From engaging with Russian students to studying Russian politics, economics and culture, students and alumni experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity through Wittenberg’s Russian Area Studies program.
Led by Dr. Scott Rosenberg, Associate Professor of History, this program wil consist of two courses: Africana Studies 270C (2 credits) and History 270C (4 credits). Students may also chose to have this experience count towards their Community Service requirement.
"Spending a year, semester, or even summer in a foreign country is a once in a lifetime experience. On study abroad, students can witness culture, history, politics and much more first hand. Students from almost every major at Wittenberg can and do study abroad. Some majors simply require earlier planning.
The 2011 International Student Orientation, which is required for all new International Students, is tentatively set for Monday, August 15, Tuesday, August 16 and Wednesday, August 17. New Student Days will begin on Thursday, August 18 and classes will begin Monday, August 22.
Wittenberg maintains a full-time Office of International Education to assist students with study and travel plans and to counsel them in integrating international dimensions with educational and life goals.
Once you have decided upon a study abroad program, you will receive the appropriate application and paperwork form the Director. Although many program applications vary, Wittenberg requires a minimum list of items to be completed with the application
Programs vary in price, and transferral of financial aid also varies from program to program. Here are some of the financial aid guidelines as they pertain to study abroad:
Direct exchanges: All forms of aid, Wittenberg and state and federal are applicable. Direct exchanges are programs where students pay Wittenberg costs and exchange places with a student at a specific foreign university. While direct exchange programs are available in many countries, such programs require a higher level of language competency and independence.
Any full-time Wittenberg student who has completed four semesters of study, maintains a cumulative 2.5 grade point average, and shows evidence of flexibility, maturity, and sensitivity to his or h er surroundings is eligible to apply for a study abroad program. You must also declare a major before you may study abroad.
