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IES: European Union
The IES European Union Program is based in Freiburg, Germany. Students will participate in field study trips with a focus on the European Union to places such as Berlin, Brussels, Luxembourg, Paris and Strasbourg. 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 (for those proficient in German) or Brussels.
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Fields of study: |
German language, economics, history, international relations, and political science |
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Eligibility: |
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 |
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Semesters Offered: |
Fall or Spring Semester (single semester only) |
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Calendar: |
September-December, January-May |
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Credits: |
16 credits per semester - Required Courses: |
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Credit Conversion: |
1 IES credit = 1 Whitman credit |
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Housing: |
In apartment-style university residence halls with German and International students |
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Meals: |
Students prepare their own meals or purchase them at one of the many student cafeterias in the city |
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Internships: |
Available in government agencies, political parties, advocacy groups, and government and politics-related organizations, NGO. Internships are in Brussels or Freiburg and are only available spring semester, occurring after the semester and lasting 6 to 8 weeks. |
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Scholarships: |
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