Freshman Seminars Abroad
Freshman Seminars Abroad combine on-campus instruction during fall or spring semester with a study abroad component during winter or spring break. Seminars are 3 credits at the 19xx level and fulfill a liberal education requirement.
Fall 2013
- Understanding New Zealand: Re-imagining Kiwi Culture
Auckland & Wellington, New Zealand
Taught by Evan Roberts, Department of History
Spring 2014
- Design in Scotland & England
Newcastle, England and Edinburgh & Glasgow, Scotland
Taught by James Boyd Brent; Graphic Design Program
- Discovery & Conflict: Galileo in Italy
Florence, Rome & Pisa, Italy
Taught by Laura Coffin Koch, Office of Undergraduate Education
- Doing the Impossible in Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Taught by Kelaine Haas & Nicole Letawsky-Schultz, College of Biological Sciences
- Environmental Communication in England
London & County Cornwall, England
Taught by Mark Pedelty, Communication Department
- Impressionism in Paris & Southern France
Paris & Montpellier, France
Taught by Monica Fogg, Department of Design, Housing & Apparel - Sport Culture in Italy
Rome & Florence, Italy
Taught by Jo Ann Buysse, School of Kinesiology
Freshman Seminars Abroad provide
- An introductory study abroad experience during your first year
- A small seminar atmosphere where you can get to know a professor and other first-year students
- A great way to prepare for a longer learning abroad program later in your college career
Program Fees
- Freshman Seminars Abroad are considered part of your fall or spring semester credit load
- In addition to normal tuition rates, there is a supplemental program fee that covers your airfare, housing, excursions, international health insurance, airport transfers and some meals
- Financial Aid and Scholarships are available, including a special Freshman Seminar Abroad Scholarship
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester seminar: September 14, 2013
Spring Semester seminars: December 6, 2013
Questions
Contact Sarah T. at tschi066@umn.edu or 612.626.6712
