Cultural Immersion in Greece
Meteora, Makrinitsa, Athens, Delphi - Greece
May 18 ~ June 1, 2009
COMM 400
Faculty-led: Carmen Heider , ACS 410, 920-424-7052
Faculty-led: Kay Neal , ACS 125, 920-424-4422
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Join Dr. Carmen Heider and Dr. Kay Neal for the educational adventure of a lifetime!
EXPLORE issues related to communication in Greece.
EXPERIENCE a culture vastly different from your own.
INTERACT with people in local communities.
REFLECT on intercultural communication.
DEVELOP a new understanding of patience, tolerance, communication, and problem solving.
TRAVEL to Greece!
All of the information included here is subject to change. Modifications may be required depending on the exigencies of the situation.
Course(s)
Course Dates
Saturday, t.b.a 9:00-Noon (Room ACS 117)
Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:00-Noon (Room ACS 117)
Saturday, May 2, 2009 9:00-Noon (Room ACS 117)
Inability or failure to attend may affect your participation, course grades and ability to receive and use financial aid. If you cannot attend, you must indicate this on your study abroad application.
Required Course
COMM 400 - Professional Internship in Communication (3 credits)
Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA and 60+ credits earned by the program start date
Course Objectives
- To provide students with an immersion experience in a culture different from their own.
- To visit cultural sites.
- To interact with guides, travelers, and locals form different parts of the world.
- To compare and contrast ones’ individual knowledge, values, and beliefs with those of the people of Greece.
- To explore the concepts of Communication through the study abroad experience.
- Visit sites related to the study of ancient Greek rhetoric/democracy.
Optional Course
International Studies 333 1 unit (cr.)
Study Tour
Prerequisites: none; syllabus
If you request enrollment in this course on the study abroad application, you will be automatically enrolled and will not be contacted about the coursework involved. Assignments for this course must be done independently. Contact the Office of International Education with questions.
Accommodation & Meals
t.b.d.
Schedule
t.b.a.
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh reserves the right to make changes to itineraries, travel arrangements, hotels, excursions, activities or other arrangements made necessary by factors beyond its control. On certain dates when some attractions or activities may not be available, UW Oshkosh reserves the right to substitute alternate attractions or activities.
Flight
Luggage Limits
Restrictions on carry-on baggage (t.b.a.).
Restrictions on checked and excess baggage (t.b.a.).
Depart UW Oshkosh
Long-term parking is allowed on campus in parking lot 6 with a valid UW Oshkosh parking permit. Participants may park on campus for the duration of their study abroad experience, except for semester-long programs.
Meeting Date & Time: t.b.a.
Departure Time: t.b.a.
Departure Location: Parking Lot 6
Flight
t.b.a.
Return to UW Oshkosh
Estimated date & time: t.b.a.
Return Location: Parking Lot 6
Fees
The more who sign up for this program, the lower the cost per participant will be. You can help lower your cost to study abroad by recruiting friends and classmates to join you in this experience!
| Program Fee Estimate | |
$° |
t.b.a. |
| Expenses in U.S. Dollars | |
$100 |
Application Fee ($200 for out-of-state applicants) |
$100 |
Passport & Pictures |
$ |
Airfare |
varies |
Immunizations |
-$50 |
Refund to eligible participants |
$ |
Total Pre-travel Expense Estimate (plus immunizations) |
| Expenses in Foreign Currency | |
€ |
Meals |
€ |
Local Transportation |
€100 |
Personal Spending Money (€100-€500) |
€ |
Total Expense Estimate while Abroad |
$4 |
Total in U.S. Dollars as of 6/18/07 (today's rate of exchange) |
$ |
Total Estimated Expenses |
°Indicates the expense will appear on your UW Oshkosh student account.
Estimates found here are based on the group rate for services and travel dates 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.
Apply
All application requirements are listed on the page linked just above.
There are no additional program-specific application requirements.
Resources
Office of International Education Orientation Materials
Emergency Contact (during program dates)
In a life and death emergency ABROAD
U.S. Department of State Citizen Emergency Center: 1 (202) 647-5225
The Department of State will relay messages to the Embassy in the country in which program participants are traveling. Embassy personnel will try to locate your student, pass on urgent messages and, consistent with the Privacy Act, report back.
To reach your student directly
Use the phone/fax information given to you by your student or, if your student is staying in a hotel, use the hotel contact information listed on the web page for your student's program.
The Office of International Education cannot give out homestay phone numbers unless authorized in advance by the student, but we would be happy to try to contact your student for you in an emergency.
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh during office hours (7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F)
- Office of International Education Phone: 1 (920) 424-0775
- Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-1410
- Office of the Provost & Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-0300
- Office of International Education Fax: 1 (920) 424-0185
- Dr. William Baurecht: Coordinator, National Student Exchange - baurecht@uwosh.edu
- Jenna Graff: Director, Office of International Education - graff@uwosh.edu
- Becky Triatik : Front Line Advisor - triatikr@uwosh.edu
- Brian Mylrea: International Student Advisor - mylreab@uwosh.edu
- Karlin Stukenberg: Program Manager - stukenbk@uwosh.edu
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh outside of normal office hours
University Police: 1 (920) 424-1216
To reach local contacts associated with our program ABROAD
Time Zone Differences
This page was last updated on: September 14, 2008