NWSE Summer in Russia
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Program Terms • Summer Program Participants • Teenagers • High School Subject Areas • Culture • Russian Language		Quick Look • Location: Vladimir - Russia • Language of Instruction: Russian, English (depending on skill level) Overview The program gives students the opportunity to live with a Russian host family for three weeks in the summer while participating in Russian language classes (inside and outside the classroom) and taking part in a variety of excursions and activities. A two-day trip to Moscow is included. Students have the option to be matched with a Russian exchange partner of their age. If this option is chosen, the two exchange partners first spend three weeks together with the Russian student’s family in Russia and then three to four weeks with the American student’s family. The program is designed to give American high school students the precious opportunity to experience life in Russia first-hand. By stepping beyond the role of a tourist, students develop Russian language skills, gain insights into Russian culture, and build lasting friendships. The program takes place in Vladimir, a 1000-year old Russian city of about 400,000 located about 120 miles northeast of Moscow. Students are met at the Moscow airport and then driven past vast birch forests, through villages, and small towns to this former capitol of ancient Russia. Eligibility U.S. students aged 14 – 18 are welcome to apply. Although desirable, no prior knowledge of Russian is required. Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family Students are matched by NWSE with a carefully screened Russian host family. Program Costs $2450 Costs Include:  · Three-week homestay with a carefully screened Russian family in Vladimir (including breakfast and dinner) · Two hours daily of intensive Russian language instruction (5 days/week) at level appropriate to the student · Hands-on Russian lessons outside the classroom · Two-night stay in Moscow with excursions (including train ticket and meals) · Local excursions and activities, including excursion to Suzdal · Airport transfers between Moscow and Vladimir · Post-arrival orientation for students · Pre-arrival orientation for families · Official invitations (for visas) · Student monitoring and emergency support Dates approx. June 24 to July 18, 2006 Deadlines April 14, 2006 Contact NorthWest Student Exchange 4530 Union Bay Place NE Suite 214 Seattle, WA 98105 Tel: 206-527-0917 Fax: 206-527-0338 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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