Study Abroad: St. Petersburg Program Details

Images of St. Petersburg

Overview

Study Abroad: St. Petersburg is a Summer Program designed for students seeking an immersion experience in Russian language and culture. Students receive 90 hours instruction in Russian language from experienced Russian faculty and 42 hours instruction in art, architecture, literature, and culture of St. Petersburg from Brown faculty. The program is hosted by St. Petersburg’s Nevsky Institute and will be supervised by two Brown faculty members.

Students enroll in one language and one culture course while in St. Petersburg. Students may choose between Elementary, Intermediate or Advanced Intensive Russian language, depending on the student's prior experience. Students will also take "St. Petersburg: A Window on Russia", focused on the art and culture of St. Petersburg. "A Window on Russia" will be taught in English. Class lectures are complemented with trips to local museums and places of historic interest. And there is ample free time in the evenings to immerse yourself and interact with the local culture and people.

Housing

The program features homestays with Russian families. Living with a Russian family is a unique cultural experience that will enhance the students’ language acquisition, provide a support network, and create a safe, enjoyable, and friendly environment for a newly arrived international student. You will benefit from traditional Russian hospitality and will be able to develop friendships that will last beyond your stay in Russia. All the host families are carefully screened for security and appropriate living conditions. The Coordinator of Brown Program will make every effort to place you in a family that meets your needs and expectations. We cannot arrange for housing arrangements prior to or after the program dates.

Dates & Fees

Program Dates: June 20 - August 7, 2010
Program Fee: $8750

Financial Aid

Brown students receiving financial aid during the academic year are eligible for a scholarship grant through the Office of Continuing Education, which will be automatically applied by the Financial Aid Office towards the program cost.

We also encourage students to contact the Financial Aid Office to explore additional forms of aid to supplement the Continuing Education grant. Please visit the Brown Financial Aid website for more detailed information.

Non-Brown students: please speak to your Financial Aid office to determine your financial aid eligibility.

Your program fee includes:

  1. Tuition fee for 2 courses
  2. Homestay housing during the program
  3. Breakfasts and dinners
  4. Site visits as described in the program description
  5. Cell phone rental (Students are responsible for cost of incoming/outgoing calls)
  6. Bus/taxi transfer from/to airport on day of arrival and departure

Your program fee does not include:

  1. Air travel to/from St. Petersburg
  2. Classroom materials (textbooks, notebooks, pens, etc…)
  3. Lunches
  4. Cell phone incoming/outgoing calls
  5. Items of a personal nature
  6. Site visits not described in the program description
  7. Pre/post-program accommodations