SIR Brussels Summer Internship Program 2016
IR 491x: Field Study
The Brussels study abroad program focuses on European governance and security issues in the seat of the European Union and NATO. Students will explore how the European Union is adapting to its new role as a security provider beyond its borders in places such as the former Soviet Union, the Balkans, Sub-Saharan Africa, or Asia. Students will earn credit for one IR upper division course towards their major/minor requirements.
Students will also be assigned an internship in an IR-related organization (ex. Institute for European Studies, Egmont Institute, Carnegie, The Security and Defense Agenda, New Europe, etc.) to compliment their coursework. This program is open to IR and IR-Related majors with a minimum 3.0 GPA and all class standings.
***This program does not qualify for SURF funding and does not satisfy the IR 400-level requirement.***
Application Deadline
Monday, January 25, 2016- Submit to Annie Lam in VKC 301 or email to
Program Dates (5 weeks)
Monday, May 30, 2016- Friday, July 1, 2016
Estimated Fixed Costs
USC Tuition:
4 unit course (IR 491) at $1,666/unit= $6,664
Housing
Adagio Brussels Centre Monnaie (Apartment Hotel in downtown Brussels- shared occupancy)
Check-in: Saturday, May 28, 2016
Check-out: Saturday, July 2, 2016
Cost = +/- $1600 per person
Transportation
Roundtrip airfare to and from Brussels= +/- $1400
Application Checklist
§ Completed application form
§ Copy of STARS Report (Available on OASIS)
§ Personal Statement (2 pages, double-spaced max) - stating why you are interested in participating in this program, how this program may benefit your academic interests and future career aspirations, why do you feel you are a good fit for this program, and any additional info you want to share
§ List of two USC faculty references
§ Resume
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
SIR BRUSSELS Summer Internship Program
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Return all forms and supporting documentation by Monday, January 25, 2016 to:
SIR Student Affairs Advisement Office, VKC 301
Applications will not be processed unless all materials are submitted.
Please contact Annie Lam with questions at .
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