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Poland Study Tour (Outgoing Program) Featured

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  • Locations: Gdansk, Poland; Krakow, Poland; Warsaw, Poland
  • Program Terms: Winter
  • Restrictions: UWP applicants only
  • Budget Sheets: Winterim
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Winter 2025 10/31/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Program Description:

Poland mapTravel Through Poland!

This January course provides an historical context of Poland with an emphasis on the impact of World War II to Present. Under the direction of Professor Helen Rosenberg, students will travel to some of the most beautiful parts of Europe:  Gdansk, Warsaw and Krakow.  Learn about World War II, the Nazi occupation, the Jewish resistance, the Polish resistance and Lech Walesa's Solidarity Movement.  Also on the agenda are tours to royal castles, Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the Wieliczkh Salt Mine (World Heritage Site) and much more!

Former students have reported that the best part of the trip is the 4 days spent with University of Gdansk host families! 

This affordable program includes airfare, insurance, lodging, in-country transportation and all programmed activities and most meals. Be sure to check out the Budget Sheet above as well as the Financial AId information to the left of this page.  Wisconsin residents with a GPA or better may be eligible for a $1000 grant!


 
Poland street Poland Group with Statue Train in Poland


Program participants of this study abroad program are expected to be capable of:
( X ) Carrying own luggage ( X ) Sharing lodging accommodations ( X ) Taking care of own health/medical needs
( X )  Walking more than 5 mile(s) in a day ( X ) Respectfully adapting to new foods and meal traditions ( X ) Travelling to/from the U.S. independently
( X ) Mounting staircases ( X ) Locating own meals (restaurants/shops) ( X ) Navigating through a foreign city independently
( X ) Refraining from alcohol use ( X ) Adhering to rules and safety guidelines. ( X  ) Using public transportation resources
( X ) Communicating issues and concerns to group coordinators ( X ) Attending programmed activities at varying hours throughout the day ( X ) Respectfully adapting to local behavioral/social practices (i.e. dress & appropriate language)
( X ) Addressing others with respect and dignity ( X ) Adapting to the demands of group travel
(limited independence & “alone time”)