Summer 2013

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BELGIUM

Brussels, Belgium

Language of Instruction: English

www.vesalius.edu

PROGRAM TYPE

ISEP-Direct Summer for all ISEP member students

COURSES

Students may take one or two of the courses listed below:

ART109E        Art in Belgium  
ART181E        Introduction to Design      
BUS213E        Management of Innovation and Technical Change   
BUS288E        Management of Art and Culture    
CMM289E      Topics in European Film History   
CMM346E      Lobbying in the EU    
INT381E        Internship
LAW381E      Law of the EU Internal Market 
LCH181E       Practical Chinese   
POL287E        Institutional Coordination and International Conflict
POL288E        The Politics and International Relations of Africa  
POL334E        The European Union in the World 
POL35XE       Islam and Citizenship in Europe 
STA101E        Introduction to Statistics

For more information about these courses please visit Vesalius College Summer Programs (2013 summer information coming soon!)

HOW TO LIST THIS PROGRAM IN THE ISEP APPLICATION

Vesalius College: Focus on Europe – ISEP Direct
a. Spanish History and Culture
b. POL 334E, The European Union in the world
c. STAT 101E Intro to Statistics
a. N/A

Students may list up to four courses from the list above in there order of preference. They will only be allowed to register for two classes upon arrival.

SPECIAL ACADEMIC CONDITIONS

• Minimum prerequisite for admission into the summer program: 2.75 GPA or the equivalent.
• Internship candidates must also have junior-level status.
• All politics courses have a prerequisite of at least one course in politics.
• All business courses have a prerequisite of Business 101 or the equivalent.
• BUS289E has a pre-requisite of BUS101E or an introductory course in Business and/or Management

LANGUAGE NOTES

The language of instruction at Vesalius College is English. Students from non-native English-speaking countries must submit a minimum TOEFL score of 90/120 IBT or 577/677 PBT or IELTS score of 6.5.

PROGRAM DATES

May 25 – July 13, 2013. Orientation will be held in the first half of the first day of classes on the morning of Monday, May 27

APPLICATION DEADLINE

CLOSED FOR APPLICATION

PROGRAM FEE

$6,450
Price will include tuition and room.

HOUSING AND MEALS

ISEP students will be housed with host families located in the Brussels area. These families are committed to enriching the study abroad experience for students. Most of the host families are French-speaking, although some are Dutch-speaking. All families have a good command of the English language and are able to communicate effectively with students who have no knowledge of French or Dutch.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Many extracurricular activities are sponsored by the Vesalius Student Government (VSG) and the associated Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). The VSG organizes regular student parties, outings, ski trips in the winter, and other activities. Sports include soccer, basketball, swimming, athletics, and fitness at a world-class fitness center. ISEP students can also participate in student-driven academic activities such as college publications, forums, and assemblies.

INTERNSHIPS, SERVICE LEARNING, VOLUNTEERING

Vesalius College offers students the opportunity to earn academic credit and professional experience through a unique graded internship program in Brussels. With over 50 internship sponsors in the public and private sectors and with partners such as the United Nations, NATO, ING, UPS, the European Journalism Center, and many more, students acquire professional skills and make important contacts that can propel them into the career of their dreams. Internship participants in the spring and fall can earn 3 to 6 US credits, depending on the number of hours worked per week.  In the summer, students typically work 25 hours a week and receive 3 US credits.

Applying for an internship is a separate process at Vesalius College, students must submit their ISEP applications by February 15, so they have time to be accepted to the Vesalius summer program before submitting the internship application. To fast track this process students interested in applying for an internship must attach to a copy of their resume/CV and a general cover letter that outlines his/her internship objectives, preferred job responsibilities and qualifications with the ISEP application. Additionally a separate application is needed for specific internships (please see the following site for more information:  http://www.vesalius.edu/career/vip/studentvip) .  After placement in the summer program, please contact Vesalius College for more information.

PROFILE

Vesalius College is located in the center of Brussels and is nestled against its parent university, the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). As such, students enjoy the same privileges and facilities that VUB students do; these include sports facilities, cafeterias, classrooms, health services, libraries, etc. Vesalius College is conveniently located within walking distance of metro and train stations as well as tram and bus stops.

LOCATION

Brussels is known as the “Capital of Europe.” A city of approximately 2 million, it is the home of NATO and the European Commission. While largely francophone, Brussels has three national languages: French, Dutch, and German. Visitors will be fascinated by the international and multicultural nature of this “small big city,” but they may be comforted by the fact that nearly everyone knows at least some English, which is one reason many tourists call Brussels one of Europe’s friendliest cities. Furthermore, Brussels’ relatively central location offers an ideal starting point for international travel. Brussels is only 162 miles from Paris, 198 miles from London, 194 miles from Frankfurt, and 108 miles from Amsterdam. Public transportation within 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.