Environmental Studies and Environmental Engineering

Swarthmore's Environmental Foreign Study in Eastern Europe Program

Program Coordinator: 

Prof. Arthur McGarity
Hicks Hall Room 201
phone: 610-328-8077
or click here to fill out the Poland Program Interest Form
 

PROGRAM FEATURES

AN UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY

  • To learn about environmental problems and potential solutions in the context of a former communist country making the transition to a free market
  • To take courses in English in a non-English speaking country, while still gaining significant exposure to the culture and learning enough basic conversational Polish to survive
  • To travel throughout the region as part of the course "Environmental Science and Policy in Central and Eastern Europe" which includes field trips throughout Poland and a one-week environmental tour of the Czech Republic.

 

TIME & LOCATION

  • Spring semester only, based in Krakow, the medieval capital of Poland, begins early February and ends mid-June
  • Includes orientation program and intensive Polish language instruction (survival Polish) and lectures on Polish culture and history
  • Close proximity to Prague, Vienna, and Budapest and the Tatra range of the Carpathian Mountains

 

AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS

  • The Jagiellonian University (founded 1364) for language, culture, and elective courses in many disciplines which can be arranged upon request.
  • The Technical University of Krakow (Politechnika Krakowska) for environmental science and engineering electives related to water supply, water pollution, and toxic pollution measurement
  • The Krakow Academy of Mining and Metallurgy for environmental economics, and earth sciences (geology)
  • Masaryk University located in Brno, Czech Republic

 

OTHER FEATURES

  • The environmental program is coordinated closely with the Poland Program of Swarthmore's Theatre and Dance departments, including an orientation program and dormitory housing. A theatre or dance course may be taken by students in the Environmental Program.
  • All program costs, living expenses, and basic travel costs, including airfare to Poland, are covered for enrolled Swarthmore College students.  Financially aided students receive their normal aid package.

Please fill out the Poland Program Interest form to let us know of your possible involvement in the program.

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