Cross-Cultural Development Summer Program in Finland May 18-June 12, 2009 This innovative summer program is sponsored jointly by Satakunta University of Applied Sciences and Rovaniemi University of Applied Sciences. Students in the fields of business, technology, and health care and social services are eligible to participate. The program will emphasize problem-based learning techniques and teamwork in international groups of 6-8 students. Prior to arrival, students will have preparatory reading assignments relevant to their field. Lectures in the three fields will be presented by local and international faculty who serve as teacher-tutors during the program. In addition, there will be keynote presentations by leaders in private business, public services and universities. This is an excellent and unique exposure to problem solving in an international atmosphere. Time for recreational activities such as water sports, wilderness adventure and meeting reindeer is allowed. The most up-to-date information on the Finnish Summer Program is available at www.samk.fi/summerschool and www.ramk.fi/summerschool. Be sure to view the "Reflections from International Summer School 2008" video!
Academic Credit:
6 ECTS/3 sem. hours
European Union
2 ECTS/1 sem. hour
St. Petersburg Excursion (Russian visa required)
Nature Trek in Lapland
TOTAL: 12 ECTS or 6 US semester hours
Meals and Accommodation: Participants will stay in shared rooms at on-campus dormitories in Pori and in Rovaniemi; shared hotel rooms will be arranged in St. Petersburg. Lunch will be available at student cafeterias while students will typically prepare breakfast and dinner in their living units. Transportation: Participants will need to arrange their own transportation to/from Finland. Preliminary arrangements require arrival in Pori on May 17 and departure from Rovaniemi on June 13. You may adjust these travel recommendations according to individual preference. Transportation from Pori to Rovaniemi is provided. Cost: Participants must obtain a valid passport (price varies with nationality) and a Russian visa (approximately $125). Students pay their regular home institution tuition as appropriate. Lunch on study days and accommodations for the 4-week academic program are 480 €. Budget another 100 € for breakfast and dinner prepared in the living units. The optional excursion to St. Petersburg will cost approximately 320 € including transportation, accommodations, meals and academic activities. The optional nature trek in Lapland will cost approximately 120 €. Deadline: February 11, 2009.