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Uppsala University Oldest, most modern, & most international

Uppsala University Oldest, most modern, & most international

A little about Uppsala University… • Uppsala is the oldest institution of learning in

A little about Uppsala University… • Uppsala is the oldest institution of learning in the Nordic countries—founded in 1477 • The National Agency for Higher Education recently gave Uppsala top score for its internationalization efforts, including exchange agreements in place with 400 institutions from 40 countries and about 3, 000 international collaborative projects • They also offer the best in modern research and modern campus settings—from cutting edge technology to cutting edge architecture

This is Sweden… • 5 th largest country in Europe • Population of 9

This is Sweden… • 5 th largest country in Europe • Population of 9 million • English spoken here • Nearly 100, 000 lakes • Lapland to the north • Viking history

The town of Uppsala… • 4 th largest city in Sweden, with a population

The town of Uppsala… • 4 th largest city in Sweden, with a population of around 190, 000 • Located only about 28 miles north of Stockholm, a very interesting city • Traces of Viking history still evident at Gamla Uppsala (Old Uppsala) • Uppland, the province in which the city is located, is flat but beautiful • Historic and modern architecture

Academic details… • 40, 000 undergraduate students at Uppsala (U. U. ) • U.

Academic details… • 40, 000 undergraduate students at Uppsala (U. U. ) • U. U. offers more than 40 programs of study and 1, 400 single-subject courses, many offered in English • Mandatory Swedish for Beginners pre-session (fall only) or take semester-long Basic Swedish course

More academic information… • Take one course at a time, typically, with occasional overlap

More academic information… • Take one course at a time, typically, with occasional overlap • Courses on point system; 7. 5 points=5 week course, but # of teaching hours varies • Greater emphasis on final exams; more independent work • Campus buildings spread throughout town

Focus: Biology/Plant Sciences • • • Uppsala is a leading research institution, which provides

Focus: Biology/Plant Sciences • • • Uppsala is a leading research institution, which provides a different experience from UR Courses offered (in English) include Bioinformatics, Conservation Biology, Ethnobotany, and many more Diversity and Evolution of Plants course (spring only) includes a one -week trip to the Canary Islands— some addt’l out-of-pocket cost for this.

Focus: Information Science • Course International Media and Communication Studies includes academic excursions to

Focus: Information Science • Course International Media and Communication Studies includes academic excursions to Berlin (fall) and London (spring) to visit news agencies, communication departments, etc. Some addt’l cost for this. • Other courses available in this department include Data and Information Security, Internet and Web Security, etc. Brandenburg Gate in Berlin—fall trip

Other courses/fields of note… • Nordic and Swedish history are very strong, as is

Other courses/fields of note… • Nordic and Swedish history are very strong, as is English Dpt. • Women’s studies/gender studies course offerings available • Strong interdisciplinary theology program • Great economics department (Uppsala is an approved Robins School of Business study abroad site for select groups) • And many more! Main university building in snow

Housing options… • The International Office at Uppsala assists w/housing • Early housing application

Housing options… • The International Office at Uppsala assists w/housing • Early housing application is encouraged • Student rooms are typically singles with private bath and a shared kitchen space • Rooms are furnished with basics and rent includes utilities Typical “efficiency” bathroom

Student Nations… • Thirteen Student Nations, or clubs • Each bears the name of

Student Nations… • Thirteen Student Nations, or clubs • Each bears the name of a region in Sweden (such as Upland’s nation) • Compulsory to be a member and pay the membership fee, but you choose which nation Student Nations—great way to meet others!

More on Student Nations… • Each Nation plans activities, parties, formal dinners (gasques), &

More on Student Nations… • Each Nation plans activities, parties, formal dinners (gasques), & balls • The center of social life on campus • Great way for exchange students to meet Swedes and other internationals! UR past participant Nicole Conner and a friend at Student Nation event.

Weather in the warmer months… • Gulf Stream keeps things mild; temperate • Very

Weather in the warmer months… • Gulf Stream keeps things mild; temperate • Very long days in summer, staying light until late at night • Temperature varies between 48 and 64 degrees F. • Yearly average temp. is 41 degrees F.

And in colder months… • Arctic Circle cuts through northernmost province, but not an

And in colder months… • Arctic Circle cuts through northernmost province, but not an Arctic country • Snow in north from December-March, but elsewhere it varies, with rain in the south • Short days in winter • Temperature varies from 26 -40 degrees F.

Budget details… • Living in Scandinavia can be expensive, but Uppsala housing costs are

Budget details… • Living in Scandinavia can be expensive, but Uppsala housing costs are generally less than comparable programs in Denmark, for example • Cost=UR tuition plus room/board overseas • Budget approximately $1, 000/month for expenses during the semester • UR does provide a travel allowance of $1, 000 to help with airfare cost. • UR provides insurance for UR students on semester programs.

Culture and society… Tree covered in lights— for winter “warmth” • Sweden is a

Culture and society… Tree covered in lights— for winter “warmth” • Sweden is a tolerant & egalitarian society, and elitism is frowned upon, despite being a relatively wealthy country/people • Social welfare system • Environmentalism and animal protection are important values • Swedes are big coffee drinkers • Ingmar Bergman is a major film director from Sweden • The band ABBA originated in Sweden

Things to do close to Uppsala… • Visit the Royal burial-mounds in Old Uppsala

Things to do close to Uppsala… • Visit the Royal burial-mounds in Old Uppsala (one of the largest burial grounds in Scandinavia) • Visit the Botanical Gardens in Uppsala—there are over 10, 000 species on display • Visit the open-air museum, showing the Uppland farmer’s living conditions in the second half of the 19 th century Gamla Uppsala Burial Mounds

More things to do in Uppsala… • See Uppsala Castle, built in the mid-1500’s,

More things to do in Uppsala… • See Uppsala Castle, built in the mid-1500’s, which also holds the Uppsala Art Museum • Go on a boat trip along the Fyris River (which runs through Uppsala) to Skokloster Castle or take the “Lenna cat” train to the countryside along Sweden’s beautiful rail routes • Check out the famous Swedish glassblowing shops at Ulva Mill Uppsala Castle—Think Pink!

And further a field… • Visit vibrant Stockholm (just 40 minutes away by train)

And further a field… • Visit vibrant Stockholm (just 40 minutes away by train) for shopping, nightclubbing, or eating at gourmet restaurants • In winter, go north to visit the famous Ice Hotel (where the bed, the bar, and the walls are all carved out of ice)—this is a great chance to see the Northern Lights or even ride a sleigh pulled by reindeer • Also possible to travel outside of Sweden to greater Europe A Room in the Ice Hotel

Enjoy sporting activities… • Enjoy snowboarding, skiing, ice-climbing, and of course the famous Swedish

Enjoy sporting activities… • Enjoy snowboarding, skiing, ice-climbing, and of course the famous Swedish saunas • In warmer weather enjoy windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, diving, water skiing, white-water rafting, and hiking • Nature lovers’ paradise! Hiking and rock climbing

For more information… • Contact Dr. Peter Lurie (plurie@richmond. edu in the Department of

For more information… • Contact Dr. Peter Lurie (plurie@richmond. edu in the Department of English), a UR faculty visitor to the site • Consult with Amy Bergmann (abergman@richmond. edu in 103 -O Weinstein Int’l Center), the study abroad advisor for the Uppsala program • Visit the Uppsala website (http: //www. inter. uadm. uu. se/)

To apply… • Spring 2020 deadline: Sept. 2019 • Fall 2020 deadline: Jan. 2020

To apply… • Spring 2020 deadline: Sept. 2019 • Fall 2020 deadline: Jan. 2020 • Applications available online at: https: //studyabroad. richmond. edu/