Description

Translation Abroad is a practical academic program which offers intensive Russian lessons and professional, hands-on translation experience.

Highlights

Translation Abroad is designed to give students the skills and experience they need. With individualized Russian lessons, cultural immersion, and hands-on experience translating political, legal, technical, and/or marketing material for businesses, museums, or NGOs, participants will have experience translating in the office and translating independently.

Qualifications

Applicants should have native English skills, strong English composition skills and advanced Russian language skills. No previous experience or education in translation is needed.

Intern Types

• Linguistics

Languages

• Russian

Subject Areas

• Intensive Language
• Languages / Linguistics
• Russian Language And Literature

Cost in US$:

Program Fees Include:

Program costs include tuition for study as outlined, visa and registration, pre-departure materials, local orientation, health and accident insurance, dormitory housing, round-trip airport transfers, use of a mobile telephone, and SRAS in-country support.

Experience Required

yes

No previous translation experience is required, but intermediate-advanced Russian language skills are required.

This Program is open to

American, Canadian and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

In a small effort to improve the quality of the world's translations, SRAS is offering one 500 USD grant each semester to help young translators go abroad to jump-start their career as a translator.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

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