DOING BUSINESS IN EUROPE SUMMER PROGRAM IN THE NETHERLANDS 2015

Deadline: November 7, 2014

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STUDENT APPLICATION PACKAGE

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Program SummaryThe 2015 NSCC Summer Program “Doing Business in Europe” will provide an opportunity for students from the School of Business to travel to Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen, The Netherlands, to participate in a three-week summer program (May/June 2015). The program will include a wide range of academic sessions, professional site visits and cross-cultural activities organized by several business schools at Hanze University of Applied Sciences.

Program QualificationsThis program is open to first and second year NSCC Business Administration (any concentration) students. Successful completion of the program will provide first year students with two elective credits for the second year of their pro-gram. Second year students will not receive credit for this program.• Student must be in good academic standing• Student must have a valid passport (or able to get one)

NSCC International creates international learning opportunities for NSCC Students and Employees as part of NSCC’s UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCE. ENTREPRENEURSHIP and INNOVATION are a special focus for programs this academic year.

Program Dates: May/June, 2015

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Program Components• Academic sessions facilitated by Hanze University faculty members, as well as guest faculty and speakers from partner institu-

tions and the local business community; • Professional site visits to some of the largest European companies in Groningen, Amsterdam and Germany; • Cross-cultural activities will include visits to various historical and cultural sites, as well as exposure to European corporate

culture practices.

About Groningen, the Netherlands and Hanze University of Applied SciencesGroningen (http://www.cityoftalent.nl/en) is the most northern city in the Netherlands and is known as “little Amsterdam” for its canal lined streets, and historical architecture. It is a popular and vibrant student town with 50,000 Dutch and international stu-dents studying at the Hanze University (http://www.hanze.nl/home/International) and the University of Groningen. Groningen has the most bicycles per capita in the Netherlands and is an important European knowledge centre on business and energy. Groningen is a 3 hour train ride from Amsterdam’s Schipol airport. Most people in Groningen speak English, and the language for the program will be English. Canadians are well regarded in the Neth-erlands, especially because the Canadian army liberated Holland from Nazi Germany in 1945 and subsequently invited many Dutch citizens to immigrate to Canada, including many who have settled in Nova Scotia. NSCC first partnered with Hanze in 2010 on a Canada/EU student mobility project “Energy Efficiency in the Built Environment”. This relationship grew into several opportunities for students and faculty of both institutions including summer programs, semester exchanges and internship placements.The 2015 Doing Business in Europe summer school will be the fifth consecutive year NSCC has participated in this program.

Learning Outcomes

• To develop and refine the skills needed to prepare for and participate in an international learning experience includ-ing research, organization, risk management, teamwork, interpersonal communication and cultural competence and sensitivity.

• To learn about the business environment and practices in Europe and how it compares to the Canadian context.

• To identify and reflect on the differences and similarities between Canada and the Netherlands.

The overall goals of the program are to prepare the students for their second year experience at NSCC and to increase the students’ employability following their graduation from NSCC. Please note that preference will be given to applications from first year students.

STUDENT APPLICATION PACKAGE DEADLINE: November 7, 2014

Selection Criteria

• Must be a NSCC student with a valid passport (or able to get one).

• Must be a student enrolled in the Business Administration Program (any concentration).

• Applicants must be in good academic standing.

Application Requirements

• Student Application Form (last page completed and signed)

• Questions (Answered on a seperate sheet)

• Current Resume

Students should return their completed application to NSCC International on or before November 7, 2014. Following interviews with shortlisted candidates, students will be notified in the first half of November if they are accepted to participate in this pro-gram. Within two weeks of receiving approval, students are expected to submit a $500 deposit toward the program fees. The dates for the remaining payments will be identified after being selected for the program. Complete applications should be sent via e-mail to international@nscc.ca. Paper applications will not be accepted. Applications can be scanned into a single document or sent as attachments.

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STUDENT APPLICATION PACKAGE DEADLINE: November 7, 2014Project Timeline (subject to channge)

October 2014 Student Application (Call for Submission)November 2014 Student SelectionDecember 2014 Student Learning Contracts finalized and signedApril 2015 Pre-departure Orientation (facilitated by NSCC International)May/June, 2015 Doing Business in Europe Summer Program in the Netherlands

Pre-Departure• Students accepted into this program must particpate in all pre-departure sessions and activities.

• Students must follow the NSCC International travel policy. (www.international.nscc.ca/Links/documents/internationaltravelpolicy-Students_.pdf)

Wait ListThose who are interviewed but not selected may be placed on a wait list until all desposits are received.

Doing Business in EuropeSummer Program 2015

Program CostThe approximate costs associated with this program are outlined below. The exact costs will be confirmed by Hanze University and will depend on the Euro exchange rate. The following costs will be included in your Program Fee payable to Nova Scotia Community College.

ITEM COSTAirfare (estimated cost) $1,400Travel Health Insurance $100In-country Accommodation (shared room in a local student residence) $450Bike Rental $140Site Visits, Local Excursions and Social Program $750TOTAL (payable to Nova Scotia Community College) $2,840 CDN

Program Fee

Additional Individual Costs

ITEM COSTPassport and Passport photo $100Immunizations and prescriptions $50Train from Amsterdam Airport to Groningen $100Meals ($50/day x 20 days) and Incidentals ($10/day x 20 days) $1,200

TOTAL $1,450 CDN

(may vary depending on individual)

Participants are responsible for the costs of their passport & passport photos ($100), immunizations and prescriptions ($50), any additional meals and/or incidentals not included in the Program Fee.

WithdrawlStudents who withdraw from this program after they have confirmed their participation will forfeit their deposit.

Student BursaryStudents will have the opportunity to apply for a $500 bursary from NSCC International (made possible through external funding) to participate in the program. Application details will be sent to those selected to participate in the program.

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InternationalSTUDENT APPLICATION PACKAGE DEADLINE: November 7, 2014

Have QUESTIONS? Contact NSCC International international@nscc.ca

Please return completd and signed application (which includes your personal information, the answers to the above questions on a separate page, your current CV and your signature to international@nscc.ca on or before November 7, 2014.

NAME:ID #:CAMPUS:PROGRAM & YEAR:EMAIL:PHONE:ADDRESS:CITIZENSHIP:WOULD YOU LIKE TO IDENTIFY AS A STUDENT WITH A DISABILITY? YES? NO?DO YOU HAVE A VALID PASSPORT? YES? NO?

Personal Information

Questions

Please provide brief answers to the following questions on a separate sheet and return with your application:

1. Why would you like to participate in the 2015 Doing Business in Europe Summer Program?

2. Briefly outline how you could contribute to the is program using your skills and life experiences.

3. How will your participation in this program support your personal and professional portfolio learning goals? 4. Please give an example of how you were able to effectively work in a team.

5. Please give an example of how you were able to appreciate diversity.

I have read, understood and accepted the terms and conditions outlined in this form:

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