Sarah Anderson, David Baker, Jenna Capriotti, Bridget Good, Miranda Matheny, Ben Stuff

• Located about 3 hours east of Moscow

• One of Russia’s oldest cities

• Great mix of modern big city and

beautiful history

• It is great to see the differences between Russia and United States

• Provides a new perspective on healthcare

• It was informational to talk to the head nurses and doctors of the facility

• Questions were ALWAYS welcomed!

• Rehab facilities, orphanage, TB Clinic, Blood

donation centers, School of Gymnastics

• Offers schooling for nursing and many other healthcare professions.

• MCN students had the opportunity to sit in on several lecture and lab classes

with students

• Integrated into life as a Russian student

• Spent time with students outside of school to get a feel for what people our age do for fun

• Engaged in activities and lessons to enhance our understanding of the

Russian culture

• Day long excursions to other cities

• SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE! TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THEM!

• Cost may vary year to year

• 2015 Estimated costs:

• $500 MCN transcultural fee

• $135 passport

• $320 Visa & associated fees

• $830 plane ticket

• $150 Office of International Studies & Program study abroad fee

• $860 Tuition

• $25 Study abroad ISIC card

• $100 host family

• $90 spending/souveniors (averaged between 6 students)

TOTAL: $3010

• The experience is worth every bit of the cost!

• For the EXPERIENCE you may never get a chance like this again!

• For the FRIENDSHIPS becoming closer to fellow nursing students as well as making friends around the world

• For your EDUCATION changes your perspective of healthcare

• For your GROWTH becoming more aware of yourself & your capabilities