Summer Abroad: Brussels
Politics and Policies in the EU:
Internship Program in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium
Get inside the EU and discover how Europe works. On this program, you will work with international leaders and top organizations as you explore the foundations and future of Europe.
Academic Director
Program Director
Jerome Sheridan
Academic Details
The six-week internship program places students in positions that focus on European affairs. The program consists of two parts worth 3 credits each: an internship experience and an optional independent study that follows a set syllabus created by the program director or one of the student’s own design.
Site Visits
Students enjoy site visits to historical and cultural sites in and around Brussels, including the city center, Bruges, the World War I battlefields of Ieper, and Ghent.
2010 Program Dates
TBA
Program Costs
AU tuition plus program fee.
Who Should Attend
Graduate students in all majors and disciplines from any U.S. university may apply. All applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, an interest in European affairs, and the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Logistics
Students are responsible for making their own flight arrangements to/from Brussels and will meet program staff in Brussels. Students will be matched with semi-homestays for the duration of the internships.
Application and Deadlines
Applications are available in the final pages of the program guide, which will be released by December 1. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis and must be received by February 26 for priority consideration.
