Study Sustainability in Europe

Location: Denmark: Copenhagen

Term: Summer, Fall, Academic Year, Spring

Dates: Spring 2012: 1/21/2012 to 5/20/2012, Fall 2012: 8/18/2012 to 12/17/2012, Spring 2013: 1/12/2013 to 5/17/2013

DIS - Danish Institute for Study Abroad

http://www.dis.dk

1313 Fifth Street SE Suite 113 Minneapolis, MN 55414 United States

Call Us

Phone: 800 247 3477 or 612 627 0140

Fax: 612 627 0141

Description

Denmark is well known for its commitment to areas such as alternative energy, energy conservation, public transportation, urban planning, and ecologically and socially sustainable architectural design. Through coursework and hands-on field visits around Scandinavia, the program offers a broad understanding of the links and tensions between environmental challenges and sustainable solutions, and a Scandinavian perspective on best practices within urban development and transportation, alternative energy sources and energy conservation, and waste management. Student in this program will enroll in the "Sustainable Development: Environmental, Political, and Social Issues" core course, which is an examination of the concepts and philosophies of sustainability. We will look at the roles of individuals, communities, business, and government in shaping sustainable development. Emphasis on Danish and European experiences and perspectives.

Highlights

The program includes a short study tour in Denmark or Southern Sweden (companies, NGOs, power plants, and regional authorities) and a longer European study tour to Britain, Germany, Netherlands or Sweden (your choice).

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Cost in US$:

Please contact DIS for more information

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

Credit Available

no

This Program is open to

American, Canadian Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Group living
  • Home-stays
  • Independent living
  • Apartment/Flat
  • Dormitory
  • Other

Participants Travel to Denmark

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Letters of Reference
  • Transcript
  • Written Application
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
DIS - Danish Institute for Study Abroad's Mission Statement

DIS is a specialized Danish institution offering study abroad programs in English for primarily American university students in their third or fourth year of study, with credit transfer to their home school. Among alumni and partners, we have a reputation of being intense, demanding and rewarding, and of providing a challenging educational environment in a full-service framework.

Year Founded

1959

GoAbroad.com