Overview

Experience a wonderful time of year in Scandinavia! The language and culture curriculum includes field trips, guest lectures, and social activities to introduce you to Swedish culture and society, and to Sweden's role in Scandinavia and Europe. You can study for the summer only, and the program is also available to you if you are participating in the fall semester or year program at Lund University.

Students attend classes with other UC and international students.

Course Opportunities

Courses focus on language acquisition and cultural immersion. The program offers course work at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. Swedish is used in the classroom from the start in order to develop your competence in all aspects of the language, including reading, writing, grammar, and conversation.

Use the following resources to learn about courses on EAP:

• EAP Program Search provides information on general areas of study.
• MyEAP Course Catalog lists courses previously taken by UC students. Additional courses may be available and not all courses may still be offered. Since courses in new programs have not yet been taken for credit, they may not appear in the MyEAP Course Catalog.

Units

You will take a full-time course of study on EAP. Students enroll in two Swedish courses, valued at 5 UC quarter units each, for a total of 10 UC quarter units during the summer term.

Language of Instruction

Swedish

Language Study

Language-based curriculum

Internships, Research, and Independent Study

Independent study and Internships for academic credit may be possible in this program. Arrangements are generally made at the EAP Study Center after arrival. Predeparture preparation may be required.

Duration

Go to the Participants section to see current or past calendars.

Summer: mid-June to early August

You may extend your EAP participation from the summer to the fall or year at Lund University (unless you are a sophomore). A residence permit must be obtained before departure and GPA requirements must be met.

Housing

You will be assigned to a single room in a university dormitory. Students live in one of the large, modern student complexes with UC and international students. The rooms are usually larger than typical UC dorm rooms.

On-site Support

EAP students are supported by UC's network of EAP offices at every UC campus and partnerships with EAP host universities throughout the world. Staff in Lund will help you integrate into the local culture and provide assistance with academics, housing, safety, and other issues.

See the EAP Program Guide (PDF) for program-specific details about host institutions, program structure, and courses; academic culture and conduct; internships, research, & independent study; units, exams, and grades; orientation; housing; and information about the intensive language program (if applicable).

Host Institutions

• Lund University

Estimated Cost

Participation in EAP is a great value! The cost of EAP programs is typically less than that of non-UC study abroad programs. The dollar figures listed in the chart represent: 1) the amount of the fees that are paid directly to EAP in the current year, and 2) an estimate of the amount needed to cover personal living expenses in this location. Personal travel and entertainment are not included here.

Don't forget that you take your financial aid with you and the amount of your financial aid package will be based on the estimated TOTAL COST of this experience, as it is estimated below.

These expenses are estimated for 2009-10. Amounts will vary for 2010-11 participation due to proposed changes to UC fees, exchange rate fluctuation, etc. For a more detailed breakdown of 2009-10 payment information, visit the Participants Portal and select the appropriate program.

Here’s what is included in the estimate:

• Predeparture expenses (visa, etc.)
• Round-trip airfare
• UC fees
• Tuition at host institution
• Accident and medical insurance
• On-site orientation
• Room and board
• Program activities
• Books and other incidental expenses
• Automatic transfer of credits and grades to your UC transcript

Estimated EAP Costs*

Option	Cost
* Based on most recent costs for 2009-2010 to the nearest $100.
Summer	$6,700

Application Requirements

Class Level

Sophomore, junior, senior, graduate

Language Prerequisite

None

GPA

2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application and maintained through the end of the last term prior to departure. No exceptions.

Minimum Criteria

All applicants must also have:

• Serious academic goals and a clear plan for integrating EAP studies into the student’s UC degree program
• Social and cross-cultural sensitivity; maturity; ability to adapt successfully to a different environment and a new education system; ability to assess and exhibit appropriate behavior in a variety of situations
• A willingness to abide by program regulations
• An endorsement by the Campus EAP Selection Committee and completion of all campus-specific requirements (an interview may be required)

These are minimum program requirements. Your Campus EAP Office determines selection and final admission.

Deadlines

Application deadlines and information on the application process are available through your Campus EAP Office. Supplemental predeparture materials will be required for many programs, including, but not limited to, host institution applications, visa and housing applications, medical clearances, etc.

For participation in the program, you must meet all deadlines and submit complete application materials.

Visit your Campus EAP Office for more information:

• UC Berkeley
• UC Davis
• UC Irvine
• UC Los Angeles
• UC Merced
• UC Riverside
• UC San Diego
• UC Santa Barbara
• UC Santa Cruz