Wisconsin in Scotland Program What is Wisconsin in

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Wisconsin in Scotland Program

Wisconsin in Scotland Program

What is Wisconsin in Scotland? Residential study abroad program established in 1986 Living learning

What is Wisconsin in Scotland? Residential study abroad program established in 1986 Living learning community in a unique international setting Low cost Directed study of Scottish culture Access to resources of a major European city Life changing experience

Program Location Dalkeith Scotland near Edinburgh

Program Location Dalkeith Scotland near Edinburgh

Dalkeith House and Estate 300 year old home of Buccleuch family Dormitory style sleeping

Dalkeith House and Estate 300 year old home of Buccleuch family Dormitory style sleeping rooms (two-six students per room) Numerous indoor/outdoor recreation areas Classrooms, study areas computer lab Set on 1000 acres of country park on the eastern edge of Dalkeith

Academic Program Designed to allow you to earn credits toward your degree Core curriculum

Academic Program Designed to allow you to earn credits toward your degree Core curriculum (REQUIRED) Minimum of one course taught by British Instructor Scottish Cultural Colloquium Courses taught by UW Faculty Range of subjects—mostly humanities General Education to major courses Courses aligned to learning about Scottish host culture

Opportunities to learn about the host culture Programming house trips to historic/cultural points of

Opportunities to learn about the host culture Programming house trips to historic/cultural points of interest optional cultural trips and activities) Host family program Internship Program Scottish Cultural Colloquium Directed Independent study British Instructors

How to get started? Speak with your academic advisor Speak with your international Education

How to get started? Speak with your academic advisor Speak with your international Education Office (deadlines, application materials) Submit your application Get a passport Prepare yourself for a transformative life changing educational experience

For more information www. uwrf. edu/wis

For more information www. uwrf. edu/wis

Also. . At UW-Parkside: See Center for International Studies/Study Abroad Office Greenquist, 210 (262)

Also. . At UW-Parkside: See Center for International Studies/Study Abroad Office Greenquist, 210 (262) 595 -2701 Find Out if You are Eligible for the Wisconsin Study Abroad Grant !