Study Abroad: Poland
Poland: Human Rights and Social History
May 19 to June 1, 2025
Expand your knowledge of global community, international human rights, and social justice by immersing yourself in the history, education and culture of Poland. Explore an important European culture and reflect on its global impact on history and social institutions. Learn by attending class at Polish educational centers, touring important historical sites related to the Holocaust, WWII and political labor movements, and visiting performing arts venues.
The trip features two courses for six credits total:
- EDU 224 Diversity in Schools and Society (3 credits)
In this course, you'll develop critical thinking skills, informational literacy, and awareness of diversity and social justice issues. Learn to identify the structure of arguments and categorize types of reasoning. Evaluate arguments in different contexts using various objective standards. Apply critical thinking skills to problem-solving and decision-making in personal and professional situations.
- HST 124 Modern Europe II with emphasis on Eastern Europe in the 20th Century (3 credits)
Examine the history of Europe in the 20th Century, including political developments, ideology, social change and foreign policy. Explore Europe's global influence and the changes to this region caused by two world wars, the Cold War, and the fall of the Soviet System of government. We'll pay special attention to the impact these events had on Eastern Europe, specifically Poland, the Baltic States, and the territories of Imperial, Soviet and current Russia.
Application deadline: November 29, 2024
Apply Online via the Education Abroad Portal
Withdrawal information: Your deposit and other fees are refundable if you withdraw from the program no later than December 6, 2024. Withdrawals must be made in writing and submitted to wwloch@clcillinois.edu.
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Cost: $3,700*
*Trip cost subject to change due to unanticipated changes in currency exchange rate, airline and accommodation variations.
Cost includes:
- round-trip airfare
- accommodation
- insurance
- full-time tour guide
- some meals
- in-country transportation
- cultural excursions/activities (as arranged for this program)
Cost excludes:
- College of Lake County tuition and fees
- passport fees
- incidental/personal expenses
- optional excursions
- additional meals
- travel medicine
Payment schedule
| Payment | Amount | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| First Payment | $500 | Due at time of application (No later than Nov. 29, 2024) |
| Second Payment | $1,700 | Jan. 14, 2025 |
| Third Payment | $1,000 | Feb. 18, 2025 |
| Final Payment | $500 | Mar. 7, 2025 |
Scholarship information
Study abroad scholarships are available through the Department of Global Engagement for eligible participants. To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must have already applied and been accepted to the study abroad program.
Scholarship deadline: Saturday, January 25, 2025
