Of course, the above does not apply to diplomatic translation or technically complex simultaneous translation. Few specialists of this kind are needed - jobs are few, and graduates - hundreds every year. Therefore, if you do not have connections in diplomatic circles, it will be almost impossible to break through.
Private Teaching
Can a translator be a tutor and make money this way? Yes, maybe, but students will have more confidence in a “real” teacher, and not just knowing the language.
However, most of all they advertise themselves as expensive tutors without a pedagogical education. Most likely, the whole thing is in the turnover of students - so they have to invest in advertising.
Free cheese
Is it difficult to get into MSLU? Passing scores (budget) for pedagogical faculties are not exorbitant - as a rule, it is 278-290 based on the results of three centralized tests and the average score of the certificate. That is, this is the level of strong good. On the official site of mslu. by has passing values for other faculties. But even with good scores, it’s better not to enroll in a free form.
Smart people with any points silently carry their documents to extrabudgetary. Because two years in the village for teachers is a very real prospect, this policy is being tightened, the Minsk residence permit does not save everyone.
Slavery for two years
Minsk Linguistic University does not set an unrealistic price tag - today it is a little more than a thousand dollars a year. You can earn that kind of money just by working a few hours a day. The liberal absenteeism policy allows so many students to work - and after graduation have complete freedom to do what they like, and not "serve a sentence" for two years. If you decide to pay the amount after training, then it will increase significantly compared to the cost of the original extra-budgetary form. It is better to just take and pay for your studies by enrolling in a linguistic university in Minsk. Strong students often stay in the capital, but still they are tied to their schools and gymnasiums for two years, other employers do not have the right to take them full-time legally. Thus, budget training costsvery expensive.
How to find a university
Is Minsk Linguistic University conveniently located? How to get to it? If you arrive in Minsk by rail, you will need to take the metro station "Ploshad Lenina" - and in 6 minutes you will be at the station "Ploshchad Pobedy". The vast majority of students get to Rumyantsev Street (namely, MSLU is located there) using the subway. The exception is areas like Zeleny Lug, which do not have connections with the metro. Then you have to use land transport.
Study better
Are MSLU graduates satisfied? Reviews are very different, but almost everyone agrees that for ambitious people with high demands, obtaining a second higher education is mandatory. If it comes out, try not to get less than "7" in the process of studying - and then in the fourth year it will be possible to receive a second higher education in parallel. By itself, a foreign language, even in conjunction with the ability to teach, is not enough.
Only for future emigrants
Minsk State Linguistic University is a good choice for those who want to leave the country. But for this, it is also desirable to study at a paid department. In this case, it will be possible to safely continue education abroad, with the termination of studies at MSLU or after receiving a diploma.
Basic knowledge of English itself is given in the first two courses, after that you can safely go abroad for further study. Seek scholarships, write motivationalletters, save money - and tempt fate.
Brides for export
The unofficial name of the Minsk State Linguistic University is a school for future wives of foreigners. Indeed, many, knowing the language at a decent level, emigrate through the marriage line. But girls need to be aware that in the country of the studied language they will be nothing professionally until they receive an additional speci alty. Although for those who are planning a "career" of a housewife, international marriage is just what the doctor ordered. Female linguists are more likely to choose good candidates for husbands: they make a better impression than accountants with an Intermediate English level. Although it will be easier for the accountant after adaptation, and her husband too.
A lot of money is not earned after MSLU, so almost all MSLU students belong to the female gender. There are few guys, although they have much better prospects in the translation profession than girls. They can earn more than average. Usually there is not more than one boy in the group, and therefore many guys leave the Moscow State Linguistic University already married or with a bride. But since in our country men are evaluated by the level of earnings, it is better for guys not to choose MSLU. Girls should go here only for the sake of emigration or out of great love for teaching / translation. If you want to be financially independent, it may make sense to choose another university, and you can study the language in courses.
