Arabic: Baytunaa
Baytunaa, Arabic for “Our Home,” is an Arabic language program located in the International Learning Community (ILC) in Adams Hall, adjacent to Lake Mendota.
Baytunaa is made up of a small group of students committed to improving their oral proficiency by active use of Arabic in cooperation with a language coordinator.
Applicants should either be committed to studying Arabic during the 2009-10 academic year at any level (including elementary), or will have studied the language for at least four semesters prior to September 2009.
Students at Ramadan Dinner...
Is Baytunaa for me?
- Would you like to improve your skills in speaking Arabic?
- Would you like to experience life as part of an international community?
- Will your future include travel or work in the Arab World?
- Are you returning from or preparing for study abroad in an Arabic-speaking country?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions and you would like to immerse yourself in an Arabicspeaking environment, then you should know about an exciting Residence Hall option open to you at the University of Wisconsin-Madison!
Participate in a variety of activities, including:
- Films
- Lectures
- Games
- Meals with Arabic speaking guests from the community
What are the related costs associated with residence in Baytunaa for 2009-2010?
Most students in the “Baytunaa” program receive a single room or large suite assignment (shared with a roommate). A limited number of double spaces may also be available. There is also an additional $200 feature charge to support the extra activities associated with the program.
Want more information? Interested in applying?
Please view the application page