Description

The Kyrgyz Summer Adventure Program combines three weeks of intensive language study in Bishkek and one week of horse-trekking through rugged Central Asian mountains.

During the three weeks in Bishkek, an excursion program will be provided which may include tours to Ala-Archa National park, the Burana Tower (a IXth century minaret), Song Kul Lake and the petroglyphs on the north shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. Cultural components in Bishkek could include a night at the opera, Soviet historical monuments, the nearby Manas-Aili museum, and Kyrgyz oral poets.

Highlights

The program includes a week-long horseback ride to tour the countryside and practice the language.

Subject Areas

• Asian Studies
• Culture
• Russian & Slavic Studies

Cost in US$:

Program Fees Include:

* Tuition
* home stay with half board in Bishkek
* Cultural program
* 7-day trek on horseback (all meals included)
* Health and accident insurance
* Pre-departure materials, local orientation
* Round-trip airport transfers
* Use of a mobile phone
* SRAS in-country support

Tuition allows for 60 hours language (Russian and/or Kyrgyz), and six hours Introduction to Central Asia (History, Economics/Politics, Culture).

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, Canadian and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living

Scholarships are Available

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-3 weeks

The School of Russian and Asian Studies's Mission Statement

The School of Russian and Asian Studies (SRAS) is a team of consultants and advisers dedicated to education and educational opportunities in Russia and Eurasia.

Year Founded

1996