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Page 1: Wisconsin in Scotland Program. What is Wisconsin in Scotland? Residential study abroad program established in 1986 Living learning community in a unique

Wisconsin in Scotland Wisconsin in Scotland ProgramProgram

Page 2: Wisconsin in Scotland Program. What is Wisconsin in Scotland? Residential study abroad program established in 1986 Living learning community in a unique

What is Wisconsin in What is Wisconsin in Scotland?Scotland?

Residential study abroad program Residential study abroad program established in 1986established in 1986Living learning community in a unique Living learning community in a unique international settinginternational settingLow costLow costDirected study of Scottish cultureDirected study of Scottish cultureAccess to resources of a major European Access to resources of a major European citycityLife changing experienceLife changing experience

Page 3: Wisconsin in Scotland Program. What is Wisconsin in Scotland? Residential study abroad program established in 1986 Living learning community in a unique

Program LocationProgram Location

Dalkeith Scotland near EdinburghDalkeith Scotland near Edinburgh

Page 4: Wisconsin in Scotland Program. What is Wisconsin in Scotland? Residential study abroad program established in 1986 Living learning community in a unique
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Dalkeith House and EstateDalkeith House and Estate

300 year old home of Buccleuch family300 year old home of Buccleuch family

Dormitory style sleeping rooms Dormitory style sleeping rooms

(two-six students per room)(two-six students per room)

Numerous indoor/outdoor recreation areasNumerous indoor/outdoor recreation areas

Classrooms, study areas computer labClassrooms, study areas computer lab

Set on 1000 acres of country park on the Set on 1000 acres of country park on the eastern edge of Dalkeitheastern edge of Dalkeith

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Page 8: Wisconsin in Scotland Program. What is Wisconsin in Scotland? Residential study abroad program established in 1986 Living learning community in a unique
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Academic ProgramAcademic Program

Designed to allow you to earn credits toward Designed to allow you to earn credits toward your degree your degree

Core curriculum (REQUIRED)Core curriculum (REQUIRED)Minimum of one course taught by British InstructorMinimum of one course taught by British Instructor

Scottish Cultural ColloquiumScottish Cultural Colloquium

Courses taught by UW FacultyCourses taught by UW FacultyRange of subjects—mostly humanitiesRange of subjects—mostly humanities

General Education to major coursesGeneral Education to major courses

Courses aligned to learning about Scottish host Courses aligned to learning about Scottish host cultureculture

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Opportunities to learn about Opportunities to learn about the host culturethe host culture

Programming Programming house trips to historic/cultural points of interesthouse trips to historic/cultural points of interestoptional cultural trips and activities)optional cultural trips and activities)

Host family programHost family programInternship ProgramInternship ProgramScottish Cultural ColloquiumScottish Cultural ColloquiumDirected Independent studyDirected Independent studyBritish InstructorsBritish Instructors

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How to get started?How to get started?

Speak with your academic advisor Speak with your academic advisor

Speak with your international Education Speak with your international Education Office (deadlines, application materials)Office (deadlines, application materials)

Submit your applicationSubmit your application

Get a passportGet a passport

Prepare yourself for a transformative life Prepare yourself for a transformative life changing educational experiencechanging educational experience

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For more For more informationinformation

www.uwrf.edu/wis

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Also.. Also..

At UW-Parkside: See Center for At UW-Parkside: See Center for International Studies/Study Abroad OfficeInternational Studies/Study Abroad Office

Greenquist, 210Greenquist, 210

(262) 595-2701(262) 595-2701

Find Out if You are Eligible for the Find Out if You are Eligible for the Wisconsin Study Abroad Grant ! Wisconsin Study Abroad Grant !