Renewing a partnership from the 1980s, JCC is again offering students the opportunity to spend the spring semester at Sodra Vatterbygdens Folkhogskola (SVF), a private higher education institution in Jonkoping, Sweden.
JCC students can join students from around the world as part of the Dag Hammarskjold International Studies Program. Named for the Jonkoping native who served as secretary general of the United Nations from 1951 to 1963, the program awards 12 credit hours, and all classes are taught in English. Coursework includes international relations, Swedish, Scandinavian history and culture, global environment, political science, and physical education.

The goal of the Hammarskjold Program is to bring students from different countries together to discuss and learn more about international relations, peace and conflict theories, and the global environment.

JCC's Scandinavian Studies Program is offering up to three scholarships of $1,500 each to JCC students who enroll in the program for the 2009 spring semester. Scholarship preference will be given to students who have reached sophomore standing with a GPA of 2.5 or better.

Individuals interested in participating should contact Greg Rabb, international studies coordinator, at 716/338-1242 or 376-7500, ext. 1242.