CIEE: St. Petersburg - Russian Area Studies

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This program is designed for students who have an interest in Russia. The program can accommodate different levels of language proficiency, especially beginning and intermediate Russian language students.

Program Snapshot

* Improve your Russian language proficiency with intensive training
* Liv... More

Provider: CIEE
Location(s): St. Petersburg, Russia
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C.J. R.

03/19/2012

Russia: No Where Like It

I would not mind living and working in St. Petersburg for a short time.

Mallory S.

07/28/2011

St. Petersburg: A Cold Climate With Amazing People

Very worth while. not only did i learn in the class room but i learned a lot about myself as well.

MARGARET F.

07/28/2011

Magnificent Saint Petersburg

Definitely. Left knowing NOTHING about Russia, still came back with more questions than answers, but with a slight insight into the mystery.

Andrew N.

05/08/2011

Russians Meet California

Yes I love to speak to people of Russian culture of Russian language. It is rare for Russians to speak to Americans. Russians have this sense that they are the best or richest culture in the world. In the same way Chinese and Americans feel of themselves. I liked separating myself from America and telling Russians about how grea...

Devon B.

01/14/2011

Immersion Russia

Extremely. I learned so much about Russian culture and about the people of Russian

Julia S.

10/20/2010

St. Petersburg: The Window To Europe And Russia

I am very glad I studied abroad. I was able to make friends with Russians, and understand what challenges I am ready to face ( and which ones I am not). I think studying in Russia helped me learn a lot about myself.

Kelly K.

01/20/2010

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It was extremely worthwhile and other than my housing, I was very satisfied with my experience abroad.

Megan C.

12/03/2009

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It was definitely worthwhile. I learned so much about Russia, made some wonderful friends, and even want to go back! It really lends some perspective to your university studies, which can be a bit of a bubble.