Highlights

Forum-Nexus Study Abroad programs are unique in that they give participating students the opportunity to learn while traveling and to study in some of the best Universities in Europe, while engaging with top professors and interacting with leaders of European companies and of leading international organizations.

Forum-Nexus has 22 years of experience specializing in intensive summer programs, taught in English, for undergraduate and graduate students. The programs are held in some of the most attractive and dynamic cities in the world. Students will greatly improve their global awareness, cultural intelligence, and International-IQ as they travel and learn from their professors, their surroundings, and the companies and organizations they visit.

You have a number of choices regarding the various programs offered:

1. Forum Southern Europe: Combine your stay in Switzerland with 25 days studying and traveling in Barcelona, Paris, Milan, Athens and Rhodes, for a total of 7 cities in 4 weeks.

2. Nexus+ Southern Europe: Combine your stay in Switzerland with 25 days studying and traveling in Barcelona, Paris, Milan, Athens and Rhodes, plus 4 weeks in depth in Barcelona, for a total of 7 cities in 7 weeks.

3. Forum Europe 12 Cities: Combine your stay in Switzerland with 6 weeks studying and traveling in Berlin, Prague, Warsaw, Krakow, Vienna, Barcelona, Paris, Milan, Athens and Rhodes, for a total of 12 cities in 7 weeks.

Forum Europe 12 Cities starts in the capital of Germany: the vibrant city of Berlin, with its rich history, its impressive monuments and museums, and its trendy restaurants, clubs and parks. A visit to East Berlin and to the remnants of the Berlin Wall is a great opportunity to reflect on the profound transformations that Eastern Europe has experienced in the last two decades. During the weekend, there will be an optional weekend trip to Amsterdam.

From Berlin we travel to the fairy-tale city of Prague with the impressive Prague Castle, Old Town Square and the famous Charles Bridge. Prague has become the most popular destination in Eastern Europe for its amazing architecture, its captivating atmosphere and the quality of its restaurants and clubs.

From Prague the group will travel east to Poland to visit one of the most important capitals in Eastern Europe: Warsaw. Students will be able to walk around the narrow streets of the Old Town and visit impressive castles and cathedrals. Warsaw's Old Town is listed on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites.

The visit to Poland has been timed to coincide with the start of one of the most important international sport events in the world: the 2012 European Soccer Championship known as Euro 2012! The city of Warsaw is expected to have a very festive atmosphere with the inflow of hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world. The students will be able to attend several soccer games which will feature some of the best national teams in the world such as England, Spain, France, Italy, Holland and Germany. During the weekend, there will be an optional weekend trip to Moscow.

From Warsaw we travel south to the beautiful historic city of Krakow, considered one of the gems of Eastern Europe. Krakow was the royal seat of the Polish kingdom for more than five centuries and its streets are teeming with impressive architecture. The students will visit the medieval Old Town, the famous Wawel Castle, and at night they will enjoy one of Europe's most exciting restaurant and club scenes in the Kazimierz district.

After Krakow the program continues in the former imperial capital of Vienna, on the banks of the Danube river. Vienna has beautiful architectural treasures, such as the Royal Palace of Schonbrunn, Saint Stephan's Cathedral and the Vienna Opera House. Other attractions include the Spanish Riding School, the Sigmund Freud Museum and the boat rides on the Danube River. Vienna is also the host of a number of prominent international organizations such as OPEC or the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) which we will visit as part of the program. During the weekend, there will be an optional weekend trip to Budapest.

The visit to Vienna marks the end of the Eastern European segment of the program. The students then fly to Barcelona for the start of the Southern European itinerary!

Note: This is the start of Forum Southern Europe and also the start of week 4 in Barcelona for Nexus+ Southern Europe

Barcelona is one of the most popular cities in Europe, 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 School of Management, part of the prestigious Ramon Llull University. During the weekend, there will be optional trips to Ibiza and Madrid.

From Barcelona, the students and the professors travel by train to Paris, the most visited city in the world and the heart of French culture, politics and business. In Paris, 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-Elysees. They will also have opportunities to visit several multinational companies and international organizations such as UNESCO and OECD. During the weekend there will be optional trips to London and Amsterdam.

From Paris the program continues on to Switzerland, starting with a visit to 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, Palais des Nations. After Geneva the group will take a break from big cities and stay four days in the charming resort town of Interlaken, in the middle of the Swiss Alps, surrounded by lakes and forests.

From Interlaken we will travel through the mountains to Milan, Italy's economic and financial center. 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 trips to Rome, Venice or Florence.

After Italy the group will take an exciting cruise-style boat trip to Greece, the cradle of democracy and home of the great classical philosophers. Athens, a bustling metropolis, offers an exceptional insight into Mediterranean culture and business. After an intensive stay with classes, professional visits, a cultural tour of the Parthenon and weekend trips to Santorini, Mykonos and Istanbul, there is a second cruise-style overnight boat trip, this time to the Island of Rhodes. Students will stay in a 5-star beach side resort, will have classes in the resort's conference center, and will have the opportunity to visit the charming Old Town encircled by impressive medieval walls. On the last day of the program, there will be a festive farewell dinner and diploma ceremony featuring traditional food and music.

By participating in this program you will be able to:

* Enjoy the summer of 2012 experiencing life in Switzerland as well as in an additional 10 great European cities!

* Visit leading European companies and international organizations and network with their executives and officials

* Take classes with cool, friendly and highly competent international professors

* Earn up to 12 credits transferable to your college or university

* Increase your level of cultural sensitivity and international IQ

* Expand your world view

* Enhance your resume

* Break out of your academic routine

* Build your network of friends from around the world

* Develop leadership skills

Additional information:

* All classes and other activities are conducted in English

* A wide variety of courses is available for business and non-business majors

* The program is open to students from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Egypt, India and anywhere else in the world

* Typically about 60% of the students come from the U.S. and 40% from other countries

* Classes are offered at the undergraduate and graduate level

* Students receive a transcript in English issued by the European university

* Accommodation in excellent 3 and 4 star hotels (5-star beachside resort in Rhodes!)

* In Poland you will be able to go to the 2012 European Soccer Championship!

* 100% of past Forum-Nexus students surveyed at the end of their program stated that they will definitely recommend Forum-Nexus to a friend as a unique life-changing experience!

Travel Types

• Tours
• Student Tours

Minimum Education

High School

Cost in US$:

Forum-Nexus offers a variety of alternatives regarding the dates and duration of the program, so that students can make the optimal choice based on their preferences and schedules. Please download our brochure or visit our website for cost details.

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

* Tuition for either one, two, three or four courses (3, 6, 9 or 12 credits); transcripts issued by the European university (either Universidad Ramon Llull in Barcelona or Universita Cattolica in Milan)
* Accommodations in quality hotels (3 and 4 stars, double or triple occupancy, centrally located)
* Buffet breakfasts in the hotels
* Professional visits
* All transportation within Europe, either by train or private coach, from the first city to the last city in the program (except for the flight from Vienna to Barcelona)
* Two boat trips from Italy to Greece and from Athens to Rhodes with accommodation in sleeping compartments with bathroom
* Health insurance
* Welcome reception
* Farewell dinner

Credit Available

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Participants Travel to Switzerland

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Forum-Nexus Study Abroad's Mission Statement

Our mission is to educate and promote cultural diversity and awareness of the richness of other cultures, by providing for the exchange of ideas and the desire to explore the world with an open mind.

Year Founded

1990