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Program Terms
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Summer
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Participants
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Undergraduate
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Graduate
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Subject Areas
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Economics
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Environmental
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Quick Look
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Location:
Freiburg - Germany
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Language of Instruction: English
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Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
The Environmental Studies of Europe summer program is designed to provide students with first-hand exposure to the environmental issues facing Europe, with a focus on the European Union community and the policies being implemented to address these issues. The program is held in Freiburg, Germany, arguably the “greenest” city in Europe. Consistent with this status, Freiburg offers excellent examples of sustainable living: (1) extensive, reliable, and inexpensive public transportation, (2) prevalent use of solar panels, (3) high-profile wind turbines, (4) comprehensive curb-side recycling, and (5) access to extensive open space. In this last regard, Freiburg serves as the western gateway to the Black Forest. Class field trips sample all of these amenities. In addition to classroom discussion and local field trips, students visit the European Parliament and European Council in Strasbourg in order to appreciate better the formulation of environmental protection policies.
Freiburg is a picturesque university and medieval cathedral town with a rich educational heritage. Now a modern, cosmopolitan city of 200,000 people, Freiburg’s skyline is still dominated by the famous Gothic Münster (cathedral), and small streams (Bächle) dating from the Middle Ages still flow along the narrow streets in the city center. Though small enough that almost everything is within easy walking or biking distance, Freiburg is also large enough to offer a rich cultural life.
Located on the edge of the scenic Black Forest, an hour away from towering Alpine mountains, Freiburg is a year-round recreation center. Close to France, Switzerland, and many interesting regions of Germany, Freiburg offers an ideal jumping off point for exploring Europe.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
Six hours of upper level undergraduate credit are granted by the University of Kansas upon successful completion of the program.
Eligibility
Open to undergraduate students from any accredited U.S. college or university. It is recommended that participants have completed EVRN 148: Principles of Environmental Studies (or equivalent) and ECON 142: Principles of Microeconomics (or equivalent) prior to departure.
Housing/Accommodation
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Dormitory
Students are housed with German students in single or double occupancy rooms in co-ed university residences. Housing will be suite-style with a shared kitchen and shared bath and private study/living areas.
Students will be able to prepare their own meals in the residence hall. Inexpensive meals will be available in the student cafeterias. There will also be several group meals provided.
Program Costs
Program Fee: Approximately $4,150 ($4,350 for non-KU student).
Costs
Include: This fee includes undergraduate tuition, fees, accommodations, some meals, program transportation, excursions, orientation, emergency medical evacuation and repatriation services, and administrative costs.
Additional costs: Airfare, most meals, books and supplies, passport fees, and personal expenses.
Note
All dates, costs, and program information are subject to change as necessary due to fluctuations in the exchange rate or other reasons.
Financial Aid
Yes.
KU students who qualify for summer financial aid in the form of Stafford and/or other loans, Pell or SEOG Grants, and scholarships may apply the aid to the cost of a Study Abroad Program.
Limited supplemental scholarships are available to KU undergraduates. Applications are available at the Office of Study Abroad. You can also download the scholarship application at the OSA website. The scholarship application deadline is March 1.
Environmental Studies majors may also be eligible for targeted scholarships. Contact the Environmental Studies program director William Woods (wwoods@ku.edu) for details. You can also find information on the Environmental Studies Scholarship site.
Non-KU students should check into the financial resources available to them at their home institutions.
Dates
Program will be offered summer 2009!
Depart US: Thursday, May 31, 2007
Arrive Freiburg, Germany: Friday, June 1, 2007
Depart Freiburg, Germany: Saturday, June 30, 2007
Deadlines
March 1
Contact
University of Kansas
Office of Study Abroad
Lippincott Hall
1410 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 108
Lawrence, KS 66045-7515
Tel:
785-864-3742
Fax:
785-864-5040
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