Forum Europe Summer 2010: Understanding European Business, Politics and Culture

  France

• Paris: 
Paris

  Greece

• Athens: 
Athinai (Athens)

  Italy

• Milan: 
Milan

  Spain

• Barcelona: 
Barcelona

  Switzerland

Geneve [Geneva]

Term: Summer 
Dates: June - July, 2010

Description: The program starts in the beautiful city of Barcelona, with its gorgeous coastline, mountains, museums, and restaurants. In addition to its architectural and natural beauty Barcelona is a powerful center of industry and commerce with the largest port on the Mediterranean. Students will visit several leading Spanish and multinational companies and will take classes at the campus of the AACSB-accredited IQS Business School, part of the prestigious Ramon Llul University. During the weekend, there will be optional trips to Madrid, Ibiza or Seville.

Then the students travel with the professors to Paris, the most visited city in the world and the heart of French culture, politics and business. In Paris there will be challenging classes and interesting visits to multinational companies and international organizations. Students will be able to visit the Louvre Museum, the Notre Dame cathedral and the Arc de Triomphe, as well as stroll along the banks of the Seine River and the Champs-Elysées. During the weekend there will be optional trips to London, Brussels or Amsterdam.

From Paris the program continues on to Italy, with a stopover in Switzerland to visit two prominent international organizations in Geneva! We will visit the highly influential World Trade Organization as well as the European headquarters of the United Nations in the beautiful and historic building called Palais des Nations. In Italy the home base is Milan, the country's economic and financial center and world capital of fashion. Classes are held in the beautiful historic campus of the Catholic University of Milan, housed in the buildings of a 14th century monastery. There will be great professional visits to leading companies in fashion, advertising and electronics, as well as optional weekend trips to Venice, Florence or Rome.

Week 4 starts with a cruise-style 24-hour boat trip to Greece, the cradle of democracy and home of the great classical philosophers. Athens, a bustling metropolis crowned by the famous Acropolis, offers an exceptional insight into Mediterranean culture and business. After an intensive 3 days with classes, professional visits and a cultural tour of the Parthenon, there is a second cruise-style overnight boat trip, this time to Rhodes, one of the most striking islands in Greece. Students will stay in a 5-star beachside resort, will have classes in the resort's conference center, and will have the opportunity to visit the charming Old Town encircled by impressive mediaeval walls. During the weekend there will be optional trips to Santorini, Mykonos or Istanbul. On the last day of the program, there will be a festive farewell dinner and diploma ceremony featuring traditional Greek food and music.

Session A This is the traditional 4-week itinerary
Cities Barcelona, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Athens, and the Island of Rhodes
Duration   Dates 4 weeks
July 1 - July 30, 2010
Course Credits Most students enroll in 2 courses (6 credits)

Session B This is the extended itinerary, 5-weeks, including an extra week in Barcelona
Cities Barcelona, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Athens, and the Island of Rhodes
Duration Dates 5 weeks
June 24 - July 30, 2010
Course Credits Most students enroll in 2 courses (6 credits)

Session C1 Cities Barcelona, Paris, Geneva and Milan
Duration   Dates 3 weeks
July 1 - July 22, 2010
Course Credits 3 or 6 credits (1 or 2 courses)

Session C2 Cities Paris, Geneva, Milan, Athens, and the Island of Rhodes
Duration   Dates 3 weeks
July 8 - July 30, 2010
Course Credits 3 or 6 credits (1 or 2 courses)

Session D1 Cities Barcelona, Paris
Duration Dates 2 weeks
July 1 - July 15, 2010
Course Credits 3 credits (1 course)

Session D2 Cities Paris, Geneva, Milan
Duration   Dates 2 weeks
July 8 - July 22, 2010
Course Credits 3 credits (1 course)

Session D3 Cities Milan, Athens, and the Island of Rhodes
Duration Dates 2 weeks
July 15 - July 30, 2010
Course Credits 3 credits (1 course)

Itinerary
Barcelona June 24 - July 1 (only for Session B)
Barcelona July 1 - 8
Barcelona - Paris July 8 - 9
Paris July 9 - 15
Geneva July 15
Milan July 15 - 22
Boat to Greece July 22 - 23
Athens July 23 - 26
Boat to Rhodes July 26 - 27
Rhodes July 27 - 30

Highlights: Earn up to 6 credits in 4 weeks while studying in 6 amazing cities: Barcelona, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Athens and the Island of Rhodes. Acquire a solid understanding of the culture and politics of the European Union and learn about business and marketing strategies to succeed in European markets. Forum-Nexus Study Abroad has a track record of 19 years of successful multi-country summer and winter programs in Europe.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: 4,390 to 4,890

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Forum-Nexus Study Abroad's Mission Statement: The programs aims to develop the student's international outlook, i.e. a greater appreciation of other cultures and of different economic and political environments

Year Founded: 1990