Leave Oshkosh for Chicago O’Hare 

Rome, Italy
Transfer to student accommodation:

Rome International Youth Hostel - Foro Italico Pessina (tentative)

Week 1

Dr. John Minniear : Encountering the Arts course begins

Morning Class (9-11 a.m.)
Site visit preparation (11-12a.m.)

Morning Class (9-11 a.m.)
Site visit preparation (11-12a.m.)

Afternoon: site visit

Morning Class (9-11 a.m.)
Site visit preparation (11-12a.m.)

Afternoon: site visit

Morning Class (9-11 a.m.)
Site visit preparation (11-12 a.m.)

Morning Class (9-11 a.m.)
Site visit preparation (11-12 a.m.)

Free Day

Train to Florence, Italy

Transfer to student accommodation:

Ostello (Hostel) Archi Rossi (tentative)

Week 2

Encountering the Arts continues

Morning Class (9-11 a.m.)
Site visit preparation (11-12 a.m.)

Afternoon: site visit

Morning Class (9-11 a.m.)
Site visit preparation (11-12 a.m.)

Afternoon: site visit

Morning Class (9-11 a.m.)
Site visit preparation (11-12 a.m.)

Afternoon: site visit

Morning Class (9-11 a.m.)
Site visit preparation (11-12 a.m.)

Afternoon: site visit

Morning Class (9-11 a.m.)

Site visit preparation (11-12 a.m.)

Encountering the Arts course resumes for one week after the conclusion of Dr. Sibelman's course)

Train to Lyon, France

Transfer to student accommodation:

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Week 3

Dr. Simon Sibelman: The Betrayal of the Western Liberal Tradition in France During the Second World War course begins

Class

Class

Class

Class

Fri 28

Class

Train (or coach) to Paris

Transfer to student accommodation:

BVJ Quartier Latin (tentative)

The Betrayal of the Western Liberal Tradition in France During the Second World War course continues

Class

Class

The Betrayal of the Western Liberal Tradition in France During the Second World War course ends

Week 5

Encountering the Arts continues (Minniear)

Train to London

Transfer to student accommodation:

Globetrotter Inns (tentative)

Free Day

Week 6

Dr. John Minniear: Culture and Values course begins

Class

Class

Spring Break (optional residence in Edinburgh, Scotland)

Transfer to student accommodation:

Budget Backpackers

Week 7

Spring Break

Spring Break

Transfer to Vienna, Austria

Transfer to student accommodation:

(Not yet determined)

Students not going to Edinburgh must be in Vienna sometime on Sunday and check into the student accommodation

Week 8

Culture and Values course continues

Class

Week 9

Culture and Values course concludes

Class

Train to Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Transfer to student accommodation:

Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark (tentative)

Week 10

Dr. Heike Alberts: European Geography course begins

Class

Class

Class

Class

Class

Free Day

Train to Berlin, Germany

Transfer to student accommodation:

Jugendhotel - Berlincity (tentative)

Week 11

European Geography course continues

European Geography concludes

Class

Week 12

Dr. Monika Hohbein-Deegen: Germany from Separation to Reunification course begins

Class

Week 13

Germany: From Separation to Reunification course concludes

Departure: Berlin to Chicago (O'Hare)

For additional program itinerary details, visit:

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Costs

Program Costs:

The cost of the 2007 European Odyssey program, based on 25 students, was $10,380.

The 2008 costs will be based on the number of students participating and the value of the US dollar at the time of travel. The more students who sign up for the European Odyssey, the lower the cost per student will be. Help us lower your cost to study abroad by recruiting friends and classmates to join you in this experience! Every attempt is being made to keep the cost comparable to the 2007 European Odyssey Program.

Program fees cover the following course-related expenses:

1. Surface and air transportation costs from UW Oshkosh / Chicago O'Hare / Rome / Florence / Paris / Vienna / Amsterdam / Berlin / Chicago O'Hare / UW Oshkosh. (The one week "Spring Break" in Edinburgh, Scotland is optional and is not included in the program cost. A separate "package" will be offered to students who opt to stay in Edinburgh rather than travel on their own during that week.)

2. Accommodations as listed on the finalized itinerary.

3. Meals: breakfasts in all cities (full or continental).

4. Tours / visits (including transportation and entrance fees) listed on the finalized itinerary.

5. Pre-travel orientation and international health insurance.

Program fees do not cover the following items:

1. Passport fees

2. Lunch and dinner meals. (Some of the accommodations are equipped with kitchens allowing for the option of preparing one's own meals.)

3. Meals while on day trips and on days when changing destinations.

4. Baggage insurance and baggage handling when changing destinations including excess baggage fees

5. Local transportation costs not associated with the itinerary.

6. Personal expenses (i.e. laundry,souvenirs, independent travel, etc.).

($ 9,520 Estimated Program Fee(based on 25 students) This figures will appear on your UW Oshkosh student account
$100.00 Application Fee
$100.00 Passport & Passport Pictures
$1,500 - $2,000) Meals not covered by program fees
$...transportation not associated with program itinerary (i.e. "Spring Break" expenses)
$...fee for non-residents of Wisconsin/Minnesota is $100.
$500-$1,000 + to cover personal expenses (i.e. additional travel, "Spring Break" expenses)
-$50.00 Refund to participants who meet all OIE deadlines.
$11,720 - 12,820 Total Estimated Expenses

The prices quoted here are based on the group rate for services and travel dates outlined in the itinerary, as well as current exchange rates, where applicable. Changes to this plan or a large exchange rate fluctuation may cause adjustments to the final cost.

Click here for today's rates of exchange for the British Pound and the Euro.

Financial Aid & Grants

Click here for more information on 2007 financial aid & grants for study abroad and off-campus programs.

John E. Kerrigan Scholarship:

This scholarship can be applied toward study abroad program fees during the spring semester. For more information on this scholarship, please contact the financial aid office. For an application, go to:
http://www.uwosh.edu/fin_aids/scholarship_apps/kerrigan_application.doc

Overview:

This scholarship was established in the year 2000 in recognition of Dr. John E. Kerrigan at the time of his retirement as ninth Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Dr. Kerrigan's 10-year term as Chancellor (1990-2000) was characterized by his dedication to providing students with resources to help them succeed. This scholarship fund continues his commitment to the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and its students.

Award Amount: $1,000

Number of Awards: 8

Criteria:

1. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.

2. Applicants must have earned at least 24 and no more than 45 credits at the time of application. (This includes all college-level credits: CLEP, CAPP, retro, transfer, etc.)

3. At least 24 of the credits must have been earned in residence at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.

4. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.25 (on a four-point scale).

5. Applicants must submit a 1-2 page personal statement describing why they are qualified for the award; *any activities in which they have been involved during their years at UW Oshkosh, particularly in a leadership role (excluding athletics); and how their education will help them meet their goals.

6. Applicants must submit a current reference letter, commenting on activities since enrolled at UW Oshkosh (excluding athletics).

7. Applicants must submit an unofficial transcript (available on TitanWeb).

8. Applicants must submit four copies of all application materials.

The Award:

1.The initial award amount will be $1,000.

2. Students will apply during the fall semester, with award payout in the subsequent spring semester.

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Application:

Applications are available at the OIE, Dempsey 146. To review the application process and to download an application (PDF) go to "Application Process" on the OIE Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program FAQ's page. There is a $100 application fee which must accompany your application. By meeting all of the program deadlines, you are entitled to a $50 reduction in fees.

Applicants who meet the minimum eligibility requirements for the European Odyssey program will meet with faculty leaders for an interview. Interview dates/times will be arranged with applicants once the study abroad application has been completed and reviewed by the OIE (beginning the second week of October).

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2008 Program contacts:

For questions related to this program not covered in this web site, contact the faculty leaders for this program:

Faculty Leaders:

Dr. John Minniear, Polk Library 50, 233-4142

Dr. Heike Alberts, Halsey Science 312, 424-7109

Dr. Monika Hohbein-Deegen, Radford Hall 304, 424-7278

Dr. Simon Sibelman: Radford Hall 318, 424-2375

For questions related to program administration and logistics, contact the Office of International Education (Dempsey 146; tele: 920-424-0775; oie@uwosh.edu ).

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(Additional Information regarding accommodations will be forthcoming)

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Pre-travel Orientation and Classes

Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. at the Foundation Center*
OR

Nov. 13

3:00-5:00 Study Abroad Family Orientation PART I. Location: Swart 217

AND

Nov. 15

3:00-5:00 Study Abroad Family Orientation PART II. Location: Swart 217

The following topics will be covered at the Family Orientation:

money matters, health & safety, packing and more! See http://www.uwosh.edu/oie/orientation.html for agenda and details.

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