EU Summer Program in Brussels, Belgium

  Belgium

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Brussels

Term: Summer 
Dates: Early July-Mid August

Description: Co-sponsored by the University of Washington-Seattle and UW-Madison, the EU Studies Summer Program in Brussels program is hosted at the Universite Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) in Belgium. This program offers participants the opportunity to study the emergence of a united Europe in its dynamic heart. During this six-week program, students take two courses plus an EU simulation for a total of six UW-Madison credits. The program features lectures and seminars by leading experts on the EU from both sides of the Atlantic, as well as site visits to major EU institutions and organizations involved in European integration. This program is designed for undergraduate students interested in the politics of the European Union. In past years, classroom experiences have been supplemented by visits to the European Parliament, the EU Council, the European Commission, the European Court of Justice and NATO.

Highlights: The Kingdom of Belgium, a highly developed democratic nation, has rapidly grown into a political and economic hub for Europe. Brussels, its capital, hosts the headquarters to both NATO and the European Union. Known as one of Europe's most international cities, its diversity is reflected in its excellent restaurants, numerous cultural festivals, and various languages. It is legally bilingual, with French as the dominant language, and Dutch widely spoken. English is also commonly understood.

Students will be housed in single rooms in one of the ULB dorms in Brussels. In the ULB dorms, each room has a bed, desk, chair and wardrobe. There is WiFi available in the building. The dorms feature shared kitchen areas and are conveniently close to public transportation and the academic classrooms. Local grocery stores and restaurants are also nearby for students to access.

The program is supplemented by visits to various EU institutions including the EU Commission, the Council, and the Parliament. An overnight field trip to Luxembourg and a two-night trip to Strasbourg, France are also included. Brussels' central location allows students to easily explore the area's rich history and culture at their own pace. The city is famous for its excellent dining, and the program will start and end with a group dinner. Field trip costs and both welcome and farewell dinners are included in the program fee.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to Belgium Independently

Scholarships are Available. Contact us for more information.

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home