European Union Studies Program
Maymester Study Abroad

SUMMER STUDY ABROAD 2008
May 6-26, 2008

• Application Instructions
• 2008 Itinerary

"Europe from a Policy Perspective: Government, Economics, and Leadership"

Strasbourg, France
Visits to Germany, Brussels, Paris, and Luxembourg
Optional Weekend in Berlin

• A 21-Day study abroad Program in Strasbourg and Paris, France, from May 8-28, 2008.
• Excursions are planned for Brussels and Luxembourg, with all transfers and field trips to EU Parliament and other EU sites included
• Also included:
  • Field trips to Heidelberg, the Eifel region of Germany, NATO headquarters
  • Eleven nights residence at a French Chateau in Strasbourg
  • One in Trier and two in Brussels.
  • Five nights residence in a 3-star Paris Hotel
• Course instruction is partially “built-in” to field trips. Nine-hour instruction schedule per week allows much free time to explore and discover the countries!
• Program fee: $3790 (includes air, all ground transportation to included sites, travel insurance and many meals).
• An optional weekend trip to Berlin from Strasbourg is available at extra cost (USD$400)
• The program is open to Graduate and Undergraduate students.

• Undergraduate Students must register for 6 hours of summer course work. This will include the University System's EU Center course, Environmental Policy and the EU (the latter taught partially on-line) and the 3 hour course, “International Relationships and Cultural Diversity in the Global Workplace: The European Context.”
  • Both courses will help students satisfy the curricular requirements of the undergraduate European Union Certificate Program in the University System. The courses will also satisfy Area E and/or Area F electives at many USG institutions. Students should check with their EU faculty representative on campus.

• Graduate Students can take the “Cultural Diversity” course for 3 hours of summer credit (this course will not substitute for core degree requirements of graduate programs).

• Students from other state institutions as well as out of state schools are eligible to apply for entry to the program.

• All students pay in-state tuition. (Tuition is not included in program fee.)

  

   

In Strasbourg, we will be housed in Château de Pourtalès, a 250-year-old castle nestled in a public park but only six miles from the historic city center. The castle provides classroom space, a library and dormitory rooms. Numerous outdoor and recreational facilities are nearby. Hotels will be used in Brussels, Trier and Paris.

Financial Aid

HOPE Funds, in some cases, can be applied toward tuition. In addition, financial aid may be available. Check with the Financial Aid Office at your institution.

Click here for a look at past programs.

Application Instructions

Thank you for your interest in "The European Union: International Relationships, Cultural Diversity, and Environmental Policy." Should you wish to apply for the program, print out the application form, fill it out, and return it with your deposit (the deposit will be refunded if you are not accepted into the program). In addition to the application information, two letters of reference are required for admittance into the study abroad program. The letters should attest to your character and academic aptitude. Once this form is received, you will be sent additional forms to complete that deal primarily with medical and passport information.

Please submit the letters and application to:

Dr. Carol Hansen
Department of Public Administration and Urban Studies
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3992
Atlanta, GA 30302-3992
(mailing address)

Room 326, Third Floor AYSPS
14 Marietta Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
(in-person address)

or to:

Dr. David Pitts
Department of Public Administration and Urban Studies
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3992
Atlanta, GA 30303-3992

Room 328, Third Floor AYSPS
14 Marietta Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
(in-person address)

Students at the following 22 University System of Georgia institutions can register at their home institution: Albany State University, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Augusta State University, Coastal Georgia Community College, Columbus State University, Dalton State College, Darton College, Floyd College, Fort Valley State University, Gainesville College, Georgia Perimeter College, Georgia College & State University, Georgia Southern University, Georgia Southwestern State University, Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University, Macon State College, Middle Georgia College, North Georgia College & State University, South Georgia College, Valdosta State University, University of West Georgia.

The title of the course for which to register will vary by institution. Registration will take place during the summer registration period in the early spring. You can obtain specific information from your campus representative to the EU Studies program. Click here for a list of representatives.

Once accepted into the program, you may be able to use HOPE funds for tuition costs. Please speak with the Financial Aid Office at your own university. Georgia State students can apply for IEF grants. If you are eligible for financial assistance, it will usually apply to program costs, as well as tuition costs.

For a thorough description of the program please refer to the 2008 itinerary. If you'd like more information, don't hesitate to write, call, e-mail, or drop-by: