Housing and Meals

The program features homestays with Russian families. Living with a Russian family is a unique cultural experience that will enhance the students’ language acquisition, provide a support network, and create a safe, enjoyable, and friendly environment for a newly arrived international student. You will benefit from traditional Russian hospitality and will be able to develop friendships that will last beyond your stay in Russia. All the host families are carefully screened for security and appropriate living conditions. The Coordinator of Brown Program will make every effort to place you in a family that meets your needs and expectations.

Students will live for seven weeks with Russian host families. Each student will have his/her own room and a bathroom and other facilities shared with the host family. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy homemade food as your Russian host families will cook you breakfast and dinner.

Costs for lunch are not included in the program costs. Students are provided with a cell phone and are responsible for their telephone bills.