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Situated along the coast of the Baltic Sea and split by the Daugava River, Riga has been an important harbor to the country of Latvia for many years. Riga is also a site of great Jugendstil Architecture unparalleled throughout the world.RIGA

Latvias capital city and largest city Population 706,413 (2010) Travel around Riga using Public Transportation, Taxi, or Car Home to many historic and interesting sitesRIGA

Public Transport systems include tram, bus, and trolleys running from about 5:30 am until 11:30 pm Some routes have hourly nighttime schedules Tickets most of the time can be bought from the drivers or in press kiosks Student discounts are available when purchasing an E-ticket and info can be found at the following link: http://www.lu.lv/eng/istudents/exchange/advice/public-transport/http://www.lu.lv/eng/istudents/exchange/advice/public-transport/ Public transportation

Security is always something to be mindful of no matter where you are Be mindful of pickpockets and thieves Dont walk alone if you can help it Latvian laws state that you must use your headlights when driving at anytime in the day The limit for alcohol is 0.5 Read up on the local laws for where you are staying Security issues

MAUI-UTRECHT NETWORK (T/F) Student pays in-state tuition and fees for program Exchange (T/F R/B) Student pays in-state tuition and fees, as well as K-State room and board for program Flight not included with any option Program Options

If you are interested in this program, contact a Study Abroad Advisor to let them know. Once the University of Latvia is notified of your interest, you will be accepted if: There is a faculty that can offer guidance in the respective field of study University of Latvia can provide the scholarship as stipulated in the agreement Enrollment in the program

Application deadlines May 15 for Fall Semester November 15 for Spring Semester Accommodation Deadline Stated in acceptance form/email Important Dates

Referral from the Kansas State University Study Abroad Office (1) Official copy of your most recent transcripts (1) Copy of you passport (1) Completed application form (2) (35mm x 45mm) photos attached to your application form Proof of English Language Proficiency Entrance Requirements

Students should use the following link as a guide of what documents to prepare before leaving for the university: http://www.lu.lv/eng/istudents/exchange/visas/noneucitizens /01/ http://www.lu.lv/eng/istudents/exchange/visas/noneucitizens /01/ For exchange students, the University of Latvia will prepare the following documents: Confirmation of exchange Approval of Accommodation Confirmation of Subsistence Residence permits

Both dorms, PRIMA and REZNAS are located about 20 min away from the University main building, old town, and central railway Both are also located in Riga, Reznas street which is close to the city center with well developed traffic flow Accommodation PRIMAPRIMA REZNASREZNAS

Newly reconstructed 9 floor Hotel PRIMA - www.hotelprima.lv www.hotelprima.lv Single Room 10 12m 2 150 LVL/month Double Room 15 17m 2 90 LVL/month Double Room 10 - 12m 2 75 LVL/month Triple Room 15 17m 2 60 LVL/month Prima Room options

Internet connection cable, not Wi-fi Free use of phone for internal call Free use of computer hall Communal showers available Bed linen Basic kitchen equipment Lounge for reading/studying Conference/Seminar hall 24-hour reception desk Bike and car parking available Credit cards accepted Prima Whats included Available for additional payment Laundry Service Caf Printing, fax, scanner Apartment cleaning Household equipment rental Rec complex w sauna Sports hall

Double room 18m 2 60 LVL/month Internet Connection (cable connection, Wi-fi) Fridge in household area on second floor Basic kitchen equipment Shower and bathroom Computer hall Bed linen, blankets and pillows 24-hour reception desk Reznas

Students are to plan to arrive during Registration week for their appropriate semester Dates for the 2011/2012 year can be found at the following link http://www.lu.lv/eng/istudents/exchange/calendar/academic-calendar-20112012/ http://www.lu.lv/eng/istudents/exchange/calendar/academic-calendar-20112012/ An introduction meeting will be held on the Friday of registration week as well as a short 4-hour orientation course Arrival

There are courses offered in the following program areas Latvian Language Social Sciences Baltic Studies Education Russian Language Psychology Chemistry Art Economics and Management Lists of available courses for the Fall 2011 term are available here: http://www.lu.lv/eng/istudents/exchange/courses/ http://www.lu.lv/eng/istudents/exchange/courses/Courses

Latvian Credits & Marking System Grade MeaningComments Estimated corresponding ECTS grade 10 izcili (with distinction) Knowledge of the student is substantially higher than the estimated normal level. A 9 teicami (excellent) Knowledge of the student is higher than the estimated normal level A 8 oti labi (very good) Knowledge corresponds to the highest expected level. B 7 labi (good) The student has mastered the subject deeply and with understanding, is progressing within the expected limits, but makes minor mistakes. C 6 gandrz labi (almost good) The student has generally succeeded in the course within the required limits, but he or she is either merely reproducing the knowledge rather than actively using it, or making more substantial mistakes. D 5 viduvji (satisfactory) Awarded to students, who are progressing within the limits of their individual abilities, generally are not behind the appropriate age group, but make substantial mistakes and reproduce the facts rather than analyse them. E 4 gandrz viduvji (almost satisfactory) The very last positive grade. Awarded to students, who do their best but still make grave mistakes and just reproduce most of the relevant material. E/FX 3-1 neapmierinoi (unsatisfactory) Marks of different levels for students whose records are below the expected. Fail Table taken from http://www.lu.lv/eng/istudents/exchange/marking/http://www.lu.lv/eng/istudents/exchange/marking/

University Life

University of Latvia had 20 Fraternities and 11 Sororities Attend sports events such as football, basketball, volleyball, swimming, ice hockey, and bobsleigh Learn dainas (Latvian folk songs) or cultural dances Spend time traveling around to Jurmala or Sigulda on the weekends Entertainment & Student Life

Follow the link below to information on the Post Office and Telephone system used in Latvia. http://www.lu.lv/eng/istudents/exchange/advice/post-office-and-telephone/ Post office & Telephone

The following is a guide for studying at the University of Latvia Information in the preceding presentation and more can be found in the following link Student Compass http://www.lu.lv/fileadmin/user_upload/lu_portal/eng/general-information/information-materials/Compass_Living_in_Latvia.pdf

Faculty of Social Sciences Gundega KREICBERGA Phone: +371 67140499 E-mail: [email protected] Faculty of Theology Dace BALODE Phone: +371 67034433 E-mail: [email protected]@[email protected] Faculty of Biology Dr. Biol.., Assoc. Prof. Lga Ozolia-Molla Phone: +371 67034870 E-mail: [email protected]@lu.lv Faculty of Computing Dean, Prof. Juris Borzovs Phone: +371 67034490 E-mail: [email protected]@lu.lv Faculty of Chemistry Anda PRIKNE Phone: +371 67377436 E-mail: [email protected]@lu.lvContacts Faculty of Economics and Management Kristne ZAKSA Phone: +371 67034776 E-mail: [email protected] Faculty of Education and Psychology Dainuvte BLMA Phone: +371 67034037 E-mail: [email protected]@lu.lv [email protected] Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences Zaiga KRIJNE Phone: +371 67336373 E-mail: [email protected]@lu.lv Faculty of History and Philospohy Andris N (history.) Phone: +371 67281701 E-mail: [email protected]@lu.lv Faculty of Humanities Zanda Usre (modern languages) Phone: +371 67034816 E-mail: [email protected]@lu.lv Assist. Prof. Valdis Muktupvels (philology and arts) Phone: +371 67033848, e-mail: [email protected] Faculty of Law Dr. iur., doc. Artrs Kus Phone: +371 67034554 E-mail: [email protected] Faculty of Medicine Agnese INDRIKSONE Phone: +371 67370665 E-mail: [email protected]@[email protected]@lu.lv Faculty of Physics and Mathematics Ojrs JUDRUPS Phone: +371 67034596 E-mail: [email protected]@lu.lv Assist. Prof. Sandris Lcis (Physics) E-mail: [email protected]@lu.lv Prof. Aleksandrs ostaks (Mathematics) E-mail: [email protected]@lu.lv Prof. Mris Ozoli (Optometry) E-mail: [email protected]@lu.lv

Latvia Exchange Contacts International Relations Department Raia bulv. 19, room 143 Phone: +371 67034334 Fax: +371 67243091 E-mail: [email protected] Director: Alna [email protected] Contacts for Exchange KSU Exchange Contacts Study Abroad Office 304 Fairchild Hall Phone: 785-532-5990 Fax: 785-532-6550 Email: [email protected]@ksu.edu Director: Karli Webster

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