Summer in Brussels - Study & Intern (in English) - ISEP Direct
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Make your resume stand out with an internship in Brussels, considered the “capital of Europe” and home to NATO and the European Union.
• Mix and match classes in business, political science, and international relations with a part-time internship and build your professional network.
• Spend seven weeks living like a local in Brussels with a Belgian host family or reside in a single room in an off-campus student accommodation.
• Did someone say fries, chocolate, and waffles? Belgian cuisine is as mouthwatering as its cities are charming!
LIFE ABROAD
Excursions & Cultural Experiences
In Brussels, you'll be able to join seminars and workshops that feature some of the key decision-makers and leaders in the European Union. Some courses include excursions to prominent EU and NATO institutions. Belgium itself boasts great museums, wonderful cuisine, and picturesque towns. With its charming canals and traditional Flemish architecture, Bruges, just over an hour by train from Brussels, is a “Venice of the North”. Brussels' central location and myriad transportation methods make it an ideal starting point for travel on the weekends. By train, Brussels is only 1.5 hours from Paris; 3 hours from London; 2 hours from Cologne; and 2 hours from Amsterdam.
Housing & Meals
Fully immerse yourself in Belgian culture by living in a single bedroom in a homestay with a local family committed to enriching your study abroad experience. When you stay with a host family, a daily breakfast and four dinners are included each week. You’ll also have access to grocery stores, cooking facilities, and a multitude of dining options with affordable meal choices. No language experience is necessary as families speak English; placements with families who speak French or Dutch are available upon request.
Prefer to live in a student residence? Opt for a private room in a shared apartment in one of two student residences close to campus. These accommodations include an ensuite bathroom, a shared kitchenette, and access to laundry facilities. You’ll be within a 30-minute commute to the university, which can easily be accessed via public transport.
Explore Brussels
While you’re spending your summer studying and interning in Brussels, you’ll have your finger on the pulse of European politics and governance. If you plan to go into politics, the professional development opportunities that await you here are unparalleled. Belgians are known for being welcoming and friendly; in an international city like Brussels, you will feel right at home before you know it. While still a tourist destination, Brussels feels like a small city disguised as a big city. It’s easy to navigate and centrally located within Europe making travel across the continent a breeze. You’ll never be at a loss for activities and events – the city is a cultural epicenter, and there is always a plethora of things to see and do.
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Course Description
Over the 7 weeks of the program students may register for a maximum of 2 courses, earning a total of 12 ECTS (6 U.S. credits). Any combination is possible! You can also choose a for-credit internship as one of your two selected courses, gaining valuable work experience with one of BSOG's prestigious internship partners.
Summer 2025 Courses:
Summer 2025 course descriptions and prerequisites
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Course ID |
Course Title |
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BUS102 |
The Belgian Brewery Industry in Global Context: Business, Economics, Culture and Innovation |
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BUS315 |
Women and Leadership - A Global Context |
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POL229 |
EU Security Governance and International Security Challenges |
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INT381 |
Internship |
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LAW214 |
Fundamentals of the Energy Transition |
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LAW215 |
Blockchain Multilevel Governance |
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POL215 |
Cybersecurity and International Relations |
INTERNSHIP
Students participating in an internship can expect to spend 30 hours (4+ hours per week) interning and are required to keep a daily log and to write a 2,500-word paper at the end of the term. The internship is evaluated with a letter grade and grants 6 ECTS (equivalent to 3 U.S. academic credits).
Applying for an internship is a separate process at BSoG. To fast-track this process, students interested in applying for an internship should upload to the "additional documents" section of their ISEP application a copy of their resume or CV and a general cover letter that outlines internship objectives, preferred job responsibilities and qualifications. Find more information about the internship program, application procedures and deadlines on the BSoG website.
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COURSEWORK
Prerequisites may be waived for students who demonstrate enrollment in equivalent coursework at their home institution.
INTERNSHIP
Students must have junior-level standing at their home university in order to apply for an internship.
Students can apply for the internship program only if they have obtained prior approval from their home university for transferring the internship grade and credits back to their home university transcripts.
Once students have accepted an internship, they may not withdraw from it except under extraordinary circumstances, and then only with permission of BSoG’s Internships and Study Abroad Coordinators.
DATES SUMMER 2025:
25 May - Arrival
26 May - First day of Classes
10 July - End of classes including exams
11 July - Public Holiday in Belgium
12 July - Departure
PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.
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