CIEE Russian Area Studies - St. Petersburg, Russia
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Program Terms • Fall • Spring Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) Subject Areas • Art History • Art/Fine Arts • Culture • History - General • Political Science/Politics • Russian Language • Sociology		Quick Look • Location: St. Petersburg - Russia • Host Institution: St. Petersburg State University • Language of Instruction: English, Russian • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview The Russian Area Studies program aims to help students gain a greater understanding of Russian history and culture combined with intensive Russian language instruction. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Recommended Credit semester: 17 semester/25.5 quarter hours Eligibility Overall GPA 2.75 0– 4 semesters of college-level Russian or equivalent. At least one semester recommended, but motivated students with no previous Russian have been very successful in this program. Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family - Russian homestays Program Costs Current pricing will begin to be available on 8/15/08 on our website. Costs Include:  The CIEE fees for 2008-09 include an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing and most meals, orientation, field trips to Novgorod, Moscow, Tallinn (fall semester), the Pskov region (spring semester), local excursions, an end of program event, pre-departure advising, transfer to St. Petersburg point of departure at program end, visa fees (expedited processing fees not included) many course materials, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. Financial Aid Yes. We have several scholarships that students can apply for. Contact CIEE for details. Dates Fall 16 weeks: late August–mid-December Spring 16 weeks: mid-January–mid-May Deadlines Fall - April 1; Spring - November 1 (Keep an eye on our website for any deadline extensions) Contact CIEE 300 Fore Street Portland, ME 04101 USA Tel: 1-800-40-STUDY Fax: 207-553-4299 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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