“The more I work in Russia, the more I am surprised to learn how often I need to reference Russian literature, history, geography, and, of course, language. In a globalized economy, knowledge workers need a competitive edge, and Grand Valley's Russian studies program did that for me.”                                                                                                                                           

- James Class, Ph.D. (GEORGETOWN), Director, Global Public Policy, Merck & Co, Inc.

Russian Studies Study Abroad Programs

Enhance your Russian language proficiency, improve your problem-solving skills, and gain an invaluable experience. There is no better place for a Russian Studies student to be in then in Russia and former Soviet Union countries. Immerse yourself with a homestay while studying at SRAS: Novosibirsk State University (Russia), Develop your Russian language while attending ACUA Bard College (Kyrgyzstan), or travel around Russia on a weekend after a long day at KEI: Moscow State University (Russia).           

Students interested in combining their study abroad experience with an internship, or just looking to do an internship have some options as well. Customized internships are available through some external providers such as, SRAS and AUCA Bard College.

Academic Advice

• Department input requested
• Consider fulfilling your Issues General Education requirement abroad. Find out how!

Restrictions

• Russian Studies students are encouraged to study abroad.
• No restrictions have been identified by the Russian Studies program. 
• Courses will be evaluated on a case to case basis through the course equivalency process.

Keep in Mind

• Once you have selected a program, be sure to meet with your adviser at least three months prior to departing for your program.
• Be sure to explore both GVSU and external options by browsing the Program Suggestions below. Students are not limited to GVSU study abroad programs.
• There are several opportunities to intern and or volunteer while abroad.
• Students are also able to fulfill General Education requirements abroad, including their General Education Issues requirement.

To determine the GVSU course equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please view the “How to Request Course Equivalencies” page. For more information email Department Contact below.

Jeremy Robinson 
[email protected] 
(616) 331-8907 
D-2-136 Mackinac Hall