A Summer Study Abroad Experience in Dalkeith, Scotland and and Dublin, Ireland
Estimated Cost: $4,167.86
Summer Dates : May 24 - June 7, 2008
Summer Deadline: February 15, 2008
Number of Positions: 15
Updated: April 15, 2008
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Program Description
The Office of International Education has coordinated an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students at UW-Stout to earn credit toward their degree by participating in a two week study abroad experience in Scotland and Ireland. The trip will be led and instructed by Dr. Kathleen Deery. The primary focus will be on exploring disabilities and inclusion from an international perspective. This will include: medical, social, and political issues. Students will have the opportunity to visit a variety of disability-related agencies, meet with professionals, and observe individuals with disabilities at work. In addition, students will explore Scotland and Ireland and examine how cultural differences impact people with disabilities. The first week of the program will be spent in Dalkeith, Scotland which is just outside the city of Edinburgh. The second week will be spent Dublin, Ireland.
Dalkeith, Scotland and Dublin, Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin is Ireland’s capital city and is located on the eastern coast of the country. The city has a rich history dating back to medieval times, but today is a lively and thriving metropolis. Dublin is also known to be one of the most youthful cities in the world-an estimated 50% of inhabitants are younger than 25.
Dalkeith, Scotland
Dalkeith is a bustling village six miles southeast of Edinburgh in the Midlothian region of Scotland. Dalkeith Palace sits within a beautiful 500 acre park and offers a quiet reprieve from the lively city of Edinburgh, which can be easily reached by public transport.
Courses
Upon successful completion, students will receive 3 credits. Students will enroll in course number REHAB 300/500-OS1. To receive financial aid in the summer, keep in mind that six credits are required. The purpose of this course is to provide an opportunity to study rehabilitation and disability service in other cultures, and to gain an appreciation of the differences in how disability is viewed internationally. This travel-based course will be held entirely in Scotland and Ireland, with a mandatory group meeting held at UW-Stout prior to departure. The course will include a combination of disability site visits, cultural visits, lectures, and group discussions. Certain visits may require early morning and/or evening attendance. However, the majority of site visits will be held between 9am and 4pm. There are no exams in this course. Students will be asked to maintain a journal throughout their travels, and hand this in periodically during the trip. In addition, students will be required to submit a 10-12 page paper upon their return that compares disability services in the US to those in Scotland or Ireland. The paper should be written following APA style and include a minimum of 8 references from peer reviewed journals. The final course grades will be based on the quality of journal submissions (100 pts; 10 pts per entry), participation in activities in Scotland and Ireland (50 points), professional behavior while traveling (50 points), and the final paper (100 points).
Required Reading: National Disability Authority. (2003).
Ireland Disability Strategy. Available online at: http://www.nda.ie/ National Disability Authority. (2004). Disability Agenda. Available online at: http://www.nda.ie/CntMgmt.nsf/Category/057EFE5C8AD195FD80256F02002E31F6?O penDocument
Estimated Costs
Students will pay a program fee to UW-Stout to cover the cost of tuition and fees, health insurance, international student ID card, housing, some meals, flight, and local transportation. Passport fees, additional meals and personal expenses are paid directly by the students. Eligible students can use their financial aid to help pay these expenses. Need based scholarships are available to eligible Wisconsin residents.
Estimated Program Cost: $4,167.86
Estimated Personal Expenses: $750
Total Estimated Costs: $4,917.86
Eligibility
Preference is given to students in the Department of Rehabilitation and Counseling. Students may be from any program at Stout, but should have a specific interest in learning about disabilities. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and be in good academic standing at time of participation.
Housing and Meals
In Scotland, students will stay at Dalkeith Palace, an 18th century manor house which was rebuilt in 1701 on the remains of the original Dalkeith Castle built in the 12th century. Accommodations in Ireland will be more modest, as we’ll stay in a modern hostel (Jacob’s Inn) in Dublin’s city centre. There will be 2-4 students per room and shared bathroom facilities. Meals are included during the first week in Dalkeith, and breakfast is provided during the second week in Dublin. Additional meals will be paid directly by the student and kitchen facilities are available in the hostel.
Passport/Visa
All students must have a valid U.S. passport for entrance into Great Britain and Ireland. The current passport fee is $100. Students should apply for their passport by no later than January to ensure summer participation. If students already have a US passport, be sure to check the dates of validity. It must be valid for six months beyond the return date to the US.
Application Procedures
Please make an appointment with the Office of International Education (OIE), 400 Bowman Hall, to review and receive the application materials. Completed forms are returned to OIE. A $100 nonrefundable application fee is paid to the Student Business Services Office located in the Administration Building at time of application. Once accepted by UW-Stout, a $200 nonrefundable service fee will be required to hold a place in the program.
For More Information
- Please contact OIE for an appointment
to discuss your Study Abroad options
and receive application materials.
715/232-2132, E-mail: globaled@uwstout.edu