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Study in Poland - Analytical Chemistry and the Environment in Poland
Program Information | Location Information | Courses Available | Eligibility | Costs | Deadlines & Dates | Orientation | Housing | What's Next? | Photos | Helpful Links
| PROGRAM TERMS | Summer Session |
| CLASS STANDING | Sophomore, Junior, Senior |
| DEADLINE TO APPLY |
Summer Session 2008: March 24, 2008 |
| FEES | $3,688* [2007-2008] |
| FINANCIAL AID | Yes |
| GPA | 2.5 |
| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION |
English |
Program Information
The program is a 4-credit chemistry course in the subject of analytical chemistry and the environment in Poland with course designator CHEM 2242. Students may substitute the course for CHEM 2222/2223 Quantitative Analysis. It will meet the requirements for a major in chemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology as well as for the minor in chemistry. The course is taught in English.
Location Information
Wrocław is the capital of Lower Silesia. It is the fourth largest city in Poland with a population of 640,000. The city is at the foot of the Sudety Mountains along the banks of the Odra River. Odra’s many tributaries and canals helped to form one of the country’s most beautiful cities, complete with 12 islands and 112 bridges. It is interspersed with plenty of green parks and open spaces, including Szczytnicki Park, which contains 370 species of trees and shrubs and a Japanese garden.
Wroclaw, founded in the 10th century, is a major eastern European educational center with 13 academic institutions and over 100,000 students. The University of Wroclaw is over three hundred years old. Nine graduates and professors of the university have received Nobel prizes and Charles Darwin and Johannes Brahms are among a long list of outstanding individuals receiving honorary doctorates.
Courses Available
Students will complete CHEM 2242 Analytical Chemistry and the Environment in Poland, which is a 4-credit course. UMD students may use it as a substitute for CHEM 2222/2223 Quantitative Analysis.
Eligibility
Participants MUST have a passport, valid for at least 6 months after their return to the U.S. Students also should be in good academic standing with a GPA of at least 2.5. The program is geared for chemistry majors, biochemistry majors, molecular biology majors and other majors completing a minor in chemistry, though is also open to anyone interested in studying analytical chemistry.
Costs
The program package is approximately $3,688. A non-refundable deposit will be due upon acceptance to the program. The remainder of the program fee will be billed through Student Accounts Receivable.
The program package price includes:
- Tuition for course
- Roundtrip airfare/taxes from Minneapolis/St.Paul to/from Poland
- Dormitory housing
- Bus/tram pass
- Laboratory coat
- Field trip to Lubin copper mine
- Weekend visit to Krakow (transportation, lodging, some admissions)
- International Health Insurance
- International Student Identification Card
- Administrative fees.
Items NOT included in the overall cost are the cost of obtaining a passport and personal spending money. It is recommended that all participants bring additional money for personal and miscellaneous expenses.
Fluctuating currency exchange rates may increase or decrease the cost of your international experience. Financial aid may be applied toward the cost of the program if you are enrolled as a full-time student (6 credits is full-time for May/Summer). There are several study abroad scholarships for University of Minnesota students.
Deadlines & Dates
The registration deadline is Monday, March 24, 2008. Early registration is strongly encouraged, as space is limited and the class will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Program dates are from Tuesday, July 22 through Sunday, August 24, 2008.
Orientation
At least one pre-departure orientation will be held. Pre-departure orientation will include information about financial aid information, international insurance, classwork, travel tips and a general study abroad handbook.
Housing
Participants will be housed in the University of Wrocław Student Residence Hall: Ołówek. The mini apartments have 4 students in each apartment and 2 students in each of the 2 bedrooms. Sheets, blankets and towels are provided. Each apartment has a bathroom and a kitchen, including a refrigerator, hotplate, coffee pot and coffee cups.
What's Next?
Before applying, it is a good idea to follow the steps under steps to studying abroad. The IEO website also provides information on financing, health & safety and other important information to consider when choosing to study abroad. When ready to apply, the UMD study abroad application may be downloaded from the IEO website. Please complete the application with required accompanying materials and return it to IEO.
Contact Donald Poe in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at dpoe@d.umn.edu or (218) 726-7217 for program or itinerary questions. Also, you may contact Janny Walker in the College of Science and Engineering at (218) 726-7806. For application/registration and location questions, contact Leigh Neys at (218) 726-7053 or email: lneys@d.umn.edu.
