Summer Abroad St. Petersburg

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Summer AbroadSt. Petersburg

• program orientation
• March 11, 2009

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• introductions
• program overview curriculum and cultural
  orientation will take place in April
• student affairs information
• review the visa application
• questions
• collect forms
• meet again
• if you will be a true beginner, see Lynne
  deBenedette in Slavic Studies to begin learning
  the alphabet before the end of the semester.

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Arrive in Russia on June 7 and depart Russia on
July 25 2 courses 135 hours of
instruction RUSS 0250, Intensive Elementary
Russian The aim of Intensive Elementary Russian
is to develop basic communicative competence in
the Russian language, that is, to enable students
to interact using language which is both
grammatically correct and appropriate to the
situation. The course will develop comprehension
and use of contemporary Russian, will cover the
fundamentals of Russian grammar, vocabulary
acquisition and focus on oral communication.
Students will actively practice grammar
structures on-site, interacting in the St.
Petersburg environment with the help of trained
tutors. The course will develop all language
skills in an integrated approach, with more
stress placed on speaking and listening.
Classroom activities will use a variety of
techniques and authentic materials. RUSS 0350,
Intensive Intermediate Russian This course will
focus on development of language proficiency
while broadening understanding of Russian
culture. Includes expansion of vocabulary for
dealing with conversational topics and review of
Russian grammar. Focuses on development of
practical language skills as well as sensitivity
to cultural meaning.  Students at both the
intermediate and advanced levels may enroll in RU
0350. Both courses will be overseen by Lynne
deBenedette (Brown On-Site Coordinator) and
taught by the staff of the Nevsky
Institute. RUSS 1060, St. Petersburg A Window
on Russia Instructor Alexander LevitskyThis
course is an interdisciplinary exploration of
Russian cultural history through St. Petersburgs
literature, art and architecture, as well as its
urban and political history. This course will
include 3 hours per week of formal lectures and
4-5 hours of study trips to museums, galleries,
and architectural monuments. Students will
explore the history of Russian art, the
foundation and growth of the city of St.
Petersburg and its royal suburbs, the emergence
of St. Petersburg mythology in Russian literature
and culture and how these architectural and
literary monuments and sites capture Russian
history. St. Petersburg is an ideal site for this
intensive study since it is home to many renowned
Russian artists, writers, and poets, as well as
to groundbreaking political events. Host Family
accommodation
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Personal Safety Abroad

• Program emergency phone numbers in your cell
  phone or carry them with you so that you can
  contact program staff if you need assistance
• Always carry copies of identification, insurance
  information and the SOS card with you
• Always tell someone where you are going

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• Call your parents!
• We will monitor travel warnings and advisories.
• We have an emergency action plan that covers
  emergency communication, assembly and evacuation.

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Student Conduct

• The Brown Code of Conduct is in effect at all
  times
• Remember that you represent Brown University and
  its reputation for scholarly excellence
• The on-site director has the authority to dismiss
  a student from the program for academic and
  non-academic grounds

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Student Support

• Disability Support
• Mental Health Issues
• Physical Health Issues
• Crisis Management

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International SOSMember Services Benefits

• Travel Assistance
• Medical Assistance
• 24/7 Call Centers
• Students are strongly encouraged to use the
  International SOS
• services. To access the International SOS website
  directly you
• will need to enter Brown's International SOS
  Membership number
• 11BSGC000031 in the log-in section
• www.internationalsos.com

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Emergency Services
www.internationalsos.com
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Benefits of International SOS
Register Your Trip On-Line
Password Protected Medical Record
No Charge to Call SOS
Sign Up For Email Alerts
Pre-existing medical Condition call SOS about
options
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Emergency Information
In the event of a natural disaster, civil unrest
or terrorist attack, Brown has established
emergency protocols in place. Information will be
posted on Browns web site.

• Dont
• Panic - if you need emergency assistance call SOS
• Lose contact with the program

• Do
• Use common sense
• Take advantage of SOS Services
• Have a safe and rewarding experience

www.internationalsos.com
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documents

• Due by 12PM on April 1, 2009
• Visa Application (include all required documents)
• Completed visa application
• Email your flight itinerary (paid) to
  summerabroad_at_brown.edu
• 2 (matte) passport photos - you will need 6 more
  IN Russia
• HIV Cetification
• Passport
• Letter of Invitation from the Russian Ministry of
  Education (Brown provides this)
• Waivers
• Health Insurance Waiver (PDF) for visiting
  undergraduates
• General Travel Waiver (PDF)
• General Travel Waiver (PDF) for visiting
  undergraduates
• Your passport must be valid beyond the program
  end date
• (18 months for Russia)
• If you do not hold a US passport, you must also
  submit a copy of your I-20 and your F1 (or your
  immigration card)

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Visa Applications

• You must submit a complete application packet
  PLUS ONE COPY of the entire packet
• Contact summerabroad_at_Brown.edu with any questions
• You will receive your passport with visa in
  mid-May

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• questions
• collect forms
• meet again in April with faculty

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