why study abroad? studying abroad helps you learn about yourself and other cultures stand out above...
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Go Beyond Your Borders . . .
. . . Experience Scotland!
Why Study Abroad?
Studying Abroad helps you learn
about yourself and other cultures
Stand out above the crowd: Only
4% of U.S. undergraduates
ever study abroad.
Studying abroad can enhance the
value of your degree.
Studying abroad will
help you develop
skills and give you
experiences a classroom setting will
never provide
“Travel is fatal to prejudice,
bigotry, and narrow-
mindedness.” - Mark Twain
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one
page.” - St. Augustine
What is Experience Scotland?
• Residential study abroad program established in 1986
• Living learning community in a unique international setting
• Directed study of Scottish culture with access to the resources of a major European city
• Life changing experience
The Experience Scotland program is housed out of the 300+ year old
Dalkeith House or “Palace” as the locals refer to it…
The House is in Dalkeith, Scotland
Dalkeith, Scotland
Dalkeith is just 6 miles from Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city!!
What makes this program unique?Experience Scotland (WIS)
• Live in Dalkeith House• Enrolled as a UW
student (credits transfer back!)
• $7,495/semester • Class schedule designed
to allow for maximum travel opportunities (Monday-Thursday)
Other Programs
• Arranged housing not included
• Directly enroll in overseas university
• $10,000-$18,000/semester
• Class schedules run Monday-Friday; can limit travel
Opportunities for Cultural Immersion• Programming (House trips to local/regional places of interest,
plays, etc.)
• Classes taught by American and Scottish faculty
• Host family program
• Internship program
• Volunteer opportunities
• Make your own opportunity…the possibilities are limitless
How to get started!
• Speak with your academic advisor
• Speak with the Office of International Programs(deadlines, application materials)
• Submit your application
• Get a passport
• Prepare yourself for a transformative life changing educational experience