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Study Abroad in Kraków/Wrocław

Study Abroad in Kraków/Wrocław

Highlights

  • Study at one of the oldest Universities of Europe.
  • Visit castles and cafés, museums and mountains.
  • Experience the pristine nature of Poland 's national parks.
  • Witness the on-going growth of the new Europe.

Program Dates

June 28 - August 6, 2010 (Summer B; approximate)

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 cafés, 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.

Course Offerings

  • Courses taught by both UF faculty and instructors at Jagiellonian University.
  • Students choose between non-intensive and intensive language instruction (available from 2 to 4 hours per day).

Required Courses:

  • EUS 4950: Polish Culture & Society (3 UF credits, H, N)
  • Language course: Choose 3 or 5 transfer credits of language study.

Elective Courses (sample titles; 2-3 transfer credits):

  • Post-Communist Transformation in East-Central Europe
  • Polish Art: Past and Present
  • The Jews in Poland
  • Contemporary Poland and Her Society

Housing/Meals

The program offers lodging in student dormitories/hostels. 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.

Kraków housing includes 3 meals a day (for 4 weeks). Vegetarian meal plan is available. Other amenities include LAN lines in each room, on-site laundry service, 10-15 minute tram to historical city center.

In Wrocław, students will be housed in Silesius Hostel [more info and photos], two persons to a room with a bathroom. Breakfast is included during these 2 weeks and students will have kitchen access for other meals. Hostel Silesius offers free WiFi, a TV room, and is located 7 minutes walking from the city center.

Program Fees

Program Fee: $4,600 (approximate)

Fee includes: Tuition for 3 UF credits, 3 to 6 transfer credits, room and board in Kraków, breakfast in Wrocław, housing in Wrocław, site visits, excursions throughout the region, local transportation, transportation between Kraków and Wrocław, international health insurance and emergency medical assistance.

Not included: Roundtrip airfare, textbooks.

A $250 non-refundable 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.

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Contact

Christopher Caes
University of Florida
3326B Turlington Hall
P.O. Box 117342
Gainesville, FL  32611
caes@ufl.edu
(352) 392-8902 x204

Ewa Wampuszyc
University of Florida
3326B Turlington Hall
P.O. Box 117342
Gainesville, FL  32611
ewamp@ufl.edu
(352) 392-8902 x203

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