Summer in Brussels - Study & Intern (in English) - ISEP Direct
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Make your resume stand out with an internship in Brussels, 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 7 weeks in Brussels living with a Belgian family and gain insights into the life of locals
• Did someone say fries, chocolate, and waffles? Belgian cuisine is as mouthwatering as its cities are charming!
LIFE ABROAD
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. Plus, you'll have access to the libraries, computer labs, cafeterias, and sports facilities at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Brussels and Belgium offer a lot of opportunities to explore, from great museums, wonderful cuisine, and pictuersque towns. Ready to explore a bit more? Brussels' central location offers an ideal starting point for international 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. Public transportation within Brussels as well as to and from Brussels is plentiful, well-designed and economical. For longer trips, students can find attractive fares on high-speed trains or discount airlines.
Housing & Meals
Immerse yourself in the everyday life of a Belgian family and the Belgian culture. BSOG works with host families who for years have welcomed international students into their homes and are committed to enriching the study abroad experience of these students. Eleven meals per week (breakfast seven days per week and dinner on weeknights) are included. Students will also have access to grocery stores, cooking facilities, and a multitude of dining options with affordable meal choices.
Explore Brussels
Known as the 'Capital of Europe,' students will be immersed in the international and multicultural nature of Brussels. The city hosts both NATO and the European Commission, and is home to some of the world's most famous foods, drinks and cultural icons, such as 'Pommes Frites' (French fries), waffles, chocolate, thousands of different types of beers, TinTin, Hercule Poirot, and Jean-Claude Van Damme.
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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 2024 Courses:
Summer 2024 course descriptions and prerequisites
The list of courses that you can choose from for Summer 2024 are listed below. Summer 2025 courses will be published closer to January 2025.
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Course Title |
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BUS102 |
The Belgian Brewery Industry in Global Context: Business, Economics, Culture and Innovation |
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BUS363 |
Global Sustainability and Society |
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CMM123 |
Writing Across the Media |
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INT381 |
Internship |
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LAW2016 |
Strategic Climate Change Litigation: Exploring the Legal and Social Dimensions |
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LAW2017 |
Women's Rights: Institutions, Discourses and Practices |
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POL233 |
The EU’s Approach to Democratisation and Human Rights |
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POL334 |
The European Union in the World |
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.
Brussels School of Governance
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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.
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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