Work Study Programs in Moscow - Deadlines Extended

[Josh Wilson]

SEELANGers! 

We have another great offer - this time for your students! Please, address
any questions, concerns, or requests to us OFFLIST. 

The School of Russian Asian Studies (SRAS) has extended the application
deadlines for its work study programs in Moscow! All deadlines are now set
for the 31st of October.  

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*Work Study: Translation*

Application Deadline: October 31, 2008 (For spring semester, 2009)

SRAS Work Study Programs are academic programs based on SRAS's Russian
Studies Semester (RSS). Students on the translation program will receive
intensive and individualized Russian lessons and study the theory and
practice of translation. At the same time, students will translate
professionally and be placed in an office environment where they will
interact with Russian native speakers on a professional and personal basis.
Credit is available. 

Students receive discounted tuition (by about $1300), a $500 monthly living
stipend, the possibility to earn more for work produced beyond the
requirements of the program, and even the possibility of bonuses and raises
for those who work more than one semester. 

Details are available at: http://www.sras.org/sras_work_study_translation

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*Work Study: Business*

Application Deadline: October 31, 2008 (For spring semester, 2009)

SRAS Work Study Programs are academic programs based on SRAS's Russian
Studies Semester (RSS). Students on the business program will receive
intensive, business-focused Russian lessons and study the current
sociological, political, and economic factors that are driving Russian
business today. At the same time, students will be placed working directly
under the COO and CEO of a successful mid-sized international company to
help maintain and the further its growth. Credit is available. 

Students receive discounted tuition (by about $1300), a $500 monthly living
stipend, the possibility to earn more for work produced beyond the
requirements of the program, and even the possibility of bonuses and raises
for those who work more than one semester. 

Details are available at: http://www.sras.org/sras_work_study_business 

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*Work Study: Journalism*

Application Deadline: October 31, 2008 (For spring semester, 2009)

SRAS Work Study Programs are academic programs based on SRAS's Russian
Studies Semester (RSS). Students on the journalism program will receive
intensive, professionally-focused Russian lessons and have the opportunity
to study the current Russian mass media as it exists and operates today. At
the same time, students will be placed working in Moscow's most circulated
English-language daily researching stories in Russian and English and
reporting in English. Credit is available.

Students receive discounted tuition (by about $300), and a scholarship of up
to $975, dispersed in installments over the course of the internship. This
program is offered in partnership with The Moscow Times. 

Details are available at: http://www.sras.org/sras_work_study_journalism 

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Any questions on these programs may be addressed to: 

Josh Wilson
Asst. Director
The School of Russian and Asian Studies
Editor-in-Chief
Vestnik, The Journal of Russian and Asian Studies
www.sras.org 
jwilson at sras.org 

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