The Program

IInternational Summer School
The University of Stirling's International Summer School (ISS) is open to students from around the world. The program is structured in two 4-week blocks and will include classes (modules) from a variety of subjects. UW-Eau Claire students will enroll in Block l and Block 2 and will earn nine credits upon sucessful completion of the eight-weight program. The program includes some social activities (welcome and farewell events and Scottish Ceilidh) as well as some field trips and excursions to some of Scotland's top historical sights

The University
With a student population of 9,000, the University of Stirling is well known for programs in Film & Media Studies, English, History, Politics, Religion, Environmental Science, Management, and Sports. Built in the rolling hills of a former Aithrey estate-with Airthrey Castle still in place as a teaching building-the Stirling Campus boasts a friendly atmosphere and a strong community spirit. Find details at http://www.stir.ac.uk

The Academic Program
You will take 3 modules during the eight-week program. You can take a maximum of two modules in one block. As a result, you will take two modules in one block and one module in the other block.

The following courses are scheduled to be offered in summer 2008.

Block 1 Courses

Block 2 Courses

Experimental Learning/Field Trips
A key feature of the ISS is the out-of-class study. The content will vary depending on the module but options include visits to the Scottish Parliament, Loch Lomond and the Tossachs National Park, Eilean Donan Castle and readings at the Macroboert Arts Centre. These field trips are also open to those not signed up for the course and are included in the program fee. A number of additional experiences to the major Scottish attractions will also be offered.

Location

Stirling is Scotland's newest city and is a 10-minute bus ride from campus. With a population of around 40,000, the city offers an interesting blend of the old (Stirling castle and the Wallace Monument) and the modern (cafes, restaurants, and department stores) and affords warm community welcome. It is also within easy reach of Glasgow (35 minutes by train), Edinburgh (25 minutes by train) and the Scottish Highlands.

Academic Calendar
The program will run from early July through early August. Exact dates will be available the semester prior to departure.

Housing & Meals
You will be housed in on-campus, apartment style accommodations with other International Summer Scool participants. You will have your own bedroom but share the apartment with 4 to 5 other students. You have kitchen facilities where you can prepare your own food.

Expenses

The estimated Wisconsin resident program fee for Summer 2008 at the University of Stirling is $7,530. This includes tuition at the University of Stirling, housing in a university residence, social events, field trips, CISI Insurance and administrative fees. Minnesota residents may apply for reciprocity; non-residents add $900.

Additional costs: You will also need to pay for a passport, roundtrip airfare, meals and personal expenses. Estimate an additional $2,310 for these items.

Total Wisconsin resident cost estimate: $9,840 for the eight-week program. Costs are estimated based on the current exchange rate and may change at any time.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

If you qualify for financial aid, you can apply your aid to program costs. Your financial aid package will be based on actual costs in Scotland, including the cost of round-trip airfare.  You  can learn about additional options, including a study abroad grant through the UW-Eau Claire Foundation; a Wisconsin Grant for Study Abroad and scholarships for specific majors and national study abroad scholarships at http://uwec.edu/CIE/sac/finaid.htm.

Eligibility

To apply, you must be a currently-enrolled, degree-seeking undergraduate UW-Eau Claire student. You need to be in good academic standing and have a cumulative resident GPA of 2.8. You may apply as a freshman, but need sophomore standing by the beginning of the program.

Application Deadline

Applications for Summer 2008 are accepted beginning September 4, 2007.  The priority application deadline for Summer 2008 is November 15, 2007. 

Complete applications will be reviewed after this date. Late applications will be considered if space on the program is still available. Please contact the Center for International Education to find out if spaces are available before submitting a late application. No applications will be accepted after January 15, 2008 for Summer 2008.

You can download an application at online applications, or stop by to pick up an application in the Center for International Education.

Additional Information

For more information and a program application, contact:

Center for International Education
111 Schofield Hall
UW-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI  54702-4004

Phone: (715) 836-4411
Fax: (715) 836-4948
Email: studyabroad@uwec.edu