Jessica Fitch-Bunce, an undergraduate in the Department of Slavonic Studies, has received a first-place award for her Russian-language essay on the topic of 鈥楽tudying in Russia and What It Means for My Career鈥�. The award secures a place for her to study at Novosibirsk University during her Year Abroad. You can read her essay . 鈥楾o succeed in learning [the Russian language],鈥� she writes, 鈥榶ou must have a sense of purpose, attention to detail and a willingness to plunge into the unknown.鈥� Congratulations, Jessica!
