Why Minor in Scandinavian Studies?
The opportunity to explore this distinctive European culture, 学习一门新语言, and study abroad will prepare you to live in a multicultural world, standing out as resourceful, 灵活的, and able to demonstrate creative and critical thinking. No field—or country—is out of reach after graduation. Our graduates go on to study or work in everything from nonprofits to education to business, in the United States and abroad.
出国留学
Experiencing firsthand the culture and customs of a Scandinavian country will both expand your worldview and bring into sharp focus what you have learned in the classroom. Students can study in Norway, 芬兰, 冰岛, 或瑞典, where the 35-year-old SVF program in Jönköping is the longest continuous exchange program between the United States and Sweden. Opportunities to study abroad with the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) are also available.
芝加哥 As a Classroom
The Swedish American Museum is in the nearby, traditionally Swedish neighborhood of Andersonville, close enough for field trips, 实习, 还有文化活动. Our own Center for Scandinavian Studies provides connections with many organizations. Cultural experiences throughout the city and its many neighborhoods will enrich your North Park education.
毕业生档案
The cultural education experience and language skills Stina (Peterson) Dufour C’08 gained from her Scandinavian studies major helped her land a job managing study abroad 项目 at New York University.