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Switzerland: International Studies, Organizations, and Social Justice
Program Excursions
Two field trips provide students with access to leading experts and decision makers in the fields of diplomacy and international negotiations, trade, law, and the evolution of institutions. The choice of destinations offers students exposure to some of the most magnificent and classical cities and sites in Europe.
Bern: Governmental Agencies
Bern, medieval city and UNESCO Heritage Site, is the federal capital of Switzerland. Located in the German-speaking part of the country, it provides an insight into the structures and functions of a truly multicultural and multilinguistic country. Students attend briefings at government agencies on Swiss political issues and Swiss-European Union relations.
Brussels & Paris
Capital of Belgium and the European Union, Brussels hosts important EU organizations as well as the headquarters of NATO. Students are acquainted with EU matters and structures and participate in contemporary debates on the evolution of regional integration in Europe. The town itself reflects both the traditions of multicultural Belgium and the rapid growth and influence of EU organizations.
When returning from Brussels, the group stops in Paris, where students visit important international organizations such as OECD, UNESCO, and the Arab World Institute. As an artistic and cultural capital and the center of Francophone identity, Paris offers unique possibilities to discover a wide range of cultural events and encounters.