MOSCOW STATE UNIVERSITY

INSTITUTE OF ECONOMICS

INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN RELATIONS

Moscow, Russia   

Study at one of Russia’s premier institutions while experiencing day-to-day life in this vibrant city of 11 million. Students can retrace the path of Russia’s history and witness firsthand her re-emergence as a major political and economic force in the world. 

Participants may study a variety of subjects such as Russian language, international relations, or business, and earn a minor in Russian Language in one semester. One option is the Russian Studies program at the Moscow Humanities University. Students take 3-5 courses conducted in English in History, Political Science, Economics, or Business. They additionally take intensive intermediary through advanced courses in Russian language.

Paid excursions change each semester, but may include trips to St. Petersburg, Vladimir, or Suzdal, as well as tours of Red Square, the Kremlin, or Lenin's Mausoleum. There are also countless world-class museums, historic sites, and cultural events within the city of Moscow, all of them free or nearly free for students.

Students are encouraged to integrate their Russian language skills into day-to-day life while in Moscow. Participants have the option to live with host families or in a student residence hall.

The Stetson Abroad program is competitive. Enrollment is limited in all programs. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee admission to a given program in a given semester.

Web Sites

http://www.stetson.edu/other/international/

http://www.sras.org/

Scholarship information

Deadlines for Application Forms

Center for International Education:

386-822-8165

Overview:

Cost

• For students who live on campus and have a full meal plan, the cost for a semester abroad is approximately the same as the DeLand campus. Refer to the “Expenses” section of the most recent Stetson Bulletin for Comprehensive Fee information. Stetson merit aid, federal aid, state grants (such as FRAG), and other scholarships for study at Stetson are available for study abroad when the program of study is a Stetson Abroad program. Employee tuition benefits do not apply to study abroad programs. (In the event you decide to study abroad through a non-Stetson Abroad program, the financial aid you receive would more than likely not be available to use.)  It is important to contact the Office of Financial Aid to determine the best course of action for your particular situation. 
• Stetson covers basic expenses abroad including: tuition, housing, food, international health insurance, and some excursions.
• Expenses not covered include: travel to and from the study site (including airfare, train and bus travel), passport, visa, document mailings, and room deposits. Furthermore, meals in restaurants, personal travel, entertainment, etc. come at extra cost to the student. Participants are advised to have at least $100-200 per week abroad in personal funds available to them.

Accommodations

    ♦ Student residence:

• Off campus
• Shared room and bathroom
• Bedding and towel provided
• Meals on campus or cooked in dorm
• Laundry facilities in dorm
• Internet use in internet cafes
• Commute to campus

    ♦ Home stay

• Single room with shared bathroom
• Bedding and towels provided
• Some meals provided (stipend for meals that are not provided at home)
• Laundry at home or at public laundry
• Internet use in internet cafes
• Commute to campus

Program Requirements

• Sophomore standing
• 15 Stetson credits completed at time of application
• Russian 201 completed at time of departure
• 2.5 cumulative Stetson GPA at time of application and departure
• 3.0 Stetson Russian GPA at time of application and departure
• Good academic, judicial, and financial standing at time of application and departure
• All students are expected to enroll in the equivalent of 15 credits while abroad

Revised June 2008