The Program

UW-Eau Claire sent its first group of students to Greece during the academic year 2008-2009.

Your host in Greece is the American College Thessaloniki (ACT), a Greek university where you will take classes with Greek and other international students. ACT is known for its strong business offerings. Class size is small, and classes are very interactive.

A three-day field trip, typically to Athens, is included in the program costs, and you can also spend time exploring some of the 1400 Greek islands. Thessaloniki is also considered the gateway to the Balkans and Western Europe is within easy reach.

Location

Thessaloniki, population 1 million, is located in northern Greece. The city was founded in 315 BC on a prehistoric settlement dating back to 2300 BC, making it one of the oldest cities in Europe. The city is named after Alexander the Great's sister.

With a modern seafront, Thessaloniki is a Mediterranean city that has also preserved the vestiges of its Roman and Byzantine history. Today, Thessaloniki has a very active cultural life, as well as being an important economic, industrial, and commercial center. There is a large student population in the city--literally one in every ten pedestrians is a university student.

Courses

This program is designed for business majors. You can select from a number of business courses, as well as one or two electives.

Examples of business course offerings in both fall and spring semesters include:

You can also take courses in English in the following subjects: Anthropology, English, European Studies, History, and Politics

Accommodations

You will live in off-campus dormitories and apartments arranged by the ACT in downtown Thessaloniki. These dormitories and apartments are fully furnished, and there are Greek students living in the buildings as well.

Student Life

All students become members of the student government while studying abroad. There are also many clubs on campus, including: American Football Club, Cinema Club, Field Trip Club, Horse Riding Club, History and International Relations Society, Lifeguard Club, Marketing Society, Mountaineering Club, ACT band, PC Games Design Club, ACT Radio (Radio ACTive), Sailing Club, and Scuba Diving Club.

Academic Calendar

Fall semester runs from mid September to mid December. Spring semester runs from early February to early June, with a two-week spring break. Exact program dates are determined the semester prior to departure.

Expenses

The estimated Wisconsin resident charge for one semester in 2009-2010 is $10,225. This includes full-time UW-Eau Claire tuition, double room, CISI insurance, program excursions, and administrative fees. Minnesota residents add reciprocity, while non-residents add $900 for out-of-state fees.

Additional costs: passport, visa (academic year or spring only), books, meals, personal expenses, local transportation and airfare. Estimate another $4,000 for these costs in the fall; $4,800 in the spring, due to the visa costs.

Total Wisconsin resident estimated cost is $14,225 for the fall; $15,025 for the spring. Costs estimates may change at any time.

Financial Aid/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 Greece, 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 must be in good academic standing and have a cumulative GPA of 2.8.  You may apply as a freshmen but need to have at least sophomore standing prior to participation. You must be in the College of Business and have taken the appropriate pre-requisites to take the business courses offered.

Application Deadline

Applications for Fall 2009/Academic Year 2009-2010 are accepted beginning September 2, 2008. The priority application deadline for Fall 2009/Academic Year 2009-10 is November 17, 2008.

Applications for Spring 2010 are accepted beginning January 15, 2009.  The priority application deadline for Spring 2010 is April 1, 2009.

Complete applications will be reviewed after these dates.  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 30, 2009 for Fall 2009 or after May 1, 2009 for Spring 2010.

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 or an application, contact:

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

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