American Councils (ACTR)
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American Councils (ACTR) is a program provider offering 5 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad and Intensive Language abroad programs in 11 countries such as South Korea, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Armenia.
American Councils (ACTR) offers comprehensive research and study abroad programs to fit numerous academic and professional endeavors. From language immersion and area studies, to the energy and business sectors, American Councils has a program to advance your education and career. Start your journey today.
Study Abroad with American Councils (ACTR)
"It was a great personal development experience in addition to a very helpful linguistic and academic one. I would recommend taking a year to study language and culture to any student with the ability to do so."
A student University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"I learned a lot about living on my own, I improved my russian language skills, and made some great lifelong friends."
Jessica J University of Maryland - College Park
"Yes! I feel very connected to academic resources in Georgia and prominent linguists in the country. I also had a great time with my host family. "
A student Florida State University
"I made huge language gains, which was my intention for going. I also met lifelong friends and learned a lot about Russian people, culture, and history, which I loved. "
Maggie L Temple University
"This was a great program perfectly tailored to my language learning needs. I had intensive language classes almost every day of the week, lived with a Tatar-speaking host family, and received amazing support from both the American Councils administration and staff at the local institute."
Keely B Indiana University - Bloomington
"It was so worthwhile. THe support was great, and I loved every aspect of it. My host family was amazing, and the amount of freedom and support balance was perfect. I grew but also felt that I was taken care of and could ask for help when I needed it. "
Victoria S Stanford University
"Peoples' core values can be extremely different and resolutely impact their approach to life (deepened my understanding of American and Russian cultures). Sooooooo worthwhile."
Eve L Brandeis University
"Intense and intimate cultural exposure to life in Russia."
jim.labbe Portland State University
"My language skills improved and I learned more about Russian culture. Definitely worthwhile."
A student George Mason University
"I was also able to conduct my predissertation research when not in class. Mostly, I loved my host family and speaking to them in Russian."
Emily E Michigan State University
"Better understanding of Russian people, history and culture."
A student University of Kentucky
"I learned not only how to express my thoughts, ideas, and emotions in another language, but also learned how to better understand the Russian people. Definitely a worthwhile experience!"
Christopher M American University
"I learned to be more understanding and less judgemental of the culture I was immersing in. It was worthwhile."
Patricia A Brandeis University
"That what Americans expound as being Russia is completely false. I garnered a completely different understanding of the country after my time in Moscow Plus. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I wished to improve my Russian language skills while abroad. I was able to improve my Russian however I did not enjoy my time abroad. "
A student Barnard College
"Yes"
Lauren T The University of Texas at Austin
"Absolutely worthwhile. The culture is vastly different from anything I was used to, which was challenging, but in only five weeks I feel like my experience has prepared me for almost any other country I could find myself."
Chris S The University of Texas at Austin
"Yes. So much more independent and outgoing from it. Greatly impacted my cultural awareness. I am much more openminded. I know a lot about Russian history and culture aspects I could have only gained from living there. I am now double majoring thanks to this program. I absolutely loved everything about their culture."
Katherine L The University of Texas at Austin
"Absolutely. I've learned a lot about myself, Russian culture and language, and my interests looking forward."
Lilia C Tufts University
"For how expensive the experience was, I and many of my classmates were extremely unprepared for the situations we were going to expect. Part of this is the fault of the SAO, and part of this is because of the extreme weather conditions we experienced in our study time. I really feel like the SAO could have done a better job plan..."
Elizabeth W The University of Texas at Austin
"Aside from the language and culture, I grew a lot as a person while studying abroad in Moscow."
Thomas K University of Wisconsin - Madison
