Summer Business, Communications, and Culture Program in Brussels

Location: Belgium: Brussels

Term: Summer

Dates: 6 weeks: late May-mid-July

http://www.ciee.org

300 Fore Street Portland, ME 04101 United States

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Phone: 207-533-4000;
Toll-free: 800.40.STUDY

Fax: 207-553-5000

Description

The six-week summer Business, Communication and Culture study abroad program at the CIEE Study Center in Brussels, Belgium is designed for students from a wide range of disciplines, with an interest in learning about the unique political and cultural position of the Capital of Europe. Participants take courses in business, communications, or international relations and undertake a for-credit internship if they choose.

Academic Program
Established in 1994, the CIEE Study Center in Brussels moved into its current location at its host institution, Vesalius College, in 2002. Vesalius College is unique among academic institutions in Brussels in that it is the only institution that offers a selection of courses taught in English at the undergraduate level. Students participating in the summer program have the opportunity to live in the "Capital of Europe," while studying business, communications, and international relations, and potentially undertaking a for-credit internship,

Academic Culture
Like other European universities, Vesalius College has been restructured to offer three-year undergraduate degrees. These degrees fall into three main areas: business, communications, and international relations.

Normally, Belgian students follow a set curriculum in their area of specialization and have few elective choices. However, Vesalius College differs from most Belgian universities in that it offers students greater freedom to take elective courses. Classes are often small, averaging fewer than 20 students. Summer classes at Vesalius are intensive, meeting eight hours per week for six weeks. Classes meet either for two hours per day, four days per week, or for four hours per day, twice per week.

Vesalius College aspires to offer a similar teaching approach to U.S. colleges. But in reality, its teaching style can be quite different because most of its professors and students are products of a European educational system. So while there may be more student-teacher interaction at Vesalius College than at a regular Belgian educational institution, there is likely less than that which U.S. students are accustomed.

Highlights

* Choose from courses in business, communications, and international relations taught in English; undertake a for-credit internship
* Immerse yourself in Belgian and European culture and society through day excursions to places such as Bruges and the caves of Han; educational activities such as attending French films and visiting local museums; and an excursion to another country, such as France, the Netherlands, or Germany

Culture
Cultural Activities and Field Trips
Extracurricular activities and group excursions are organized throughout the program. Day trips may include visits to Bruges and the caves of Han, and an excursion to another country, such as France, the Netherlands, or Germany. Viewings of French and European films and visits to cultural events like the famous Ommegang complete the program's activities.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$:

Please check the CIEE website for current program pricing.

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, a field trip outside of Brussels, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

*Most students are housed in apartments; however, a limited number of homestays will be available. No meals are included in the program fee for either housing option. Homestay students will be billed an additional fee for evening weekday meals, approximately USD 350, after the program starts.

Credit Available

no

Experience Required

yes

  • Overall GPA 2.75
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Group living
  • Home-stays
  • Independent living

Participants Travel to Belgium

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Letters of Reference
  • Other
  • Transcript
  • Written Application
CIEE's Mission Statement

Since 1947, the Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE, has been in pursuit of its mission, "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Our services to young people studying, working, teaching, and traveling abroad are more important than ever.

Year Founded

1947

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