Cli-Y: A Scholarship Analysis

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Participating in NSLI-Y is a wonderful opportunity for growth, both academically and personally. For me, my top reasons for pursuing this scholarship is to take advantage of the full immersion experience, the chance to see more of the world, and to further connect with my family's heritage. In my past studies of the Russian language, I have had experience with immersion. My two weeks with the CLV Russian Immersion Program taught me to remain calm while speaking with others in Russian, and thus gained so much confidence in my speaking skills. However, nothing compares to the chance to actually spend time in a country where Russian is the primary language. I would have the chance to converse with native peoples while completely surrounded by