Winter program in SIBERIA

Sat Sep 9 02:39:53 UTC 2006

Natasha, do participants pay for their own transportation plus a participation 
fee? How much Russian can they actually learn in ten days, and, for that 
matter, how much of their native language can they teach in that amount of 
time? CS

Quoting Natasha Bodrova <cosmoschool2 at MAIL.RU>:

> Dear Colleagues, 
> 
> The Educational Center "COSMOPOLITAN", located in Novosibirsk, the largest
> city in Siberia, Russia, is accepting applications for participation in the
> "SIBERIAN WONDERLAND" Winter Language Camp. Could you please inform your
> students and colleagues about the program that we offer:
> 
> The Winter camp is run from January 2nd until January 12th, 2007, and is a
> unique opportunity to celebrate the coolest festive season in Siberia with
> lots of exciting events, and experience all the winter fun you have ever
> dreamed of in ten days.
> 
> The program is a great chance for international participants to learn the
> Russian language and get a first-hand experience of the Russian culture. It
> provides the unique cultural opportunity of daily interaction with the
> Russian children, youth and adults. The RUSSIAN COURSE is organized for
> overseas students and volunteer teachers and includes language studies as
> well as learning about the Russian culture, history and society.
> 
> We are looking for native speakers of English, German, French and possibly
> other languages, who would like to be VOLUNTEER TEACHERS of their language at
> the winter camp. No previous teaching experience is required. University
> students are eligible to apply as volunteer teachers. We are looking for
> people who are energetic, enthusiastic, open-minded, sociable, enjoy camp
> experiences, are willing to share their knowledge and culture. 
> 
> We also seek people worldwide (middle school through university STUDENTS, and
> ADULTS) to join the Winter Camp as students of the Russian course and enjoy
> all the exciting activities scheduled within the program.
> 
> The major benefits to join our winter program are as follows:
> 1) You don't have to be a professional teacher in order to
> volunteer for the program. The most important aspect is your willingness to
> participate and share your knowledge and culture, as well as your enthusiasm
> and good will. University students are eligible to apply as volunteer
> teachers. You will gain valuable practical experience, proven ability and
> contacts that you can use to get a future job.  
> 2) Participation fee that all our foreign participants pay covers expenses on
> accommodation and ALL meals. If you
> come to Russia (Siberia) on your own or through a travel agency you will
> spend much more money compared to what you would pay to participate in our
> program. Our program is a not-for-profit one. You won't need much pocket
> money either, you may need some to buy souvenirs and gifts to take back
> home.
> All other expenses (airport pick-up, local transportation, excursions) will
> be
> covered by the participation fee.
> 3) You will be attending Russian languages classes every day and you won't
> have to pay extra for the Russian course. It is provided as a benefit to all
> our volunteer teachers. Russian classes are taught by well-educated native
> speakers trained to teach foreigners. You will be placed in a group
> according to your level of Russian. No previous knowledge of Russian is
> required.
> 4) We organize an exciting cultural, social and excursion program for
> volunteer teachers of the camp, which is a very enriching experience.
> You will be involved in interaction with the Russian children, youth and
> adults all the time. This is the kind of experience you will never get if
> you go as a tourist.
> 5) You will gain a first-hand experience of the Russian culture and life
> style and particularly the Siberian one. They say if you want to know what
> real Russia is like you should go to Siberia.
> 6) We provide all our foreign participants with an invitation that they will
> need to obtain the Russian visa, and we organize their registration on
> arrival.
> 7) You will meet people from other countries who are going to participate in
> this program and this is a very interesting experience. Many of our former
> foreign participants keep in touch with each other after the program and
> even visit each other in all the different countries.
> 8) We also offer excursion packages which include trips to Moscow, St.
> Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk,
> Lake Baikal, the Altai Mountains, TransSiberian Railroad, 'Welcome to
> Siberia' program. All the details and tour descriptions are available at
> request.
> 
> 
> * Have you always wanted to add some meaning to an overseas adventure?
> * Do you want a new, challenging experience?
> 
> * Do you like to meet people from other countries and get your energy from
> working towards a goal as part of a team?
> 
> * Are you willing to gain experience, improve communication abilities, and
> develop skills that will help in your future employment?
> 
> * Have you ever daydreamed about gaining insight into the Russian culture and
> life in a way no traveler could?
> 
>  
> 
> If 'yes' is the answer, our program  is the best way for you to spend your
> winter vacation! For further details please email cosmopolitan at online.nsk.su
> or cosmoschool2 at mail.ru 
> 
> 
> Regards,
> 
>  
> 
> Natasha Bodrova,
> 
>  
> 
> Director of the Educational Center "Cosmopolitan",
> 
>  
> 
> Novosibirsk, Russia
> 
>  
> 
> cosmopolitan at online.nsk.su
> 
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