Students who have completed one semester of nursing fundamentals should consider developing their nursing skills in the western-Ukrainian city of Chernivtsi.

“Students have the opportunity to experience healthcare in a developing country and the ability to compare and contrast it with current healthcare in the United States,” said Marianne Craven, co-director of the program. “They will have a rich cultural experience culminating in a visit to the Crimea where Florence Nightingale is renowned for her development of nursing science.”

Travel within Russia includes the surrounding villages of Chernivtsi, the Carpathian Mountains, and the coast of the Black Sea. Within the beautiful land, centuries of history lie in the European city near the borders of Moldova and Romania.

Cost: $1,895

Tentative Dates: May 10-June 12, 2010.

Anticipated curriculum: Nursing 4410 (3 credits), Nursing 481R (3 or 4 credits)

Participants must have completed one semester of nursing fundamentals.

Application deadline in order to save $300: Dec. 18, 2009

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Applications are available in the International Center in WB147 or at www.uvu.edu/international/isp.

Financial aid: Pell grants and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to any programs, based on eligibility. Applicants must have a current FAFSA form on file at the Financial Aid Office (BA105) and complete all necessary application forms for financial aid. Many programs offer additional need based grants to qualified students. For an application, visit www.uvu.edu/international/isp.

More questions?

Visit the International Center in WB147 or call 801-863-8709

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Cost: $2,995 for four week programs, $5,195 for the eight week program

Tentative dates:

Early May-early June 2010- Four weeks of classes in Cáceres and four days in Madrid

Early June-early July 2010-Four days in Madrid and four weeks in Cáceres

Early May-early July 2010- Eight weeks in Cáceres and four days in Madrid

Application deadline in order to save $300: Jan. 19, 2010

For more information contact the department of languages at Alexia.Powell@uvu.edu or call Baldomero Lago, assistant professor of Spanish at 801-863-7301.

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Moscow, the symbolic heart that has always sustained vast Russia, is open to students wishing to study abroad. Accepted participants have the chance to live in the capital of Moscow, while studying Russian in partnership with Moscow State University.

“This is one of the world’s most respected and intellectually rigorous universities,” said Marina Panina, Russia program director. “Small classes provide individual attention, but beyond this, students have the great advantage of being taught by professors of Russian and Russian studies who specialize in teaching their native language as a second language. Students gain competence more swiftly than they could imagine.”

Although not geographically central, Moscow has been the historical and political center of the country during its most chaotic times.

Visits within Russia will include the Kremlin, DUMA (the Russian parliament), St. Basil’s Cathedral and Lenin’s Tomb on Red Square, art and historical museums, Kuskovo Estate and Star City, the training ground for Russian cosmonauts. Students will also take a two-day trip to St. Petersburg, the “Venice of the North.”

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Cost: $2,995

Tentative Dates: May 8 to June 8 2010

Anticipated Curriculum:

Russian 1010, Russian 2020, Russian 3520, Russian 1020, Russian 3050, Language 291R, Russian 2010, Russian 3200

Application deadline in order to save $300: Dec. 18, 2009

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When talking about Germany, many may look back to Nov. 9, 1989 when communism crumbed with the fall of the Berlin wall.

However, in the 20 years since, the changes that have taken place are undeniable. Through the struggles of finding a new identity and breaking down mental walls, Berlin has undergone a significant transformation and become the youngest of Europe’s metropolitan centers.

“Berlin is a wonderful, student-oriented, international city. It is rich in culture and history,” said Jeff Packer, Germany program director.  “Every week there are events for every taste and interest, whether your interests are in high culture, pop music festivals, food, or whatever.”

Students from the summer 2009 trip found that they savored the fabulous food and enjoyed the architecture. The summer 2010 trip should be especially interesting as Berlin celebrates 20 years since the reunification of East and West.

In addition to the activities in Berlin, students will also take side trips to Dresden, Potsdam, and possibly also Weimar.

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Cost: $3,095

Tentative Dates: May 3 to May 29 2010

Anticipated Curriculum:

German 1010, German 2010, German 2700, German 380R, German 1020, German 2020, German 3030, Language 291R

Application deadline in order to save $300: Dec. 18, 2009

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Photo courtesy of Meggie Woodfield

Enrich yourself with for four to seven weeks in the cities of Nice and Paris. See the French Riviera, the Louvre museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and many other treasures of Cannes, Nice, Monte Carlo and of course Paris, the city that many people call the “cultural capital of the world.”

Attendees will be immersed in French while living with a French family. “Culture and language converge in some of the most scenic and historic locations of France. This is an experience that … will influence a student over a lifetime,” said Tammy Christensen, French instructor and an instrumental part of the program.

The study abroad program is now accepting applications; save $300 if you sign up before Dec. 18.  Applications will be accepted until Jan. 29, or until the program has filled. You could earn between four to 11 credit hours in language, humanities and art appreciation courses while simultaneously enjoying a foreign country and culture.

Bon voyage.

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Cost: $2,995 for four week programs, $4,195 for seven week program

Tentative dates:

May-early June 2010 – Three weeks of classes in Nice and one week in Paris

June 2010 – One week in Paris and three weeks of classes in Nice

May through mid-June 2010 – Six weeks in Nice and one week in Paris

Anticipated curriculum: French 1020, French 2020, Language 291R, French 2010, French 460R

Application deadline in order to save $300: Dec. 18, 2009

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