Study Abroad

Eastern Oklahoma State College has a study abroad cultural exchange with College360 in Silkeborg, Denmark. In March 2025, Eastern will welcome a group of students from College360 for a week-long stay in Wilburton. Then in May 2025, a group of Eastern students will travel to Silkeborg for a week-long stay in Denmark.

• Visit Copenhagen, the capital and most populous city of Denmark, and see the most popular sites to learn about the country's royal family, government structure, architecture, art, Viking history and more
• Learn about the Danish culture and what makes the Danes rank among the world's most happy people
• Meet students and stay with host families in Silkeborg to experience the Danish concept of hygge
• Attend class with students at College360 and learn about their educational and career paths
   

Application 

Applications are now being accepted for Eastern students to participate in the Study Abroad Program.

1. To be considered for this study abroad trip, the Study Abroad Application must be completed entirely.
    
2. Ask two (2) current EOSC faculty/staff members to submit a letter of recommendation to accompany your application. The letters should be emailed directly from the faculty/staff members to Kellye Semeski at ksemeski@eosc.edu.
    
3. The online application and two (2) letters of recommendation must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Oct. 4, 2024.
    
4. Students chosen to travel to Denmark will be responsible for covering the following estimated costs:
   • Approximately $2,200 for airfare/transportation, lodging, meals and entry fees for activities (final costs may vary depending on airfare and activity schedule)
   • Cost of securing a passport
   • Cost of taking a 3-credit hour humanities course HUMAN 2713 Global Humanities-Denmark in the Spring 2025 Semester
   • Spending money while away
      
5. Applications are open to full-time and part-time students taking courses in Wilburton, McAlester, Idabel and Antlers.
    
6. Applications will be reviewed for consideration by a committee of faculty and staff. The study abroad trip is contingent upon students raising required funds. Students will have the opportunity to host fundraisers and seek donations to assist with the cost of the trip. 
    
7. The dates for the trip to Denmark have tentatively been set for May 11-20, 2025.

Contact

For additional information, contact the EOSC faculty and staff members who will be leading the study abroad trip.