European Semester: Brussels and Beyond

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Academic Program
Drew University's European Semester offers you the tools and the knowledge to explore the implications of change for Europe's distinct economic, historic, political, social and cultural traditions. Those traditions now confront each other across centuries-old barriers and are in the process of defining a new concept of citizenship.

The European Semester's distinguished faculty share their expertise in economic integration, history and political science. Just as important, your colloquium course puts you in touch with European leaders who offer you insights only insiders possess. They challenge you to examine the positive aspects of European culture and to critique the unsettling implications of the rush to Europe's future.

A unique feature of the European Semester is its intensive and segmented structure. You will spend about 10 weeks in Brussels and an additional 1 - 2 weeks field study in another country. The political science, European studies and economics courses are completed during the Brussels portion of the program. The colloquium and independent study courses run the entire semester.

Did you know that with an additional course taken on campus,
European Semester participants could complete a European Studies minor?
Interested students should visit the European Studies web page for details.

Program Calendar
The European Semester is offered every fall semester, beginning with an orientation program once you arrive in early September and ending in early December. The program is 12 weeks long.

Eligibility
The European Semester is open to juniors and seniors, regardless of major, with a minimum 2.7 grade point average. Students must maintain good academic and disciplinary standing from the time of application throughout participation. Students who plan to enroll in the economics course must have completed Microeconomics.

Cost
The program fee includes tuition, housing, a food stipend and program-related cultural events and excursions. The cost of the program does not include international airfare or incidental expenses.

Scholarships
Scholarships are available to offset the higher costs and additional expenses associated with international and off-campus study. Awards of up to $1200 for Drew students are available. Even if you do not qualify for financial aid at your home institution, you may still be eligible for a Drew scholarship. Students must apply by April 15. Please contact the Office of International and Off-Campus Programs for scholarship information.

Financial Aid
Drew students will maintain the financial aid package to which they are normally entitled. Students should contact their Financial Aid office regarding the use of federal and state aid administered by their home institution which, in many cases, may be used in connection with the European Semester.