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St. Petersburg, located near the Gulf of Finland, is the second largest Russian city. Some of the most outstanding features of St. Petersburg are its beautiful palaces and churches and the “White Nights”, which peak at the end of June. Students at all levels of Russian may participate. Each student will register for two Duke Russian language courses appropriate to the student's level. Language placement will be based on coursework and a placement examination. All students are required to take a test at the end of the program. Grades will be based on performance in class and all written examinations (including the final). Examinations in the program will be developed and graded by the Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies of Duke University. Given the intense nature of this program, late arrival and/or early departure is not permitted. Pass/fail option or auditing is also not permitted.
Students will reside in university housing or home stays in St. Petersburg, and in hotels on excursions. The program fees include three meals a day (except on excursions). Meals will be available either at the university cafeteria, or prepared by the students in their apartments (food provided). Home stays are available on a limited basis for those students who prefer to live with a family. PROGRAM ITINERARY
TRANSPORTATION For the Duke in Russia summer program, students are required to fly to St. Petersburg round-trip as a group on a group flight arranged by Finnair. This group flight will depart New York 's JFK airport on May 7, 2008, on Finnair, and the return flight on Finnair to New York will depart St. Petersburg on June 28. The cost of this group flight is included in the overall program fee listed above, and once you have confirmed your seat, no portion of the flight is refundable. Beginning in 2008, Duke University is offering a new Duke
Engage program in St. Petersburg, Russia as well. Duke students who are Tuition for two courses: $4,704 * Non Duke students add $40 for a lifetime transcript fee. Total Due: Estimated cost of Books: $235 ‡ Program fee includes room, board (except on excursion), round trip airfare from New York to St. Petersburg, and excursions. The program fee does not include domestic travel in the U.S. , independent travel during the program, items of a personal nature or incidentals (i.e. books, laundry, beverages, etc.). Costs are based on an exchange rate expected to be in effect, and are subject to increase. PAYMENT SCHEDULE Upon notification of acceptance to the summer program by the director, students can confirm their space on the program by signing the ‘Commitment to Participate' form (a parent/guardian's co-signature is also required on this form). Students can access this form from the web: http://studyabroad.duke.edu/forms/summercommitment.pdf. After signing this form, students can fax it to the Duke Office of Study Abroad at 919-684-3083 or mail it to Duke University, Office of Study Abroad, 2016 Campus Drive, Box 90057, Durham, NC 27708. Please note that by signing this form, students are committing to participate in the summer program and agree to pay the full cost of the program, which includes the tuition and program fee listed above. This commitment form takes the place of a deposit. IMPORTANT DUE DATES The required 'Commitment to Participate' form (signed by student and parent/guardian) is due within three (3) weeks of notification of acceptance from the faculty director. Full program charges, payable to Duke University ($7,867 for Duke students, $7,907 for non-Duke students, which includes the $40 lifetime transcript fee), and billed by the Duke Bursar's office, will be due on the date specified on the bursar's bill. Summer invoices will be sent to your permanent home address. Remit payment to the Bursar per due date and address indicated on your statement. All financial arrangements involving Duke University must be completed prior to departure for the program. All other expenses are to be paid by students in Russia. WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES/ REFUND POLICY For more information on Duke's refund policy, please refer to the OSA website: http://studyabroad.duke.edu/summer/summerwithdrawal.html. Funds once sent to Russia are not recoverable. After the international plane ticket is issued, 10% of the cost of the ticket will be charged for cancellation. Duke undergraduates who receive need-based financial aid during the academic year are eligible to apply for financial aid for up to two Duke summer study abroad programs (and/or summer sessions in Durham) offering either one or two courses of credit. This aid is offered in addition to the eight basic academic year semesters of financial aid. Eligibility for aid will be determined in the same manner as academic year aid. Note: This policy does not apply to a summer abroad program taken prior to matriculation or after graduation from Duke. Applications are available on-line at http://studyabroad.duke.edu/forms/summerfinaid.pdf and in the Office of Study Abroad. Completed applications must be submitted to the Office of Study Abroad no later than Wednesday, February 6, 2008. Duke undergraduates in the Duke in Russia Program are eligible for Mac Anderson Scholarships for Duke foreign language summer study abroad. The scholarships will be awarded without regard to need. Applications are available on-line at http://studyabroad.duke.edu/forms/macandersonapplication.pdf, in the Office of Study Abroad and in the Office of Slavic and Eurasian Studies. Completed applications must be submitted to the Office of Study Abroad no later than Wednesday, February 6, 2008. Incomplete scholarship applications will not be considered. Summer program and scholarship applications as well as financial aid information will be accepted on a rolling admissions basis with a final deadline of Wednesday, February 6, 2008. To apply, please follow the steps below:
All participants must have a valid passport. For instructions, visit http://travel.state.gov/passport/index.html. A visa is required; visa instructions will be provided to the students by the program director to allow sufficient time for visa processing. The visa application requires that your passport remain valid for six months after the end date of the program. Non U.S. citizens should pay special attention to any additional visa requirements required for their specific citizenship by contacting the country embassy and consulting with the program director to find out if any visa restrictions are in effect. An International Student Identity Card (ISIC) is also required. Duke students may purchase this card for $22 from the Student Service Center, 101 Allen Bldg. Provide a small, ID-sized photo, payment and application; the card will be created at the Center. Non-Duke students can purchase ISICs at their home university or through STA Travel: www.statravel.com. After confirmation of enrollment, all non-Duke students must provide their ISIC number and expiration date to the Office of Study Abroad prior to departure for the program. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For further information, contact the Office of Study Abroad or:
Last updated:03 January 2008 |
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The Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies and the Office of Study Abroad of Duke University will offer a language and culture study program at St. Petersburg University in St. Petersburg, Russia. The program will be directed by Professor Edna Andrews of the Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies of Duke University. 
All classes are taught in Russian. A minimum of two semesters of Russian at the college level, or equivalent, is therefore strongly suggested. However, depending on the number of participants, beginning students may be accepted. All students who are accepted into the program must take a placement test before the spring semester ends. 
An excursion of several days to some area in the Russian Federation is being arranged, and will be announced later this fall. During the last week of the program, the group will be "on tour" in Moscow. In each of the Russian cities, the program will include visits to major sights as well as to cultural performances in the evenings (ballet, opera, theater, etc.). The program then returns to St. Petersburg for departure. Weekends and afternoons will be used for films and excursions to local sites and other cities near St. Petersburg. 