June 9–July 11, 2008
Five Weeks

The BGSU Summer Study abroad program is located in Saint Petersburg, founded by Peter the Great in 1703 as a "window to Europe.”  Today the city is the cultural capital of modern Russia. It combines Russian heritage and tradition with a distinctly European outlook. In the summer the natural phenomenon of White Nights attracts thousands of tourists, musicians, and artists, who celebrate the most romantic time of the year. Saint Petersburg State Mining Institute (Technical University) is Russia’s oldest institution of higher education, established in 1773 by order of Empress Catherine the Great. The university is also home to one of the world’s premier collections of minerals and gems.

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Program Features

• All levels Russian language classes and lectures on Russian culture, art, and history (in English);
• Additional course options on translation, film, and literature for advanced-level students;
• 9 BGSU semester credit hours;
• Placement, entrance, and exit testing;
• Highly qualified faculty of the Department of Russian Language and Culture;
• BGSU faculty member on site;
• Official certificate of having completed the program;
• Daily excursions to museums and theaters.

Accommodations
In a newly renovated dormitory within walking distance from the university, double occupancy. There is a cafe and a laundry on the ground floor of the dormitory. The dorm office is open 24 hours a day.

Basic Costs (excluding air fair and personal spending money)
BGSU tuition—$3,708
room and board—$1,000
BGSU study abroad fee—$50
visa application and mailing—$75 (est.)

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid through BGSU can apply it to study abroad. For additional information about outside financial aid: Office of Financial Aid, 231 Administration Building, phone (419) 372-2651, fax (419) 372-0404.
Travel grants application forms for BGSU students are available at the Center for International Programs, McDonald North, Suite 61, phone 419) 372-0479, Fax: 419.372.2429, Email: edabroad@bgsu.edu and also on line educationabroad.bgsu.edu/container.php?x=travelgrant.
Deadline for these grant applications is March 1, 2008.

FOR BGSU STUDENTS: MANDATORY ORIENTATION, 18 APRIL
The education abroad office is holding the mandatory pre-departure orientation for Summer 08 Education Abroad students, on Friday, 18 April 2008, 4:30-6:00 P.M. in Olscamp Hall 115.

TENTATIVE AGENDA

4:30 Welcoming remarks and Overview (Bruce Edwards/Jeff Grilliot)
4:40-5PM Student Affairs (Michael Ginsburg)
5PM-5:15 Counseling Center
5:15-5:30 Safety and Security Abroad (film)
5:30-5:50 Culture Shock and Re-entry (Tammy Mazure, EA-GA)
5:50-6:00 Q&A/Concluding Remarks (Edwards/Grilliot)

For more information or to receive an application form please write:
Dr. Irina Stakhanova
phone  (419) 372-7135, fax (419) 372-2571

Department of German, Russian and East Asian Languages
Shatzel Hall 103          
Bowling Green State University 
Bowling Green, OH 43403