Program Overview
Take advantage of a rare opportunity to be immersed in the Swedish culture and visit Swedish schools! This faculty-led program will allow you to experience the richness of the Swedish educational system, and its similarities and differences with American schools. You will also explore the sights of charming Stockholm and form lasting bonds with fellow program participants. Further information about this program is available from Dr. Linda Zane or Dr. Monique Alexander as well as the Office for Global Engagement which is located in Spotts World Culture Building-Room 002C-Ground Level.
This program is not associated with a spring 2024 course. As such, students are not eligible to explore financial aid eligibility to offset the costs associated with this program. In addition, graduating seniors are not eligible to participate in this program unless the will be enrolled in a credit bearing summer course(s) or an SRU graduate program in the summer or fall.
This program will be capped at 20 student participants.
Sweden Flyer 24.pdf
Faculty Leader Information
Dr. Linda Zane
Elementary Education/Early Childhood
104C McKay Education Building
linda.zane@sru.edu
Dr. Monique Alexander
Elementary Education/Early Childhood
217 McKay Education Building
monique.alexander@sru.edu
Program Timeline
| Timeline |
Important Dates |
| Fall publicity begins |
September, October, November |
| Apply for your passport |
At the time of application-Please don't wait! (On average passports take 3 months to be processed) |
| Student applications & application fee due |
November 17, 2023 (Programs may close for applications earlier than the deadline if the number of completed applications exceeds the number of spots open on the program.) |
| Official acceptances announced |
Last week of November/First week of December |
| Mandatory-Pre-Departure meetings with participants |
Early December |
| Students billed for program fees |
Early December with spring 2024 billing |
| Airline reservations confirmed |
Mid January (flights are non-refundable once confirmed) |
| Pre-Departure meetings with Directors |
Mid January/February/March/April/May |
| Group departs |
Early May 2024 (exact date TBA) |
| Group returns |
Mid-May 2024 (exact date TBA) |
Costs
A non-refundable application fee of $100.00 is due at the time of application. The application fee is a $100.00
non-refundable administrative fee covering currency fluctuations and wire transfer fees.
This program is
not associated with a spring 2024 course. As such, students are not eligible to explore financial aid eligibility to offset the costs associated with this program. Graduating seniors are
not eligible to participate in this program unless the will be enrolled in a credit bearing summer course(s) or an SRU graduate program in the summer or fall.
Estimated Costs: $2,000.00 (estimated-final price will be confirmed at the time of billing)
Cost includes:
- International airfare
- Most program activities/site visits and excursions
- Shared accommodations
- Most breakfasts in country except on day of departure from Sweden
- In-country transportation
Not included in the program cost above
- Basic international travel insurance-estimated at $14 per week of travel
- Baggage fees charged by the airlines-estimated at $50-$75.00 per checked in bag
- Personal spending money-we recommend an estimated $500.00-$600.00 in personal spending money to cover meals beyond breakfasts and incidentals including personal shopping. This estimate is determined by previous student reports of personal spending and may vary by participant.
- Vaccine/Health related expenses
Health and Safety
For general safety and security information for students abroad visit
U.S. Students Abroad.
For information regarding health related travel guidance visit the
CDC. **Vaccines are the financial responsibility of the program participants and not covered in the above costs.**
To learn more about international travel in this country,
click here.