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Undergraduate Programs and Opportunities

Study Abroad

The Havighurst Center, in cooperation with the Russian program in the Department of German, Russian, Asian, and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures (GRAMELAC), recommends the following language programs to students interested in studying abroad in Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia.

Lithuania Program

Miami University’s Havighurst Center for Russian and Post-Soviet Studies created the Lithuania Program, which will help bring attention to this Baltic country, NATO ally, and EU member as well as allow Miami students to study in Lithuania (including internship and research opportunities).  For more information, contact Dr. Neringa Klumbyte, Anthropology, klumbyn@miamioh.edu.

Russian Language in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Spend a semester immersed in Russian language in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan through Miami's new Co-Sponsored program. Students will take intensive Russian language and Kyrgyz culture courses, and will have the opportunity to stay with a host family to further increase their language skills. 

CIEE Russian Language Program in Tallinn, Estonia

Semester or year-long, Requires 4 semesters of college-level Russian (or equivalent)

American Councils Advanced Russian Language and Area Studies Program (RLASP)

Spring, Academic Year, and Summer (8 weeks), Requires 2 semesters of college-level Russian (or equivalent)

Summer Russian Language Instruction at Vilnius University, Lithuania

For more information, contact Dr. Neringa Klumbyte, Anthropology, klumbyn@miamioh.edu.

Student Clubs

The Havighurst Center is proud to offer funding support to student clubs at Miami which focus on Eastern Europe, Russian, and/or Eurasia. Have an idea for a new club? Let us know!

Russian and Eastern European Club

Miami University's RUS/EE Club offers students the opportunity to learn about Russia and Eastern European countries. They meet bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 6 pm in 303 Harrison Hall and hold a number of events each semester including cultural dinners, presentations, and movie nights. For more information about Russian Club, please contact club advisor sutclibm@miamioh.edu

Lithuanian Club

The Miami University Lithuanian Club is a social club that focuses on the celebration of the Lithuanian culture, language, and people. The goal of the Miami Lithuanian Club is to promote and strengthen bonds in the Lithuanian community. If you want to join the Lithuanian Club, e-mail club advisor Neringa Klumbyte klumbyn@miamioh.edu