International RelationsEbony Ellis & Ashton Troxel

European Union in Freiburg, GermanyThis program offers unique courses that explore: European Politics● Economics● Political Science● International Relations

And other topics through an in-depth and hands-on approach. The diverse professors and course-related trips enhance your academic experience and provide you with new perspectives each day in class.Interested in a career in the foreign service or government? This maybe a good fit! Start building your resume now!

You will explore the challenges that result from different degrees of integration into the European Union, including:❏ Political, economic, environmental, and societal reasons for current tensions in South Eastern and Eastern Europe.❏ Focus on the interaction and competition between the EU and the Russian Federation.

Take two courses for a total of 7 credits: 1. Integrative Seminar, 4-credit 2. Choose one of the below 3-credit elective course:

● Transition and Development in Southeastern and Eastern Europe● Shattered Dreams in Europe's Troubled Borderlands? Eastern and Southeastern European Cultures and Societies

between Conflict and Reconciliation● Security Dynamics in the EU's Eastern and Southeastern Borderlands

Coursework

Program Excursions

Around Germany● EU and government representatives of member states● Leaders in multi-national corporations and NGOs● Official advisors on EU issues● Leading academic experts and journalists

Around the EU● Bosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia (7 days) ● Russia and a Baltic state (9 days)

Course excursions are an extension of participants local course.

Participants will experience first-hand the cultural landscape of multiple EU member state candidates and study in-depth challenges of current and future European integration.

How to Apply 1. Start application on MCompass2. Apply to IES (Summer 2022)

a. Submit Official Transcripts (electronic okay)b. CGIS: Undergraduate Education Abroad Nomination Formc. Feb 1st Deadline

International Relations and Multilateral Diplomacy in Geneva

● Great for PICS, Public Policy, and PoliSci

● Research project ● Geneva heart of diplomacy ● Semester option available● Dates TBA (June- early July)

Coursework1. French (cannot count towards LSA language requirement)2. International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy Seminar3. International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy Project

Independent Study Project - Digital Collection Consider:

● Interest● Match to theme of program● Doesn’t have to be Euro focused

Things to know...➔ Homestay in Nyon➔ Site visits in Geneva

◆ Red Cross◆ World Trade Organization◆ UN Environment Program◆ Palais Des Nation

➔ Small cohort➔ Competitive application process

Photo courtesy of School for International Training.

How to Apply 1. Start application on MCompass (2.5GPA) 2. Apply to SIT (Summer 2022)

a. Submit Official Transcripts (electronic okay)b. One Academic Referencec. Essay

i. Short answer over backgroundii. 300 words or less reasons for selecting

programd. Independent Study Project Proposal

3. Jan 15th Deadline

Honorable Mention:Sciences Po Paris Summer School

○ Session based■ June 7th - July 1st, 2022■ July 4th - July 29th, 2022

○ One core course (3 UM credits) + optional elective (1.5 UM credits) per session

○ MCompass + Sciences Po application (50 euro fee) ○ Courses are social sciences but open to ALL students regardless

of major

● Migration Issues in Comparative Perspective● Global Diplomacy: Theory and Practice● Fighting Poverty: Issues and Policies● Sustainable Development and Climate Action: Global Challenges and Policy Actions● Social Policies in Europe and the United States: Origins, Reformes, Challenges● Human Security