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22 May 2018
The first University in the Caucasus.
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27 April 2018
When I started at IJU nearly 6 years ago, it was an ideal work environment. The administration was flexible and the workload was standard (18 hours teaching -- sometimes a few hours release in exchange for working on projects or other commitments).
About a year and a half ago, there was a management overhaul and department reconstruction. Since then, the overall atmosphere has been declining rapidly. There is an air of gloom and depression running throughout the center. With this semester, it seems the trend is to cut as many teachers as possible to save money.
A typical day at work consists of 4 hours of teaching (2 2-hr courses); atypically, you could have 3 2-hr courses, but this is unlikely for most people. You're required to have 8 office hours per week, which is a bit excessive (especially since they're more about completing lesson planning and paperwork, as not many students come), but the total "on-property" workload is roughly 26 hours/week.
This is expected to change, however, as the new administration wants to itemize each cent that is being paid out. Therefore, it may soon go from a "be here when you're working" atmosphere to a 8-4/10-6 atmosphere.
I had the opportunity to work on many areas of professional development during my time here: materials development and editing, a range of courses starting with the lowest foundation level to credit academic writing classes.
The most enjoyable part of the job is the students. Overall, they're lovely individuals and most are eager to learn. They make you want to help them by being who they naturally are.
The hardest part of the job is dealing with illogical practices and unfair administration tactics. However, this is to be expected in a management shift.
Still, despite the negative aspects of the administration, I've enjoyed my time here, and I am glad I had the opportunity to have this experience.response / report this review -
28 January 2018
It doesn't have a left and so big for no joy.. there is no hospital for it's medical school better to study in tsmu or new vision
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11 May 2017
Great UNI
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31 March 2017
The oldest university in
Caucasus
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09 January 2017
Historical building, oldest university in Caucasus
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02 July 2016
The first university in Georgia, historical place also, good place for tourists.
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07 June 2016
The main campus of Tbilisi State University. Well made garden and green zone around the building makes it easier to relax and breath fresh air.
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01 February 2016
The State University of Georgia was esablished in 1918 by famous georgian public figure Ivane Javakhishvili and it was the first national university in whole Caucasus.
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09 December 2015
The 1st building of the oldest university in Georgia, has a church and a park in front with monuments and busts of famous Georgians.
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