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American Councils: RLASP Area Studies - The Baltic States, NATO, and Russia (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Tallinn, Estonia
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: American Councils (ACTR) 
Fact Sheet:
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English, Russian Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior, 5-grad student, 6-other
Housing Options: Homestay Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: European Studies, History, International Relations, International Studies, Political Science, Russian, Russian Studies, Social Science
Program Type: Field Study, Study Abroad Minimum GPA: 2.7
Click here for a definition of this term Program: Direct
Program Description:

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Advanced Russian Language and Area Studies Program: Area Studies Track
The Baltic States, NATO, and Russia


Explore the frontlines of European history, culture, and security—while mastering Russian in one of the world’s most innovative and dynamic capitals.

Tallinn, Estonia, is a city where medieval towers rise beside tech startups, where tradition meets the digital future, and where the conversations of today shape the geopolitics of tomorrow. As a student in this program, you’ll live with a welcoming local family, connect with university peers, and discover how the Baltic States have become a bridge between East and West.

Program Features

Offered in Tallinn, Estonia.

Available during Fall, Spring, and Academic Year terms.
 
15 hours per week of courses on the historical, religious, economic, and political forces shaping the Baltic region and East Europe today taught in English; 5 hours per week of in-class Russian language study in small groups. Classes are taught by faculty of the Department of Russian and East European Studies, the Department of History, and the Department of Government at Tallinn University.

Russian language conversation partners for two hours per week.
 
Housing with carefully-selected, experienced host families who provide two meals per day.

Weekly excursions led by U.S. resident directors to local sites of historical and cultural significance, such as theatres, museums, and national parks. Examples of past excursions include a walking tour of Old Town Tallinn, handcraft/traditional art workshops, Kumu Art Museum, Eesti Meremuuseu (Seaplane Harbor), cooking classes, and the Tallinn Outdoor Museum.

Regional field studies excursions outside the host city, led by U.S. resident directors to cities such as Narva and/or Tartu. In addition, the resident director leads students on an extended trip to either Latvia or Lithuania during the semester to further broaden their experience of the Baltics.

Participants earn 15-16 U.S. academic credits per semester in history, political science, international studies, and Russian language through Bryn Mawr College.

Comprehensive health, accident, and evacuation insurance for all participants abroad.

Financial Aid

Financial aid from American Councils is available for RLASP. Please visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about available scholarships.

Eligibility Requirements

Minimum 2.7 GPA
At least 18 years old by application deadline

Application Deadlines

Fall and Academic Year programs: March 15
Spring programs: October 15

Interested in learning more?

Complete program information, including an online application, is available on the RLASP Area Studies - The Baltic States, NATO, and Russia website.
 
Check out our Facebook and Instagram for photos and stories from program participants!

Questions?

Contact American Councils at outbound@americancouncils.org.