Nebraska Semester Abroad Program
Program
The University of Nebraska-Kearney, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Nebraska-Omaha, and Wayne State College compose a Nebraska Consortium which created the Nebraska Semester Abroad program in 1992. The purpose of the program was to offer all students the possibility to study abroad in a program led by a Nebraska professor and taught by professors from the hosting institution. The location, Olomouc, Czech Republic, was selected because of the great difference between cultures.
One full-time faculty member from Nebraska will accompany the students. Besides supervising local instruction, the faculty member will instruct a three credit hour course which varies in nature from year to year dependent upon his/her academic discipline. The participating faculty is selected for their outstanding teaching, special expertise in area studies, extensive travel experience and belief in the importance of international education for all students.
Language of Instruction
Courses are all taught in English.
Duration
March - May
Housing
The group of students will be housed in student residence halls near campus.
Program Cost
The cost of the program is $7,000 for students from member institutions (UNK, UNL, UNO, Wayne State), which includes a pre-departure orientation, 12 hours tuition of UNK undergraduate resident tuition + fees, round trip airfare from Omaha, room, insurance, and field trips to surrounding countries in Europe.
UNK Credits
International Studies Institute (INTS 445.01) - 3 credit hours
Fieldtrips within the Czech Republic, to Italy, Poland, Austria, Hungary enhance the International Studies based program with experiential learning which serves to complement classroom learning.
International Studies Seminar (INTS 445.02)- 3 credit hours
Lectures conducted by Palacky University professors allow the student to understand Central European history, culture, language, art, literature and politics.
Eastern European Studies (INTS 300) - 3 credit hours
Introduction to the Czech Language taught by a Czech teacher focuses on becoming familiar with the native language. The goal of this course is not to become fluent, but to learn the basic phrases such as "Where is the bathroom?"
Directed Readings (INTS 490) - 3 credit hours
Course with varying topics each containing an international component. This course will vary year to year in accordance with the Faculty Director's background.
Financial Aid
Most scholarships and grants can be used to fund this venture and financial assistance in the form of students loans is available.
Prerequisites
The program is open to all Nebraska university students. Preference is given to those students in the Nebraska Consortium. Students should have at least a 2.0 GPA and one semester of college experience. No foreign language is required.
Credit Transfer
All students will register through the University of Nebraska-Kearney for a minimum of twelve credit hours. Credits may be applied toward degree work at the students' home campus through the transfer process. Coursework will make full use of location and surroundings.
Application Deadline
Applications are due the second Friday in November - a maximum of 22 students will be selected to participate. Please email Ann Marie Park (parkam@unk.edu) for an application and recommendation forms.
Tentative Schedule
NSA Tentative Timeline