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The program in Sweden starts in the capital city of Norway, Oslo. Students from both the
Swedish and Norwegian groups tour museums, enjoy local restaurants and learn about the
history and culture of the two countries.
The main portion of the program for the Swedish group takes place in the resort town of
Trosa, located on the Eastern coast of Sweden, 60 miles from Stockholm. The two-week intensive
study is hosted by Stensund Folk High School. The school is beautifully situated in a Swedish
Manor House on its own private beach, overlooking the Baltic archipelago.
Days are filled with language, conversation and Scandinavian cultural classes. Between
classes and academic-oriented activities, the group has the chance to explore Trosa. There are
numerous recreational opportunities such as biking, swimming, canoeing, and sailing. There is
also a gym and several saunas, including one right on the beach.
After completing the first week of intensive language study at Stensund, the group relaxes
with a weekend excursion along the archipelago.
One of the highlights of the program is a week-long stay with a Swedish host family.
During this week participants are able to apply their Swedish language and culture skills
while experiencing everyday life with their families.
At the end of the host family stay, the group travels back to Stockholm. After a few days of exploring the city, the group departs
for the United States.
| Day |
Event |
| 1 |
Meet the group at Chicago O'Hare
International Airport and depart from O'Hare. |
| 2 |
Arrive at Oslo Lufthavn-Gardemoen |
| 3 |
Touring sites in Oslo - Bydgøy
museums; Holmenkollen; downtown Oslo |
| 4 |
Travel to Stensund Folk High School,
Trosa, Sweden |
| 5-11 |
Intensive Language classes at Stensund
interspersed with local field trips |
| 12-14 |
Weekend sailing and camping excursion
in the Baltic archipelago |
| 15-19 |
Intensive Language classes at Stensund
interspersed with local field trips |
| 20-25 |
Family home stays |
| 26 |
Reunite after family home stay; portfolio
projects due |
| 27 |
Sites and sounds of Stockholm |
| 28 |
Morning visit to Skansen; shopping and
final banquet |
| 29 |
Depart from Stockholm-Arlanda International
Airport. Return to Chicago O'Hare International Airport and continue on to final US
destination |
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Patricia Pia Johnson is the dean of the Swedish Study Abroad Program. Patricia
earned her B.S. in Elementary Education from Minnesota State University Mankato, and has taught
at schools in Minnesota and Nevada. She currently teaches third grade in Las Vegas, where she
also organizes professional learning community gatherings for her colleagues.
Patricia has been a staff member with Sjölunden, the Swedish Language Village, for 25
years. Patricia was dean of Sjölunden for five summers, and most recently has taken on the
role of high school credit curriculum facilitator at Sjölunden. She has been honored with the Director's Citation, the Key to the Villages, and the Global Citizenship awards. Patricia studied at the
University of Linköping, in Linköping, Sweden. She is fluent in Swedish and has
studied Spanish.
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