tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516076972678878120.post2536270852737011201..comments2023-05-02T04:46:05.489-05:00Comments on Travel The World: A Nice Surprise!Russ McCoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04368376417033439687noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516076972678878120.post-78523652177175672292009-10-27T09:51:50.751-05:002009-10-27T09:51:50.751-05:00I will consult my friends on your question. One o...I will consult my friends on your question. One of my pet peeves in America is that no one should fail and the students' self-esteem take priority over being pushed to achieve your best. Considering human nature, this was bound to lead to a lowering of standards in the system.<br /><br />Thank you so much for your wonderful comments today!Russ McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04368376417033439687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516076972678878120.post-12648798499350748132009-10-27T02:13:23.306-05:002009-10-27T02:13:23.306-05:00I think that the standard of education in most (no...I think that the standard of education in most (not all, but most) of the ex-Soviet Union and ex-Soviet bloc countries is very high. <br /><br />Despite limited resources, there is a different attitude towards learning, education and culture, in general. And this different mentality is much more important than having the newest computer equipment or DVD players in every classroom. I also think Perla_Margheritanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516076972678878120.post-37219228896647105702009-10-19T22:58:36.435-05:002009-10-19T22:58:36.435-05:00Hey, Tiko:
Thank you for your help. I passed TSU ...Hey, Tiko:<br /><br />Thank you for your help. I passed TSU on my right and then continued away from the Betsy. Soon, on the left, was a university named something like 'Ila' and then followed by another name. A little farther on the right was the 'David A . . ." university. Yes, I should have known that it was named after the king--very famous as you said. I also should have Russ McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04368376417033439687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516076972678878120.post-2682901617856942672009-10-19T06:16:00.131-05:002009-10-19T06:16:00.131-05:00Russ, It is the university named after David the B...Russ, It is the university named after David the Builder, the most prominent king in history of Georgia. If you could tell the direction of your route from the Tbilisi State University, I might be able to help you with the names. TikoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516076972678878120.post-46148684686377725082009-10-14T20:30:04.110-05:002009-10-14T20:30:04.110-05:00Yes, I am sure. Maybe you will change your mind a...Yes, I am sure. Maybe you will change your mind about the US once you live there? Lilia, if you come to Georgia for a visit, you may decide never to leave! Thanks for the information on the universities, but I believe they started with names such as 'David,' etc. Tell everyone there I said hello.Russ McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04368376417033439687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516076972678878120.post-69551090704862350702009-10-14T17:38:49.840-05:002009-10-14T17:38:49.840-05:00Better than in the USA...are you sure?
I've f...Better than in the USA...are you sure? <br />I've found these names: Georgian Technical University, Caucasus University and Free University of Tbilisi...does it help you?<br />Ok, I'm going to bed, it's so late here and so...cold, I'm freezing. <br />Bye for now, my dear friend. Waiting for other news from Georgia :)liliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04005813541300584811noreply@blogger.com