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Padnos International Center 130 Lake Ontario Hall Allendale, MI 49401 Phone: 616-331-3898 Fax: 616-331-3899 pic@gvsu.edu |
Cracow University of EconomicsThe Cracow University of Economics (CUE) was established in 1925, shortly after Poland had regained its independence after World War I. Since then, Cracow University of Economics has become a well-respected institution of higher education. GVSU and CUE (formerly known as the Academy of Economics) have mutually benefited from international cooperation through an exchange that started in 1975.
Formerly the capital of the Polish Kingdom, Cracow is located in southern Poland on the banks of the Wisla River, less than three hours by train from Warsaw and only one hour from the Tatra Mountains. The city is the educational and cultural center of Poland, with an abundance of museums, theaters, concerts, and festivals. Being one of the few major European cities that escaped total devastation during World War II, many of Cracow’s original medieval structures still stand. Cracow has also been designated as a UNESCO world historical site.
The English Track Program offers courses in Polish language and culture, business, economics, political science, international relations, finance, marketing, and more.
For additional information, please visit Cracow University of Economic's website. WHEN CAN I GO?
Winter semester in Poland: February—June
Fall semester in Hungary: September—January WHERE WILL I LIVE? Students studying at Cracow University of Economics generally live in apartments near the CUE campus. Students studying at the University of Debrecen have the option of living in on-campus residence halls located on or near the UD campus. Additional information is available online through the host university’s website.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE? Students must be degree-seeking, have a declared major or minor in International Relations, and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the time of application. All applicants must have completed at least 1 year at GVSU prior to participation in the program. Additionally, applicants must have completed 1 semester of Polish language prior to participation in the program. HOW DO I APPLY? Students interested in applying for this program will be required to complete two separate applications. The first application is the STAIR Exchange Student Application and is due no later than September 30th at noon. This application can be obtained in the Padnos International Center. If your application is approved by the STAIR Academic Board, you will be invited to complete the PIC online application. WHAT ARE THE COSTS?
Winter Semester in Poland*
Winter Semester in Hungary
**Based on 2008-2009 in-state, upper-division tuition rate. ***The cost of any study abroad program depends to a large extent on the participant’s personal spending habits and lifestyle. Personal travel, entertainment, gifts, souvenirs, and other types of personal spending are costs not reflected in the above estimates.
IMPORTANT SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:
The Padnos International Center and the STAIR Academic Board will select six students each fiscal year to receive the STAIR Exchange Student Scholarship of $6,000 per semester for two semesters (Winter semester in Poland, Fall semester in Hungary). Recipients of this scholarship must agree to participate in both semesters in order to be eligible for this funding.
FINANCIAL AID Many types of financial aid, such as loans, grants and scholarships,are available to GVSU students and can be used for meeting the cost of this program. All GVSU students in good academic standing are eligible to apply for loans. Early application for financial aid is strongly recommended.
WHO CAN TELL ME MORE?
Visit the Padnos International Center at 130 Lake Ontario Hall Monday through Friday from 8am - 5pm and Wednesday until 8pm for more information. Academic questions: Polly Diven, Director of the International Relations Program, divenp@gvsu.edu
Application & financial matters: Rebecca Hambleton, Padnos International Center, hambletr@gvsu.edu
WHAT CREDITS WILL I RECEIVE?
Students interested in this program will be required to secure faculty approval for the courses they wish to take at the University of Debrecen and Cracow University of Economics. For details on the course options available contact the Director of the International Relations Program.
For a list of courses that have been pre-approved, please visit the Study Abroad website. Courses that are not listed on the course equivalency chart will require departmental approval.
The process for securing approval for the courses you wish to take at the host institution is as follows:
1) Carefully review the course options available during the semester you plan to study at the host institution.
2) Print off the description of the course(s) you are interested on taking at the host institution.
2) Arrange to meet with the Director of the International Relations Program.
3) Present the Study Abroad Credit Form and the host institution course description to the Director and ask him/her to complete the Study Abroad Credit Form indicating the GVSU course equivalency.
If you have questions about this process, contact the Padnos International Center.
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