CFA: American Councils Study Abroad in Russia and Kazakhstan, Spring 2020

Deadline: October 15, 2019

American Councils Study Abroad is now accepting applications for Spring 2020 intensive language immersion programs in Russia and Kazakhstan! Applications are due October 15, 2019.

Advanced Russian Language and Area Studies Program (RLASP)

RLASP offers participants the unique opportunity to study Russian language and area studies in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Vladimir, Russia or Almaty, Kazakhstan while pursuing volunteer opportunities, internships, and cultural interests in an overseas immersion setting. Language prerequisite: two semesters of Russian.

Business Russian Language & Internship (BRLI) Program

BRLI combines a specially designed curriculum focusing on Russian language for the business world with an internship averaging 10-15 hours per week at a multinational company or business in Russia or Kazakhstan. Internship fields include business and innovation, investment, marketing, journalism, STEM, and more. Language prerequisite: four semesters of Russian.

Heritage Speakers Program (HSP)

HSP addresses the specific needs of students who speak Russian at home or with relatives, or who grew up speaking Russian and wish to strengthen their Russian skills. Through intensive, individualized instruction and cultural immersion activities, the program enables heritage speakers to make rapid gains in speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills.

All American Councils Study Abroad programs feature:

• Comprehensive pre-departure orientation in Washington, D.C. as well as on-site orientation in the host country
• Expert faculty and classrooms of 2-6 participants to maximize individual attention to each learner's needs
• 15-20 hours per week of in-class target language instruction in grammar, phonetics, conversation, culture and area studies
• Housing with carefully-vetted host families
• U.S. academic credit administered through Bryn Mawr College
• Conversation partners to assist participants with language learning
• Creative excursions that go beyond typical tourist destinations and offer new insights into the host country life and culture

SCHOLARSHIPS

Students admitted to American Councils programs are eligible to receive financial support from a wide range of sources, including the U.S. Department of State (Title VIII), U.S. Department of Education (Fulbright-Hays), the Dan E. Davidson Fellowship, and more. See information about financial aid sources here.

APPLICATION & QUESTIONS

Prospective applicants should visit the program website for more information and to access the online application. The application deadline for these Spring 2020 programs is October 15, 2019. Please do not hesitate to reach out either by phone (202-833-7522) or by email (outbound@americancouncils.org) with any questions regarding the programs or the application process.