September 14, 2008
“I leave Russia feeling grateful for the friendships formed, the
knowledge earned, and the lessons learned,” wrote junior journalism
major Gloria Pazmino, in her travel blog during this year’s Study
Abroad in Russia Summer Program. On July 5, twelve St. John’s
students and faculty members departed to Russia to learn about the
media and communication industries in Moscow and St. Petersburg and
experience the history, language and culture of the Eastern
European country. The program was created by Assistant Professor of
Division of Mass Communication (College of Professional Studies)
Alla Baeva in conjunction with Global Studies, and was the first
time St. John’s students traveled to the “upcoming hub of media and
film.”
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“The Mass Media in Russia course is a perfect hands-on
exploration of Russian culture and Russian media. It was a very
fascinating trip,” said Frank Brady, Ph.D., Chair of Division of
Mass Communication and one of the faculty members that accompanied
the students on the trip.
During the fifteen day trip the group visited various media
outlets, such as the Moscow Bureau of The New York Times and famous
Russian film studio, Mosfilm. They also attended lectures by
notable advertising executives and professors from the School of
Journalism of Moscow State University and from VGIK (National
Institute of Cinema). As part of their assignments for the course,
the students were required to update daily travel blogs, create
videos and take pictures to document their experiences in Russia.
All of these can be found on the Mass
Media in Russia Web site.
The group also visited various historic sites, such as Red
Square, Kremlin, Hermitage and Pushkin Fine Arts Museum. With a
schedule packed with field trips, lectures and sightseeing, the
group returned with a new appreciation for Russian culture and
media practices. “My trip was made unforgettable not only by the
things I saw and learned, but also the people I met and the
friendships I formed. Traveling to Russia definitely enhanced my
education and those lucky enough to do it must take full advantage
of it,” reflected Gloria.
To learn more about Mass Media in Russia and other programs
offered by the Office of Global Studies, please visit the Global
Studies Web site or call the Office of Global Studies:
Queens
Campus
Marillac Terrace
Phone (718) 990-6105
Fax (718) 990-2321
globalstudies@stjohns.edu
Staten
Island Campus
Rosati Hall, Room 113
(718) 390-4035
intled@stjohns.edu