European Union Summer Program
(Sponsored by: Georgia State University)

  Belgium

• Brussels: 
Brussels

  France

• Paris: 
Paris

  Germany

Frankfurt

Term: Summer 
Dates: May 5 -25, 2009

Description: This program is sponsored by Georgia State University.

It is focused on providing students with a broader horizon of the fundamental differences and common concerns of these nations. Field trips to important European political, economic and financial institutions, as well as to multinational corporations, will play an integral role in this overseas experience.

All courses are taught in English!

Highlights:
* Visit to the European Parliament
* Visit to the Court of Human Rights
* Visit to the Deutsche Bundesbank and its money museum
* Visit to the European Central Bank
* Visit to the NATO headquarter
* Visit to the European Commission
* Visit to the UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization
* Visit to the International Chamber of Commerce

* Guided city boat tour of Strasbourg, the "capital of Europe".
* Guided tour of the Castle Burg Eltz in the Eifel region of Germany
* Guided walking tour of Brussels
* Guided tour of the St. Genevieve Library in Paris
* Guided walking tour of the Montmartre Quarter in Paris

Cost in US$: $ 3,990 (approx.)

* up to 12-15 credits awarded by Georgia State University
* Orientation session and on-site coordinator during certain excursions
* Excursions and Visits:
* All cultural excursions, company and European institution visits, day trips, entrance fees and overnight excursions as described *

Housing and Meals:

* Student room, double occupancy with shared bathroom
* Welcome dinner
* Breakfast daily
* Alsation Dinner in Strasbourg
* BBQ Dinner in Strasbourg
* Dinner in Frankfurt
* Lunch in Trier
* Farewell dinner in Paris

Transportation:

* Airfare is included in price
* All ground transfers listed with private bus
* Public transportation pass in Brussels
* Paris Visite Pass in Paris
* Transfer from Frankfurt Airport
* Transfer to Paris Airport

Experience Required: yes

Students must register for 4-5 courses including: Introduction to the EU, Comparative EU and US policy, EU Economic policy, Cross-cultural behavior in the EU, Directed Readings, and on line courses via the University System of Georgia EU certificate program that students may take while in Strasbourg.

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of max. 25

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

CEPA Europe's Mission Statement: CEPA Europe = Customized Educational Programs Abroad. This our speciality. With many years of experience and expertise in international education programs, we offer customized summer, semester or academic year abroad programs as well as internships for individual students or groups of students. We provide excellent opportunities for students to gain experience related to their academic majors, while at the same time, essential knowledge of the European languages and cultures. By taking part in a CEPA Europe program, students will gain some of the most important experiences for their career - global experience. CEPA Europe is the study abroad division of the educational tour operator SIU Travel GmbH, which is located in Germany.

Year Founded: 1997