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Internships in Estonia

Choose from English- and Estonian-speaking programs.

As the capital of Estonia, Tallinn is known for its rich cultural heritage. Tallinn is situated just off the shore of the Gulf of Finland and offers a beautiful array of sites. Students who are interested in finance or information technology should be especially drawn to this city, which boasts one of the most digitally integrated infrastructures in the world. However, Tallinn’s cobblestone streets, breathtaking architecture, and diverse economy beckon students of any discipline.

Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia belong to the Eurozone and as such offer visa-free travel. Their proximity to other major European capitals likewise makes for attractive hubs.

DATES

Winter 2019: 19-20 January – 13-17 April
Spring/Summer 2019: 18-19 May – 10-14 August
Fall 2019: 14-15 September – 7-11 December

HOUSING

Students will live in a dormitory/hostel and are responsible for providing their own meals. Accommodations include a refrigerator and cooking facilities.

COURSES

Students are required to enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester (this means 6 credit hours per term of spring-summer combined). Interns may choose from the following courses that count towards completing the European Studies Minor.

**English-Speaking**

(For those on English-speaking Internships only):
EUROP 336R: European Studies. (.5-6 credits)
EUROP 490R: Senior Seminar in European Studies. (3 credits)
IAS 399R: Academic Internship: International. (.5-9 credits)

**Courses in Estonian**

(For those on non-English-speaking Internships):
ESTON 305R Language Skills Development (4 variable credit hours)
ESTON 321R Advanced Grammar (3 credit hours)
ESTON 330R Cultural History of Estonia (3 credit hours)
ESTON 350R Advanced Language Study for Career Purposes (3 credit hours)
ESTON 490R Special Studies in Second Language Acquisition (3 variable credit hours)

*In addition, students may choose from the following courses that count towards completing the European Studies Minor.
EUROP 336R: European Studies. (.5-6 credits)
EUROP 490R: Senior Seminar in European Studies. (3 credits)
IAS 399R: Academic Internship: International. (.5-9 credits)

COST

$5,200-5,700
Includes: LDS undergraduate tuition (increased cost for graduate and non-LDS students), Baltic Center tuition, internship placement, international health insurance coverage, housing, and visa support.
Does not include: textbooks ($30–35), airfare, personal expenses, meals.

Cost for Accompanying spouses: $1,300-1,800
Includes: LDS undergraduate tuition for 3 credits, internship placement, international health insurance coverage, housing, and visa support.

PREPARATION

Students are required to participate in the prep course: IAS 369R during the second block of the winter semester. Part-time BYU students and non-BYU students pay an additional $250 (approximately) tuition fee for enrolling in the required pre-departure class.
Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the end of the program and have at least two blank pages.
Accompanying spouses need to be credit-bearing participants in the program.
Spouses will also need to apply online and take the preparation course.

FUNDING SOURCES

Regular BYU tuition scholarships and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to international programs.
Students who submit the financial aid section of the ISP application, and who have a current FAFSA form on file at the Financial Aid Office (A-41 ASB), will be considered for a Study Abroad scholarship.
Academic departments and colleges may assist with scholarships and grants. Private grants and scholarships outside of BYU may also assist (see kennedy.byu.edu/student/scholarships).
The College of Humanities provides a $2,000 program discount to students majoring in the humanities and participating in international internships. Contact Dr. Brown for details.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Complete the online application at kennedy.byu.edu/apply.
The application requires a $35 fee.
Students will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance into the program.
Applicants will be interviewed once the application is complete.

Deadlines: Winter: 19 October 2018; Sp/Su, Fall: 1 February 2019.

FACULTY

Dr. Tony Brown, Professor of Russian, is the faculty mentor of the internship program.
3093 JFSB; (801) 422-7012; tony_brown@byu.edu

INTERESTED STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT

International Study Programs
101 HRCB; isp@byu.edu; kennedy.byu.edu/isp;

PROGRAM ADJUSTMENTS

ISP reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost estimates due to conditions beyond its control.