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Program 
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Växjö have exchanged students for more than 20 years! UW-Eau Claire students who participate in this exchange are enrolled in English-speaking courses with students from all over the world.
A major regional university, with a student population
of 11,000, Växjö is known for its programs in business,
social sciences, and teacher education. The University
has a strong international profile. In a given year, more
than 450 international students will be studying in English at Växjö on exchange
Location
Växjö (population
80,000) is the capital of Kronoberg in southeastern Sweden,
120 miles southwest of Stockholm. The heart of the traditional
Swedish province of Småland, this region is known for its forests, lakes,
and unspoiled nature. Växjö was an important trading
center as early as the 8th century, and its royal charter
dates back to the 14th century.
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Courses
Courses at Växjö
are taught in program tracks: you choose a track and
take all of the courses in it*. Basic Swedish can be
taken with most tracks. Sample course descriptions are available
on-line at
http://www.vxu.se/english/education/2008_2009/ ,and some course equivalencies are available in the Center for
International Education, 111Schofield Hall.
Management & Economics
Program tracks include themes such as Business Administration, Economics I & II, International Law & Human Rights, Modern Marketing Practices, Organization & Management Studies, Strategic Marketing & Design, Supply Chain Management.
Humanities & Social Sciences
Program tracks include themes such as Aspects of Scandinavia, Concepts in Film with a Scandinavian Perspective, English Linguistics, English Literature, European Politics, Global Issues 1 & 11, Global and Intercultural Perspectives, Teacher Education, Intercultural Studies, Peace & Development Studies.
Swedish Studies
You can combine a number of single-subject courses to create a focus on Swedish language & culture. See http://www.vxu.se/english/education/2008_2009/ for sample courses.
Single-subject courses are available
in areas such as Computer Science, Education, English, Environmental Science,
Health Sciences, History,
Information System Science, Mathematics,
Media Technology, Physics, Religious Studies, Social Work, Swedish Culture &
Language, and Total Quality and Maintenance (Terotechnolgoy). Specific course offerings change frequently.
DUAL
DEGREE OPPORTUNITY!
How
would you like a dual bachelor's degree? Year-long exchange students in certain program tracks at Växjö University may earn a Swedish bachelor's degree. You then
return to Eau Claire, finish your U.S. degree, and you complete
your undergraduate career with two Bachelor's degrees!
If you choose, you'll have the opportunity to do some travel while in Sweden. The Växjö International Student organization offers a few regional trips each semester. Students often plan additional travel on their own.
Accommodations
Your housing is arranged by Växjö
University in a residence hall or off-campus apartment. Dormitories
have single rooms with private bathrooms and shared kitchen
facilities.
Academic
Calendar
The program runs for a semester or a full academic year. The Fall semester begins the last week of August and ends in the middle of December. The Spring semester begins the last week of January and concludes around the end of May. Exact dates will be available
the semester prior to departure.
Expenses
The
estimated Wisconsin resident program fee for one semester
in 2009-2010 is $7,110. This includes full-time
UW-Eau Claire tuition, room, a food stipend in Sweden, CISI
insurance, and administrative fees. Minnesota residents may
apply for reciprocity, while non-residents add non-resident
tuition fees.
Additional costs: passport,
visa, books, personal expenses, local transportation and airfare.
Estimate another $3,590 for these items.
Total
Wisconsin resident cost estimate: $10,700 for one semester.Cost 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 Sweden, including the cost of round-trip airfare.
Learn about additional options, including a study abroad grant through
the UW-Eau Claire Foundation; a
Wisconsin Grant for Study
Abroad, scholarships for specific majors and more national 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, have a cumulative resident
GPA of 3.0, and meet any prerequisite requirements for
your program track. Most tracks require at least
junior status by the beginning of the program. Most business tracks require at least 30 credits of Business Administration coursework. (Note: Växjö does not count Econ 103, 104 or any BCOM courses as Business Administration.) The economics tracks require at least 30 credits of economics coursework. Requirements
for each track are located on the Växjö web site. No knowledge of Swedish is required.
Application
Deadline
Applications
for Fall 2009/Academic Year 2009-2010 are accepted
beginning September 2, 2008. The priority
application
deadline for Fall 2009 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/Academic Year 2009-2010, 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.
Comments
Sweden was extremely beneficial to my understanding of other cultures. Very few U.S. students study in Växjö so I met people from all over the world. Academic life is very balanced, with time to complete your studies and enough time to travel and explore.-Nathan, past participant
Sweden is a beautiful place with so much to offer-anything from the outdoors to the typical Swedish culture-it is all so welcoming and enjoyable. -Sara, past participant
This
was a great program that exposes you to another culture. It
is easy to meet other exchange students and you are sure to
walk away with friends from all over the world.
Corey, past participant
It was easily the most rewarding experience I have ever had.
I now have friends all over the world, and beyond that I have
a perspective of the world from a different place which is
simply invaluable.
Hannah, past participant
Växjö is a very diverse university, and because
of this I have had the chance to meet not only a lot of Swedish
students, but students from all over the world. This university
and experience has enriched my education in ways I could not
have imagined before I came over here. Therefore, I would
recommend this program, or any other, to any student who was
interested. Scott, past participant
There's really not any way to simply sum up my experience.
Like one of my friends has said, "same same, but different."
There are a lot of things that are the same in Sweden, but
at the same time there are so many things that are different;
and that's what makes it an experience. If I had to use one
word, it'd be awesome! Gretchen,
past participant
Additional
Information
For more information
and an application, contact:
Center for International Education
Schofield 111
UW-Eau Claire
105 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
Phone: (715) 836-4411
Fax: (715) 836-4948
Email: studyabroad@uwec.edu
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