| Discover Russia Learn more about the amazing Russian culture and study abroad opportunties through the Russian Club. TU has a sister university in Zelenograd, Russia and exchanges each year. Take a walk on Red Square and see an opera at the Bolshoi Theatre! |
Russia's Amazing History Russia is a truly unique country and has a rich history behind it. As you learn more about the immense change and opportunity in Russia today, learn about the times of Tsars, the change to communism, and Russia's beginnings with capitalism. |
| The Arts in Russia Russia is well known for its opera and figure skating. Since long ago, great emphasis has been placed on the arts, from the times of Catherine the Great and the Hermitage until today. Learn about the rich and diverse museums in Russia, and its unique role that it plays in culture today. |
Thinking Jobs? Think Russian. As Russia emerges from communism and faces the new century, market forces and opportunity are fast at work inside of Russia. If you are interested in international business or working with the government, learning the language that over 220 million people speak will broaden your future opportunities. |
| Rich Literature No other country has produced writers on the scale that Russia has. Ranging from Dostoevsky to Tolstoy, and more contemporary writers that include Solzhenitsyn and Yevtushenko, any student interested in the literature that has defined the world will find new insights by studying Russian. |
A Shrinking World With decreasing transportation costs and a revolution in communication technology, Russia is closer than it ever has been in the past. Now only a phone call or email away, Russia will work increasingly with the United States and the rest of the world, making Russian an even more important language to speak. |
Study Abroad in Zelenograd, Russia |
| MIET | IBE | Zelenograd | Russia | The 2003 Summer Trip |
The University of Tulsa in partnership with IBE (Institute of International Business Education) is proud to offer its students a study abroad summer program in Zelenograd, Russia. Whether studying at MIET or IBE , enjoying excursions, or lounging in their Russian homes, students get to explore the many wonders of Russia. The program is usually six weeks from the last week of June through the first week of August. However, some students elect to extend their studies till late December. Course work is applicable to the language requirements for nearly all majors in the colleges of Engineering, Arts and sciences, Business, and Law. Study abroad can also be used for achieving an International Studies Certificate or can even be used as general electives. MIET
The Academic Program Participants enroll in two or three three-credit courses offered in conjunction with MIET . A three-credit intermediate Russian language course and a Russian cultural awareness course are taken by all participants. An elective course (in a technical area if appropriate) will be arranged after the participants are selected. Language prerequisite for this program is one academic year or TU's eight credit hour intensive Russian course, which is offered during the first summer session. Lodging and Meals Participants are housed in Zelenograd residences. Most students will eat most of their meals with their host families. On class days, lunches are served in the MIET cafeteria. Excursions While staying in Zelenograd, the group enjoys several day trips to Moscow's museums and theaters. A tour of selected cities in the historic "Golden Ring" is one of the program's highlights. Programs Co-Directors Dr. Elena Doshlygina, visiting instructor, TU Dept. of Languages, and Dr. Gerald R. Kane, TU College of Engineering and Applied Sciences are the programs co-directors. Program Cost & Financial Aid The cost of the 2003 Zelenograd Summer Program was approximately $5,400, which included classroom instruction and academic credits from The University of Tulsa, textbooks, room and board in Zelenograd, round-trip transportation from Tulsa to Zelenograd, hotels, transportation in Russia, and admission fees during all excursions. Financial aid may be available to University of Tulsa students who might otherwise not be able to participate in the program. Students who wish to apply for a scholarships should complete the appropriate sections of the admissions application. Application and Payment To request application forms or more information regarding the Zelenograd Summer Program, contact: University of Tulsa students are interviewed on campus; others may be interviewed by telephone. It is important to apply early to ensure full consideration for admission to the program. Admission decisions will be made and announced monthly beginning in January. Completed applications and all supporting documents must be received at the Study Abroad Office no later than April 1. Within 15 days of receiving notification of acceptance, successful applicants who are not seeking financial aid must pay a deposit of $200. Deposits are non refundable. Students who wish to leave the U.S. from a city other than Tulsa may do so provided they assume any additional costs. Under all circumstances, local (Russia) travel arrangements require that all participants arrive in Moscow on the same flight. |