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Study Abroad Center, 3224 Memorial Union, (515) 294-6792
Semester in Scotland Semester in Scotland Photo Album Program Description This study abroad program in Scotland offers undergraduate students the opportunity to study for a semester or a year at the University of Edinburgh (UE). UE is one of the finest universities in the UK in one of Europe's most exciting cultural centers. Students are fully integrated academically and socially with their Scottish counterparts.
Students studying at UE during the spring semester will have one month off for spring break. Many students take advantage of this opportunity and spend time traveling in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and/or Europe.
The Semester in Scotland program is particularly suited for Honors students or those who are "honors-eligible."
For additional program details, refer to the handbook: Edinburgh Handbook
Opportunity for Freshmen
If you are a high achieving freshman who is interested in spending your second semester abroad, UE has just the program you're looking for. The benefits to studying abroad early in your academic career are multiple: you will have more courses to choose from, more time to study abroad again, and the opportunity for this experience to inform the rest of your undergraduate program. To apply, you must have received a 27 or above on your ACT.
The University of Edinburgh is one of the UK's most prestigious universities. It was founded in 1583 and has been attracting international students for over four centuries.
In terms of the quality of its teaching and research, it is considered one of the leaders not only in the UK but also in Europe and beyond.
The University of Edinburgh is also oone of the UK's larger, more diverse universities, with a current student population of over 25,000. More than 5,800 of these students are international and are drawn from 137 different countries. Yet the University does have a very Scottish character and a wide range of courses in Scottish, Celtic, and Gaelic Studies is available.
Studying at the University of Edinburgh places you in the heart of the city as many of the University's buildings are to be found throughout the city; the University is an integral part of the city's character and history. These buildings, both historic and modern, are some of the city's best-known landmarks.
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and is the second largest city (after Glasgow).
Edinburgh's population is approximately 460,000.
The city is located in the south-east along the Firth of Forth, near the North Sea.
The city is one of Europe's major tourist destinations, attracting around 13 million visitors a year, and is the second most visited tourist destination in the United Kingdom, after London.
Edinburgh's superb architecture ranges from ancient churches to monumental Victorian masterpieces --- all dominated by a castle on a precipitous crag in the city's heart. Pick any street to stroll down and you will be wowed by the sudden vistas of looming battlements, cold volcanic peaks, and hills steeped in memory.
Courses
UE is organized into three Colleges, each containing several schools offering a variety of disciplines. The schools are: Arts, Culture and Environment, Religion, Education, Health in Social Science, History, Classic and Archaeology, Law, Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Management and Economics, Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Social and Political Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering and Electronics, GeoSciences, Informatics, Mathematics, and Physics.
Students will take 4-5 classes that will earn them 12-18 U.S. credits.
Classes are a mix of Scottish and international students
Classes tend to meet less frequently than at U.S. universities and are generally held twice a week.
Scottish Parliament Internship Program Students have the opportunity to intern with the Scottish Parliament through a semester program sponsored by the UE. The internship begins with course work that is offered by members of the Faculty of Social Sciences. Participants will take three courses: British Politics, Scottish Politics, and Scottish Society and Culture. Following the completion of the course work, students will be assigned to a Member of Scottish Parliament (MSP). Under MSP direction, a research project (on a topic agreed between intern and MSP) will be undertaken. Students will spend the majority of their time working and researching in the Parliament. Students will earn approximately 15 credits for the semester internship program.
UE guarantees interns an accommodation. Along with other visiting students, interns live in University-owned accommodations, such as residence halls and apartments. Most are conveniently located to academic areas, for access to classrooms and libraries, and to the Parliament building.
Program Fee The spring 2010 program fee is $10,900. The cost includes tuition and fees and does not
include airfare, accommodation, food, books and supplies, and travel expenses. Contact
Julie Yankey in the Study Abroad Center with additional questions.
More Information To learn more about the program, contact
Julie Yankey in the Study Abroad Center to schedule an appointment. Email: jyankey@iastate.edu or Phone: 515-294-6792
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