SIR Brussels Summer InternshipProgram 2017
IR 491x: Field Study
The Brussels study abroad program focuses on European governance and security issues in the seat of the European Union and NATO. Students will explore how the European Union is adapting to its new role as a security provider beyond its borders in places such as the former Soviet Union, the Balkans, Sub-Saharan Africa, or Asia.Students will earn credit for one IR upper division course towards their major/minor requirements.
Students will also be assigned an internship in an IR-related organization (ex. Institute for European Studies, Egmont Institute, Carnegie, The Security and Defense Agenda, New Europe, etc.) to compliment their coursework. This program is open to IR and IR-Related majors and all class standings.
***This program does not qualify for SURF funding and does not satisfy the IR 400-level requirement.***
Priority Application Deadline
Friday, January 20, 2017-Submit to Annie Lam in VKC 301 or email to
Program Dates (5 weeks)
Monday, May 29, 2017 to Friday, June 30, 2017 (tentative)
EstimatedFixed Costs
USC Tuition:
4 units course (IR 391) at $1,733/unit= $6,932
Housing
Adagio Brussels Centre Monnaie (Apartment Hotel in downtown Brussels- shared occupancy)
Check-in: Friday, May 26, 2017
Check-out: Sunday, July 2, 2017
Cost =+/-$1500 per person
Transportation
Roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles to Brussels= +/- $1300
Application Checklist
- Application Form
- STARS Report (Available on OASIS)
- Personal Statement (minimum 2 pages, double-spaced) - stating why you are interested in participating in this program, how this program may benefit your academic interests and future career aspirations, why do you feel you are a good fit for this program, and any additional info you want to share.
- 2 Letters of recommendation from USC Faculty (forms provided) or personal letters can be emailed directly by recommenders to or submitted to Annie Lam in VKC 301.
- Resume
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
SIR BRUSSELS Summer InternshipProgram
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Return all forms and supporting documentation by Friday, January 20, 2017to:
SIR Student Affairs Advisement Office, VKC 301
Applications will not be processed unless all materials are submitted.
Please contact Annie Lamwith questions at , (213)740-8630.
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Brussels Summer Internship Program
Faculty Recommendation Form
Name of Applicant______
Name of Recommender ______
- How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?
- Do you recommend the applicant?
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- Evaluate the applicant’s
-Intellectual Ability
-Personal Motivation
-Maturity
- Evaluate the applicant’s progress in your course. (Writing skills, presentation skills, research ability, etc.)
- Do you think the Brussels Program matches the applicant’s qualifications and interests?
- Do you think the applicant will succeed in this program?
Brussels Summer Internship Program
Faculty Recommendation Form
Name of Applicant______
Name of Recommender ______
- How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?
- Do you recommend the applicant?
Not Recommend Neutral Recommend Highly Recommend
- Evaluate the applicant’s
-Intellectual Ability
-Personal Motivation
-Maturity
- Evaluate the applicant’s progress in your course. (Writing skills, presentation skills, research ability, etc.)
- Do you think the Brussels Program matches the applicant’s qualifications and interests?
- Do you think the applicant will succeed in this program?