New! 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: Michelle Egan
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.

2009 Program Dates:
May 10 - June 26

Program Costs: AU tuition plus program fee. Details are provided on page 7 of the program guide [pdf].

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:
Application instructions and materials are available on page 11 of the program guide. Students must read the entire program guide before applying. All applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and must be received by March 2, 2009 for priority consideration.

Contact:
SIS Office of International Programs
sissum@american.edu

Download the summer 2009 program guide [pdf].