UF in Brussels - EU Studies

Summer 2010 (dates TBA)

The UF in Brussels program offers students an opportunity to earn 6 credits at Vesalius College.  Students will spend approximately six weeks in Brussels in an interdisciplinary program.

Highlights
Program is part of the European Union Studies Minor and Certificate program
At least one course will focus on the European Union
Lodging in fully furnished apartments
Courses taught in English
Cultural excursions
Guest speakers discuss current events and/or course related topics.

Course Offerings   -  3-credit courses
One required European Union Studies Program course:  EUS 4931: Current Issues in the EU.  Other courses vary each year.  Available in previous years:
~ Art in Belgium
~ Introduction to Journalism
~ Int'l Business Negotiations - Theory and Practice
~ Euro Skepticism in the EU (EU Studies Program course)
All courses are rigorous and require both reading and written work.  Each class meets for eight hours each week.

Eligibility
UF and non-UF students with 2.75 GPA or higher, in any major, who submit one letter of recommendation, an essay, and a recent transcript.

Application Deadline
March 5, 2010


Program fee
TBA - undergraduates
TBA - graduates
  
Fee  includes:  Tuition for 6 credits, housing, orientation, cost of instruction, international health insurance  and medical emergency assistance.  Round-trip airfare is not included.


Academic Credits
The UF in Brussels program is UF-sponsored program.  Credits from courses taken can satisfy major, minor, elective and university requirements.  Transfer credit will be earned for courses taken with Vesalius College faculty.

Housing
The program offers lodging in fully furnished apartments with kitchen 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.