Summer 2011

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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:

• ART 107E, Modernism and After: A Belgian and European Perspective
• BUS 288E, Management of Art and Culture
• BUS 289E, Organizational Communication and European Diversity 
• BUS 389E, European Patent and Trade Mark Laws  
• CMM 289E, Topics in European Film History
• CMM 346E, Lobbying in the EU
• INT 381E, Internship
• LFR 101E, Elementary French I
• POL 289E, Understanding the European Union: Institutions, Policies and Partnerships
• POL 334E, The European Union in the World
• POL 389E, Democratic Transitions in Central and Eastern Europe
• POL 352E, Islam and Politics in Europe
• STA 101E, Introduction to Statistics

For more information about these courses please visit Vesalius College Summer Programs

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
• BUS389E has a pre-requisite of BUS111E or a first year course in Business Law
• For CMM 206 – it is recommended that students have taken CMM104 or a course in organizational communication             

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 29 – July 12, 2012. Orientation will be held in the moring onMay 29, the first day of classes.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

April 15, 2012. Students must apply to ISEP by February 29, 2012 if they are interested in an Internship.

PROGRAM FEE

$6,250

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.

Please note that students must apply separately for the internship program and must have their ISEP application to ISEP by February 29, 2012 so that they have time to be accepted to the Vesalius summer program and then submit their internship application before the deadline. 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.