There are many options for students that wish to study abroad. After at least two years of Russian language study, or one year plus one summer of intensive study, Macalester students select one of the following programs:
- C.V. Starr-Middlebury College
The C.V. Starr Middlebury College School in Russia offers three unique opportunities for students who wish to immerse themselves in the study of Russian language and culture. Its programs in Irkutsk, Moscow, and Yaroslavl encourage linguistic and cultural integration into university and community life.
- School for International Training
SIT Study Abroad is the pioneer in field-based, experiential programs for undergraduate students. This program provides a valuable independent research experience that students often turn into honors theses and use as a springboard into graduate studies.
- Council on International Educational Exchange
CIEE offers two programs in St. Petersburg, one that focuses on Russian language and culture, and one that focuses on Russian area studies, as well as an intensive summer program to help students improve their proficiency with the language.
- National Theater Institute
The O'Neill Moscow Art Theatre semester offers undergraduate students a living experience with one of the most accomplished and groundbreaking theaters in the world. Daily acting classes in the Stanislavsky System and the Michael Chekhov Technique, and movement classes including biomechanics and ballet, are complemented with voice, design, Russian language, and Russian theater history.
- American Councils Study Abroad in Russia
American Councils offers four study abroad programs, including the Advanced Russian Language and Area Studies Program, the Contemporary Russia Program, and the Heritage Speakers Program.
- Bard-Smolny Study Abroad Program
Smolny College is the only program in Russia to offer visiting North American students a broad range of liberal arts courses along with Russian as a Second Language (RSL). Strictly speaking, Smolny is not a "study abroad program." It is a four-year college with a diverse curriculum, faculty, and student body.
- Other Study Abroad Programs
Other organizations offer study abroad programs in Russia. Visit the AATSEEL website for a list of many more intensive languages and study abroad programs.
Please check with Macalester's Study Abroad Office to ensure that the program you are interested in meets the eligibility requirements for academic credit. The faculty at Macalester have spent considerable time in Russia and can also advise you on what to expect.
Notes from Abroad ...
Marisa Raether and the
Bronze Horseman
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Marisa Raether writes: "I studied abroad in St. Petersburg from January to May of 2007. In this picture, I am standing in front of the famous "Bronze Horseman" statue dedicated to Peter the Great, the founder of the city, which is situated on the bank of the Neva River near the Admiralty and St. Isaac's Cathedral (which you can glimpse in the background). St. Petersburg is full of beautiful statues and monuments, and this one was my absolute favorite. I squealed with delight every morning when I rode by it in the bus on the way to school. This statue is especially famous for the poem inspired by, Aleksandr Pushkin's "The Bronze Horseman," in which the statue comes to life and pursues a young Petersburger. It never came to life while I was nearby, but I don't doubt that it happens from time to time.
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