Child and Family Studies is excited to announce the Spring 2017 study abroad program in Uppsala, Sweden, focusing on Culture, Families, and Parenting. Participants can choose to receive 3 credit hours for CFS 460, CFS 581, SOC 491, or UNHO 491. The program will include the following activities:
- 2 “Visiting Family Dinners” at a Swedish family’s home. Students will have the opportunity to speak with the families about parenting
- Four 30-minute Intro to Swedish language lessons
- Guided city tour of Uppsala which will include exploring Uppsala University, the famous cathedral, and the Biotopia museum
- Guided tour of Uppsala Castle, built in the 16th century
- Guided tour of Linneaen Garden, the oldest botanical garden in Sweden
- Site visits to Swedish National Agency for Education, Swedish healthcare center, schools – Vallentuna School & Waldorfschool/nursery, and a youth club
- A trip to family-friendly Stockholm, including guided tours of Gamla Stan, Vasa Museum, and Skansen
- An evening of “fika” where students will socialize and enjoy coffee, tea, and desserts with local Uppsala University students
- A 4-day weekend free to leave Sweden and tour other countries
For more information from UTK Study Abroad, click here.
Faculty contact: Dr. Heidi Stolz, Associate Professor of Child & Family Studies and Co-Director of the UT Parenting Education Lab – hstolz@utk.edu