POLI 326 | 3 credits
About the program
This course is led by Kurt Huebner, Faculty of Arts
- Dates: May 6 – May 30, 2023
- Format: In-Person
- Locations visited: Brussels; Frankfurt: Luxembourg; Strassbourg
- Approximate program fees: $5000-$5500
- Funding: All qualifying students will receive a $1,000 Go Global Award. We encourage students with financial need or other barriers to going abroad to apply for the Global Pathfinder Award by November 4. Successful candidates will receive a $2000 award towards a Global Seminar program, and will be notified before the program application is due on December 13. See the Go Global Awards page for more information on the application process.
About the course
This field school will offer on‐site visits of all critical institutions of the European Union (European Commission: European Parliament, European Central Bank, European Court of Justice) as well as NATO, the Canadian Embassy in Brussels, and some carefully selected NGOs. Students will have seminars with representatives of all these institutions.
Experience in the Field
This field school will offer on‐site visits of all critical institutions of the European Union (European Commission: European Parliament, European Central Bank, European Court of Justice) as well as NATO, the Canadian Embassy in Brussels, and some carefully selected NGOs. Students will have seminars with representatives of all these institutions.
Eligibility Requirements
General Global Seminar requirements
To participate in a Global Seminar, students must:
- Be in good-standing in their faculty (I.e. not be under academic or non-academic discipline)
- Have full-time status in the year leading up to the Global Seminar
- Have completed 2nd year requirements before the start of the program (i.e. 3rd or 4th year standing)
- Have at least a 70% academic average in your last full-time academic session before applying
- Maintain a 70% academic average leading up to the program
- Meet any program specific requirements listed below including pre-requisites before participating
Final selection will be done by the lead faculty program directors. Spots in the program may be limited.
Students who wish to participate in the summer after graduating may be eligible on a case-by-case basis.
Program-specific requirements
- This is an interdisciplinary program: All are welcome!
Program Fees and Costs
Approximate program fees: $5000-$5500
*The final fee depends on the number of students in the program. Students do not pay the Go Global fee when applying to a Global Seminar. The Go Global fee is built into the Program Fee and is payable upon acceptance to the program.
Included:
- Accommodations
- Program-related travel in-country; (e.g. buses)
- Excursions and entrance fees
- Some group meals
- On-site guest lectures
Not Included:
- Flights*
- UBC tuition for credits
- Visa/country entrance fees
- Health or travel insurance
- Personal spending money*
*Some examples of incidentals are: personal mobile communication, personal transportation that is not related to the learning outcomes of the program, additional meals that are not already identified as part of the Program Fee, immunizations, Visas, etc.
Travel to Europe is a separate cost. You are responsible for arranging your own travel. You should not book your flight until you are notified to book.
How to Apply
Students apply through the Go Global Gateway. Applications will open in early October. After the deadline, students’ applications will be reviewed by Go Global and the faculty program directors. You may be asked to participate in an interview as part of the selection process.
Application Deadline
Tuesday December 13, 2022 (11:59pm PST)
Contact Go Global
In-person and Virtual Drop-in advising hours
- Tuesday: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
- Wednesday: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Go Global offers both in-person and virtual drop-in advising through Zoom during the times listed above.
Please use Go Global’s new Ask Us Webform and we will respond to your inquiry.
More information:
European Study Tour – Research Seminar | UBC Global
European Union Study Tour 2022:
POLI 326 | 3 credits
About the virtual program
This course is led by Kurt Huebner, Department of Political Science
Format: virtual (online)
Dates: May 2 – 20, 2022 (TBC)
Schedule: The course will be offered intensively from 9:00am – 2:00pm (PST), Monday to Friday. Students must be available for the entire program. The exact times may be subject to change depending on the daily activities.
Topic: The EU Virtual Study Tour & Internship Program (EUST&IP) is an academic activity with a difference.
The EUST & IP is an immersion inside the European Institutions. Through seminars and briefings, you participants have virtual contact with the leaders and policy-makers actively involved in the daily work of the European Union, other European institutions, diplomatic representations to the EU (including Canada) and significant civil society organizations.
There are briefings from the following institutions (partial list): European Commission, Council of Ministers, European Parliament, European Court of Justice, European Central Bank, Canadian Mission to the EU, Quebec General Delegation to the EU, delegations from Turkey and Russia, NATO, and many more.
Internship:
After the Study Tour, if you are a successful applicant into the EU Study Tour, you may also consider the Internship Program that is an optional program. Internships will be offered in-person in Europe. This substantial internship opportunity is with European institutions and can be for two to six months in duration. Most internship positions commence immediately following the completion of the Study Tour but longer internships may begin later. To be considered for an internship, please submit a brief CV to Prof. Kurt Huebner via email no later than March 8, 2022.
Funding: All qualifying students will receive a $500 Go Global Award
Eligibility requirements
General Global Seminar requirements
- You must have at least a 70% average in your most recent Winter Session of full-time studies prior to application
- You need to be a UBC student in good standing (e.g., not be under academic or non-academic discipline) to participate in a Global Seminar
- You should have full-time student status (as defined by your faculty) in the year prior to your Global Seminar
- You must maintain 70% average prior to your Global Seminar departure
- You must have completed or intend to complete the necessary (or equivalent) pre-requisite courses prior to Global Seminar start date
- Unclassified students will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Some virtual global seminars have limited spaces and final selection will be done by the faculty program director.
How to apply
Application deadline: Tues, Mar 8, 2022 11:59 PM
- Login to Go Global’s Gateway system
- Under ‘Search experiences’ search keywords: VGS
- Apply for: Summer
- Complete the statement of interest
- Save and Continue. Tip: Make sure to press “Submit” on the left hand side and a message should pop up confirming submission. You will not receive an email confirming that your application was submitted.
What happens next?
Students will be notified via email of the application result by the first week of April. Students will be asked to formally confirm their acceptance, and will then be registered in the course by the relevant department. All students will be required to attend a pre-program orientation session offered by Go Global in April.
For more information regarding program fees and costs, accessibility and who to contact please visit:
European Union: Virtual Study Tour and Internship | Student Services (ubc.ca)