Study Abroad
United Kingdom
Study-In-Scotland Program
The Study In Scotland program is collaboration between the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, -La Crosse, -Stout campuses. The program offers students an opportunity further their academic career with an international experience. Students may select the campus of their choice that will further enhance their course of study.
For specific details (i.e., application deadlines, program fees, etc.) regarding this program, please contact your home campus’ international office.
UW-Eau Claire
UW-La Crosse
UW-Stout
Students from nonparticipating universities are eligible to attend this program. Please follow the UW-La Crosse application guidelines.
University of Aberdeen
The University of Aberdeen, the oldest university in Scotland and
the fifth oldest university in the United Kingdom, was founded in 1495.
With over 13,900 students, the university has over 120 nationalities
represented, and is composed of 19% international students. The
university has over 590 first-degree programs, libraries with over
1,050,000 volumes, and over 150 sports clubs and societies.
The Aberdeen Area
The city of Aberdeen lies on the northeast coast of Scotland with
miles of beaches, dunes, and cliffs. With a population of 220,000
people, Aberdeen is big enough for the “big city” feel, but is compact
enough to make it student-friendly. The historic campus is located on
Old Aberdeen, just a fifteen minute bus ride from the bustling
city-centre. The city hosts cinemas, museums, galleries, and leisure and
sports facilities, and has a fantastic nightlife. Not far away are the
Scottish Highlands with castles, mountains, and miles of North Sea
coastland.
Academic Program
Many academic programs may be taken at the University of Aberdeen.
Course descriptions can be found at:
Undergraduate Course Descriptions
Housing
Students may request either self-catered or catered living. Catered
living will include meals on particular days. Program fee will adjust to
reflect housing choice. More information on Hillhead Halls can be found
at:
Hillhead Halls. Costs and amenities are available on-line at:
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/sras/pdfs/Costs%20of%20Study%20Int%20Students.pdf.
For More
Information
University of Aberdeen - International Students
International Homepage:
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/sras/international/exchanges.shtml
International Student Handbook:
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/sras/international/handbook.shtml
Traveling to Aberdeen:
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/sras/international/travel.shtml
Visa Information:
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/central/international/prospective/
University of Glasgow
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest
university in the UK and has maintained a consistent reputation for
academic excellence and innovative research. The University is a truly
Scottish university, with over 73% of our students coming from all over
Scotland, and offers international students the opportunity to study in
a world-class teaching and living environment.
The Glasgow Area
Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, is a bustling, lively and cultural
place in which to live and study. With a population of over 570,000,
Glasgow gives the big city feel. The varied and colorful social scenes
ensure there is always something to do and places to go: busy shopping
streets and modern indoor malls such as Princes Square and the Buchanan
Galleries; pubs and restaurants offering everything from pub grub and
international menus to haute cuisine; discos, clubs, cinemas, art
galleries housing important collections, parks, museums, theatres: in
fact, all the facilities you would expect of a large cosmopolitan city.
Glasgow is situated on the west coast of Scotland with ready access to
countryside natural beauty and less than an hour away from many
attractions, including Edinburgh, Stirling, the Ayrshire Coast, Loch
Lomond and the Trossachs.
Academic Program
Potential courses and degrees can be found in the
Undergraduate Course Catalog
Because the University of Glasgow operates on a trimester schedule, students can only register for the equivalent of 9 credits during their term abroad. In order to maintain a 12 credit minimum, UW-La Crosse students attending this program will be required to register for one of two pre-session courses which will commence approximately 3 weeks prior to the beginning of the term. Students may choose either “Science and the Environment in Scotland” or “An Introduction to Scotland: Past and Present".
An Introduction to
Scotland: Past and Present
The class runs in the first three weeks of
September and January and is jointly taught by Professors Alan Riach
from the Department of Scottish Literature and Dr Martin MacGregor of
the Department of Scottish History.
The class is taught in a pleasant, enjoyable, yet intellectually vigorous manner, and examines Scotland from the earliest and prehistoric days to Scotland as it confronts the challenge of the next millennium. Students will learn about the major political developments in Scotland from its Pictish and Celtic origins, through the coming of the Vikings, the Wars of Independence, the Reformation of the 1560's through to the rapid industrialisation which made Scotland the industrial engine of Europe.
The class will use a small number of selected texts in fiction, poetry and drama to illustrate its major themes and the teaching will take the form of lectures balanced with possibilities for discussion.
Science and the Environment
in Scotland
This course provides an overview of major
environmental issues in Scotland for the non-specialist. It considers
how Scotland's environment has changed from geological history, through
prehistory to modern times, and the effect of such changes on human
society. Topics covered include the nature, causes and effects of
climate and vegetation changes, and the extent to which changing
environmental factors influence the distribution and character of human
settlement and diseases. The course will also examine the effects of
human activity on the environment, as compared with the 'natural' earth
processes that cause environmental change.
It will examine the importance of natural resources and the environment on the development of prehistoric and industrial settlements in Scotland, using the development of the city of Glasgow as one of the main examples. The course will also include an overview of the available scientific information on the future environmental changes in Scotland, and the challenges that such changes will pose for human society.
Key components of the course are four one-day fieldtrips to examine different aspects of Scotland's environment and human history. These fieldtrips will look at the geological evidence for enormous changes in Scotland's landscapes and climates over time, and the human impact on these key features of our environment. Other teaching methods include lectures, videos, and laboratory sessions involving work with hand specimens and the use of CD-ROM and WWW resources.
Housing
University Halls are split into two categories; Catering or
Self-Catering and both types consist of single or shared study bedrooms
and a range of communal rooms. Most are self-catering and within easy
walking distance of the main campus and most have recreational
facilities, as well as common rooms, libraries or study areas, TV rooms,
kitchen/pantry and laundry facilities. All residences have staff or
student wardens who are there to offer help and support in the unlikely
event of any difficulties.
More information on Glasgow's housing options may be found at: Self Catered Halls and Catered Hall.
For More Information
University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow - Study Abroad
University of Stirling
Stirling has welcomed international students onto the campus for
many years. Currently students from outside the UK represent about 14
percent of the student body, and in any single year there are generally
around 80 nationalities represented on campus.
Top 10 Reasons to Attend the University of Stirling
The Stirling Area
Stirling was the ancient capital of Scotland and is also home to
many historic sites and monuments. Building on its historic foundations
to create an exciting mix of the old and new, Stirling has a thriving
centre and a growing population of around 40,000. Big enough to offer
the full 'city experience' of shopping, café culture and nightlife,
Stirling is still compact enough to retain a warm community feel, making
it a home from home that's as easy to get around as it is to settle in.
Today Stirling is a modern tourism, administrative and manufacturing
centre, with the shopping, amenities and recreational facilities you
would expect to find in a Scottish city. The cosmopolitan city centers
of Glasgow and Edinburgh are also less than an hour's travel from
Stirling.
Academic Program
Students can take Undergraduate courses in the following areas:
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Housing
The University has accommodation for over 3,000 students on-campus
and in the city of Stirling itself. Students may have their choice of
catered or self-catered halls. Most choose self-catered, as students
often socialize while cooking meals. More information on
Stirling's housing options may be found at the
Residential Services-Undergraduate Housing website. Costs and
amenities are available on-line at:
http://www.studentaccommodation.stir.ac.uk/undergraduate/costs.php.
For More Information
University of Stirling
Frequently Asked Questions
COURSE EQUIVALENCIES
The
course equivalencies
spreadsheets have been compiled from
past approved Academic Plan forms.
They show when the course was last approved and
how it transferred back to La Crosse. You may notice that
some classes satisfied several UWL options.
This list is not comprehensive nor does it take the place of meeting with your advisor for final approval! They are meant to be a guide of what courses may be appropriate for your studies abroad.
PASSPORTS & VISAS
Before you travel abroad, you will need
to obtain a passport, which will serve as proof of your U.S.
citizenship. A passport may allow you to gain entry to (and exit from)
other countries. Depending on the country to which you're traveling, a
visa may be required as well.
Entry requirements vary from one country to another. The U.S. State
Department issues
travel warnings specific to certain countries, and offers
tips and publications relevant to travel abroad generally. Well in
advance of your departure, you should also familiarize yourself with
international travel health issues, and health recommendations
specific to your destination.
Due to recent immigration changes in the UK, students may NOT fly into Dublin! The approved arrival airports are Aberdeen Airport, Glasgow International or Edinburgh Airport.
Program Dates
Varies by institution
Admissions
Criteria
Students must have a 3.0 GPA
Must be a Sophomore at the start of the study program.
Open to students from other universities (La Crosse campus only)
Program Fee
The program fee includes:
- Tuition (12 Credits) and administrative fees
- Orientation to Study Abroad Class (provided by home campus))
- Study Abroad Health Insurance (required by UW System) (provided by home campus)
- International Student Identity Card (ISIC) (provided by home campus)
- Study Abroad Graduation Sash (La Crosse campus only)
The program fee
does not include airfare, housing or meals.
Financial Aid is applicable to program fees through your home campus
Refer to Program Fees for the most current program fee
Tips and Advice from Program Alumni
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Office of
International Education
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
1725 State Street
La Crosse, WI 54601 USA
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