Study Center in Lodz, Poland
Program Objectives
There are many benefits to studying in Poland. The trip gives
students a chance to grow as individuals, and become more
understanding of other cultures. Visiting Poland is unique
in the sense that, unlike many European countries, it has
much of its heritage preserved. Poland’s history makes
it the ideal place to study the Holocaust. This experience
is also unique in that students will be witnessing first hand
Poland’s emergence from the blanket of communism to
a democracy with a free market economy. The changing economy
allows students to witness emerging media companies from birth
to adolescence, in contrast to the mature media corporations
of the United States.
Location
The city of Lodz is approximately one and half hours south
of Warsaw, in the southeastern region of Poland. The city
founded in the 15th century grew rapidly due to the industrial
revolution. Its location is a crossroads between the
Eastern and Western World. This is very evident in the architecture
of the area, having been influenced by the Poles, Jews, Germans,
Russians and Czechs to name a few. The advantages brought
to the city by the textile industry are not the only influences
present in this multicultural city. The many museums and institutes
for higher education, highlight the contributions made by
the Polish but also others from around the world, to our global
culture.
Living Accommodations
Students will be housed in university facilities which consist
of 11 dormitory and three dining halls.
Program Costs and Financial Aid
Students pay a comprehensive program fee. This is set in
accordance with prevailing on-campus costs. The estimated
cost for the four-month program includes tuition, round-trip
transportation, instruction, administration, cultural events,
and excursions. Non-resident students are charged the difference
between resident and non-resident tuition. This is added to
the basic program fee. Personal expenses such as laundry,
extra travel and books are not included. Expenses are approximate
and subject to change without notice. Students who withdraw
from the program after departure will receive no refund of
program fees. All financial aid, including work study, is
available to students on this program. Financial Aid may be
applied to your program cost once $1200 has been paid.
Application Procedure and Deadline
You must fill out the application packet, write a brief typewritten
essay about yourself and your purpose in going abroad, and
submit both with an application fee by April 1st for Spring
program, to the Center for International Studies.
See Applications and Deadlines
for more information.
For more information and application packet, contact:
Center for
International Studies
St. Cloud State University
720 Fourth Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498
Phone: 320/308-4287
Fax: 320/308-4223
TDD: 1-800-627-3529-outstate, or
612-297-5353 in the Twin Cities
study_abroad@stcloudstate.edu
If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability,
such an accommodation may be available upon advance request.
Please contact the Project 504 Coordinator, 106 Atwood Center,
as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made in a
timely fashion.
SCSU is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Upon
request this publication will be made available in large print
or audio tape.
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