Study Abroad Program in Brussels
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- Program is part of the European Union Studies Program (EUSP) Minor program
- At least one course will focus on the European Union
- Lodging in fully furnished apartments
- Courses taught in English
- Cultural excursions (if there is student interest)
- Guest speakers discuss current events and/or course related topics.
PROGRAM DATES: May 26 – July 10, 2008 (approximately)
The UF in Brussels program offers students an opportunity to earn six credits at Vesalius College. Students will spend six weeks in Brussels in an interdisciplinary program.
Brussels is the unofficial capital of Europe hosting the headquarters of the European Union NATO as well as literally hundreds of related organizations. A primary goal of the program is to introduce students to life in Europe today through an examination of the European Union. Courses may include visits to EU institution and/or guest speakers from the EU, NATO or other relevant organizations to discuss such topics as EU enlargement, the economic impact of European integration and the changing character of transatlantic relations. Other non-political topics which may be included are the demography of the EU, the role of religion in the EU, the role of women in the EU, or the EU and Human Rights.
UF students participating in the program will be able to partake fully in student life at Vesalius College, an English language international college within the Dutch speaking Belgian Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). Students will be sharing courses with students from all over the world and will benefit from all of the resources available to students (including full library, computer facilities, cafeteria, and gym access).
COURSE OFFERINGS -3 credit courses
One required European Union Studies Program course:
EUS 4950: The changing global role of the EU.
Additional courses available in the past (some of the courses available for EUSP credit):
- Art in Belgium/Europe
- Introduction to Journalism/International Reporting in Brussels
- International Business/Business in Europe
- Euro Skepticism in the EU
- Introduction to International Relations in Europe
- Public Relations/Introduction to Human Communication
All courses are rigorous and require both reading and written work. The classes usually meet two days a week for four hours a day.
The program offers lodging in fully furnished apartments with kitchen and washer/dryer facilities. Students share bedrooms. Every attempt will be made to ensure apartment locations are convenient to the university and central attractions. Students are responsible for all their meals.
2008 PROGRAM FEE:TBA
(Fee includes: Tuition for 6 credits, housing, orientation, cost of instruction, international health insurance and medical emergency assistance).
Roundtrip airfare is not included.
A $250 nonrefundable deposit toward the total cost of the program is required at the time of application. The remaining fees are due no later than 30 days prior to departure. Students receiving financial aid may defer payment until their financial aid disperses.
Dr. Amie Kreppel
E-mail
3324C Turlington Hall, PO Box 117342
University of Florida
+ 1 352 392-8902 ext 210
+ 1 352 392-8966 fax
Dr. Petia Kostadinova
Email
3324A Turlington Hall, P.O. Box 117342
University of Florida
Gainesville, Fl 32611-7342
+ 1 352 392-8902 ext 207
+1 352 392-8966 fax
