Initial course meetings will introduce you to Serbian language and culture in preparation for your two field experiences. You will then spend the majority of your course time at social services sites where, on a daily basis, you will attend on-going programs for adults and youth with disabilties and interact with service recipients and providers. 

You will participate in regular group check-in meetings to discuss your experiences, reactions and progress on coursework.

Language of Instruction

Formal instruction will be in English (which is the most common second language in Belgrade). Serbian language will be spoken at placement sites; however, many professionals and university students are able to communicate in English with varying levels of proficiency. Prior knowledge of Serbian language is not required to participate.

Course load

3 credits

Course Offerings

Choose from:

• Recreational Therapy 4000: Special Topics in Disabilities, Recreation and Leisure (3 credits), or
• Health Related Professions 2800: Special Topics in Health Professions (3 credits) 

If you have already completed these courses or have special needs due to your major/disciplinary requirements, you may discuss the possibility of an independent study or other alternative with the program director prior to applying to the program.

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The program utlizes the city of Belgrade, the University of Belgrade and a number of program centers and institutions in and around Belgrade to provide you with background of Serbian history and culture throughout its 2300-year history of being destroyed and rebuilt countless times. Field trips further your understanding of the academic content and the history and culture of Serbia and the surrounding region. 

Four weeks: Mid-May through late June

Tentative Program Dates

Housing type: dormitories

University of Belgrade dormitories are standard, cost effective student dormitories, with 2-4 bed apartments located in the "student city" area of Belgrade. There are 11 student residencies in Belgrade in which the Temple group may be placed, including Studentski Grad, which, in addition to dormitories and a restaurant, has two libraries, a cinema and a theater building, conference halls and an open stage for summer concerts. Student residencies are vibrant places, where you can live, eat, study and meet new friends and colleagues.
 
Meals will be on your own most of the time, aside from both a program opening and closing group dinner. Food is relatively inexpensive in Belgrade, and even more so if you go to the open air markets selling fresh fruits and vegetables. Food at restaurants is also relatively inexpensive and dinner at a nicer restaurant can be had for about $30. Whereas, a pizza (available at most restaurants and quite good) will cost about $8.

Faculty

Dr. Bryan McCormick, a Temple faculty member with extensive experience in Serbia, serves as program director, oversees the academic program and teaches on site.

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TUITION AND FEES (3 CREDITS)

Temple students pay their usual per-credit rate by school/college and residency.

Non-Temple students pay the non-matriculated student rate based on residency. For the 2023-24 academic year, PA residents are charged $749 per credit and non-PA residents are charged $1,349 per credit. *Non-Temple students: your program costs may vary depending on your home institution's billing model. Please check with your study abroad office about your school's billing policies.

All students pay:

• University Services Fee
• Serbia Program Fee, estimated at $1700, which includes housing in shared accommodations, orientation, airport transfers, bus pass, some field trips and a few group meals.

For complete details about billable costs and estimate for non-billable expenses, such as airfare, meals, and personal expenses, view the program cost sheet.

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SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID

Education Abroad offers competitive, need-based scholarships for this program. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid.

Staying healthy and safe abroad requires good planning and strong support. Review our health and safety page for important steps to preparing for study abroad, and details about international travel medical insurance and assistance provided by Temple.  

• Program Director Dr. Bryan McCormick, Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences; [click-for-email]
• Education Abroad; [click-for-email] ; 215-204-0720

• You are enrolled as a full-time matriculated student at the time of application as well as during the semester prior to studying abroad.
• You will have completed at least two (2) semesters of college-level study by the program start.

You meet minimum cumulative GPA requirement, on a 4.0 scale from all colleges/universities attended. The requirement varies by program:

• Temple Semester Programs: 2.75 (Internships: 3.0)
• Temple Summer Programs: 2.5
• Exchange Programs: 2.75
• External Programs: 2.5

You remain in good academic standing from the time of application until the start of your term abroad; students on academic warning are not eligible to participate.

You will need a passport, valid well beyond the length of your program, by the application deadline.

View deadlines and validity requirements for your host country.

You are in good disciplinary standing at the time of application and remain so through the start of your term abroad. Students who have been found responsible for a code of conduct violation and will not be in good disciplinary standing (including disciplinary probation) may submit a petition for review.

You are at least 18 years old at the time of application.