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Wisconsin in Scotland Program. 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 .
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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
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 (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 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 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
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 !