Study Abroad Program in Kraków/Wrocław
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- Study language and culture at Poland’s oldest university.
- Visit castles and cafes, museums and mountains.
- Experience the pristine nature of Poland’s national parks.
- Witness Poland’s on-going integration into the new Europe.
UF in Poland is a six-week program that offers students a unique opportunity to study in two of Poland’s most culturally and historically renowned cities: Kraków and Wrocław. Students will spend four weeks in Kraków studying Polish language and culture at Jagiellonian University (JU). They will also meet for an interdisciplinary humanities seminar taught by UF faculty that begins in Kraków and then moves north-west to Wrocław for the final two weeks of the program. The course will incorporate literature, history, architecture, film and art.
In 2006, Kraków was selected as one of the five best cities in Europe by Travel & Leisure magazine. Located in southern Poland, not far from the Tatra Mountains, Kraków is the capital of the Małopolska province. A medieval city with a contemporary flare, Kraków and its outlying area is home to over a million Poles and annually welcomes hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world. The capital of Poland for almost 500 years, Kraków boasts one of the best-preserved medieval city centers in Europe and unlocks a time-capsule of over 600 years of history, architecture and art. At the same time, hundreds of street cafes, concert venues, cabarets, film houses, shops, and museums make Kraków a gateway to understanding Poland today. Home to over 18 universities and numerous scientific, administrative, and financial institutions, Kraków is the economic center of the region.
With so many universities, it is also a city of the young and well educated— a perfect environment to learn about Poland yesterday and today.
Wrocław, the capital of the Lower Silesian province, is called the “Polish Venice.” It is a city of islands and bridges located at the geographic and commercial crossroads of Europe. Wrocław’s status as a major urban center of no less than nine European states or empires over the past 1000 years has left a rich legacy of architecture, history, and culture in the city. Its architectural mysteries in particular have made it a favorite feature film location for both Polish and international directors. And with over 12 universities or institutions of higher education, as well as one of Poland’s largest and most attractive town squares, Wrocław enjoys a thriving arts life and a vibrant youth culture. Wrocław is definitely one of the “undiscovered treasures” of the new Europe.
Courses taught by both UF faculty and by instructors at Jagiellonian University.
Students choose between non-intensive and intensive language instruction (available from 2 to 6 hours per day).
EUS 4950: Special Topics in Polish Studies (3 UF GPA credits - H & N credits)
Courses in culture, history, art and film are available through Jagiellonian University (3- 6 transfer credits). Previous knowledge of Polish is NOT required.
The program offers housing in student dormitories. In Kraków, students will be housed in Dom Akademicki Piast. Rooms accommodate two persons with one bathroom per two rooms. Single rooms are available at an extra cost. Vegetarian meal plan is also available. LAN lines are in each room. In Wrocław, students will be housed in a dorm of the Wrocław Academy of Economics. Rooms accommodate two persons with bath for every five rooms.
2008 PROGRAM FEE: TBA
(Fee includes: Tuition for 6 credits, room and board in Kraków, housing in Wrocław, site visits, excursions, local transportation, transport between Kraków and Wrocław, orientation, cost of instruction, and medical emergency assistance).
Roundtrip airfare is not included.
A $250 nonrefundable deposit toward the total cost of the program is required at the time of application. The remaining fees are due no later than 30 days prior to departure. Students receiving financial aid may defer payment until their financial aid disperses.
Christopher Caes
Email
Turlington 3326B
PO BOX 117342
University of Florida
Gainesville, Fl 32611
+1 352 392-8902 ext 204
Ewa Wampuszyc
Email
Turlington 3326B
PO BOX 117342
University of Florida
Gainesville, Fl 32611
+1 352 392-8902 ext 203
