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.
Language of Instruction
Courses are all taught in English.
Duration
March (mid) - May (end)
Housing
The group of students will be housed in student residence halls near campus.
Program Cost
The cost of the program is $7,075 * 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, housing, study abroad health insurance, and transportation for program related field trips to surrounding countries in Europe.
* - Estimate based on Spring 2013 costs. This figure will be altered and become a concrete figure in July, 2013. Please check back.
UNK Credits
International Studies Institute (INTS 490) - 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)- 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 (FORL 110) - 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?"
T.B.A. (INTS 480) - 3 credit hours
Course offerings vary from year to year.
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 (listed above). All students without a NUID, will have to apply to UNK as a non-degree seeking student through the Office of Admissions (308.865.8702) to obtain one. 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) to receive an application and recommendation forms.
What I Wish I Would've Known - Advice from UNK Study Abroad Alumni who have participated in the Nebraska Semester Abroad Program to the Czech Republic