Description

The supernatural figures largely in Scotland's literature and culture. Scottish ballads are filled with stories of strange creatures and weird doings. Scottish castles are filled with ghosts and spirits. Witches wander through Shakespeare's Macbeth and the poetry of Robert Burns. There's a Scottish Frankenstein. Jekyll becomes Hyde. And the devil lurks everywhere. "Scottish Tales" will study the literature, films, and culture of Scotland, examining its supernatural component from the earliest ballads to contemporary cinema. Set in Edinburgh, one of Europe's most beautiful cities, the program will include visits to castles, tours of the city, and field trips to the Scottish Highlands and Glasgow. Please contact UC Davis Summer Abroad for more information.

What Students Have to Say about Summer Abroad in Scotland:
Going to Scotland was one of the greatest experiences of my life. It was incredibly liberating to travel across the world alone and to land in such a beautiful city was like a dream. Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and the Scottish people are so warm and inviting. I have never met such wonderful people as the Scots. [...] Not only did I get to spend a month in the most beautiful nation in the world, I had amazing adventures and earned 8 units in the process. - Tamara Thompson

I will never forget my experience in Scotland with Summer Abroad. Scotland is the most beautiful country imaginable and the program is designed so that we were able to experience all of its beauty and unique culture.... - Whitney Tiedemann

Highlights

*The housing for this program is located in close to many of Edinburgh's most famous attractions--the castle, the Royal Mile, and the New Town.
*Edinburgh is very easy to get around in and has lots of great museums, galleries, restaurants, and cafes.
*The reading and film for this course are fun; you'll also really like the various guest speakers
*Field trips include an all-day outing to the Scottish Highlands and a trip to Glasgow, Scotland's other great city.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

TBA (fees posted to UCD Summer Abroad website in Dec/Jan)

Program Fees Include:

Fees for UC Davis Summer Abroad include:
- Program Fee (USD 750)
- Course Unit Fee (approx. USD 287 per unit * 8 units)
- Accommodations & Activities Fee (varies by program, USD 950 - 4250)
- Summer Campus Fee (USD 290)

Fees subject to change; please visit the UC Davis Summer Abroad program webpage or contact UC Davis Summer Abroad for the most up-to-date information concerning program costs. Programs start around USD 5,000.

Experience Required

yes

To be eligible to participate in a UC Davis Summer Abroad program, you must: -be 18 years or older -have completed 15 accredited college units -be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.0 or higher -be in good disciplinary standing with your academic institution

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 16-24

Scholarships are Available

UC Davis Summer Abroad is pleased to announce that the Education Abroad Center will award USD 15,000 in travel awards to participants in UC Davis Summer Abroad 2012 programs. All students enrolled in a UC Davis Summer Abroad program (Davis and Non-Davis) will have the opportunity to apply for an award ranging from USD 500 - 1,500. Application deadline: March 6, 2012. Visit the UC Davis Summer Abroad website for details.

Application Process Involves

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

4-5 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

UC Davis Summer Abroad's Mission Statement

UC Davis Summer Abroad programs offer students short but intense academic courses that are complemented with a wealth of cultural activities. The courses are structured in such a way that students gain knowledge not only in the classroom, but also from experiential learning that takes advantage of the program site. All of our programs are built around UC Davis courses and are led by UC Davis faculty. Many provide opportunities for students to visit non-English speaking countries while doing their coursework in English. Our class sizes are limited, generally enrolling from 18-30 students, thus allowing us to create intimate learning communities overseas. Programs are open to all students outside the UC system, alumni and professionals.