IES: European Union
The IES European Union program is based in Freiburg, Germany. Students will participate in three field study trips with a focus on the European Union to places such as Berlin, Prague, Brussels, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Paris, Strasbourg, and others. These course-related excursions total approximately 22 days. Participants also will take part in Model EU simulations and spring semester students will have the opportunity to intern after the program in either Freiburg or Brussels.
“Although I am a BBMB major, I was able to take classes in international politics, finance, and German, which provided me with a well-rounded and comprehensive educational experience. I was able to travel to Berlin, Prague, Paris, Luxembourg, Brussels, Athens, Budapest, and Bucharest as a part of this program and was given the invaluable opportunity to meet a wide range of prominent politicians, economists, and academics.” - Daniel C. '18
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Fields of study: |
German language, economics, history, international relations, and political science |
Eligibility: |
Minimum cumulative GPA requirement 2.8 (Whitman requirement) |
Language Prerequisite: |
None |
Credits: |
16 credits per semester (19 credits if placed in a spring post-program internship) - Required Courses: |
Credit Conversion: |
1 IES credit = 1 Whitman credit |
Internships: |
Available in the European Parliament, political organizations, business, NGOs, education, research, journalism. Internships are in Brussels or Freiburg and are only available spring semester, occurring after the semester and lasting 4 to 6 weeks. |
Housing: |
In apartment-style university housing with German and International students |
Meals: |
Students prepare their own meals or purchase them at one of the many student cafeterias in the city. |
Semesters Offered: |
Fall, Spring |
Calendar: |
Late August-December, January-May (January-July if participating in an internship) |
Scholarships: |
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Program Link: |
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Memorial Building 205
345 Boyer Ave.
Walla Walla, WA 99362 -
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509-527-4992