The European Union Study Tour

and

Internship Program2004 to 2016

Director: Conrad King (Capilano University)

www.capilanou.ca/europa

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Background

First Tour in 2004: 2 weeks, 20 students from 3 western Canadian universities.

Expanded each year. Currently 3 weeks, 45-50 students from 12 universities.

Addition of the internship programThe 2016 Study Tour will be the 13th tour.

Participating universities (Past and present)

University Province

Capilano University British Columbia

Carleton University Ontario

Dalhousie University Nova Scotia

McGill University Québec

Memorial University Newfoundland

Ryerson University Ontario

Simon Fraser University British Columbia

Université d’Ottawa Ontario

Université de Montréal Québec

University of Alberta Alberta

University of British Columbia British Columbia

University of Calgary Alberta

University of Toronto Ontario

University of Victoria British Columbia

York University Ontario

Network for European Studies (Canada)

Facilitated by the institutions that make up the governing Board of the Network for European Studies (Canada)

Capilano University; Carleton University; Dalhousie University; Université de Montréal; University of British Columbia; University of Toronto; University of Victoria; York University

[2015 Network members]A special thanks to the sponsoring faculty at these

institutions, who make the tour program possible.

Endorsements and Support

The Study Tour and Internship Program has the endorsement and supportof the:

Government of CanadaMission of Canada to the European UnionThe European Commission

An academic activity with a difference – “An academic immersion inside the

European Institutions”The EU Study Tour and Internship

Program provides a unique opportunity for students in a variety of disciplines--European politics, international relations, economics, business, and social issues--to immerse themselves in the European Union and other European institutions.

We like to say this experience isn’t only “about the EU”—it’s “in the EU”!

Participants have “face to face” contact and dialogue with presenters and seminar leaders from the ranks of those actively involved in the day to day work of the EU, other European institutions, diplomatic representations to the EU (including Canada) and significant civil society organizations

Seminars galore!!!

Requirements for participation in the Study TourAt a Graduate or advanced undergraduate

level & an interest in European Institutions (with previous coursework on the European Union)

Registration for credit at home institution for participation in the Study Tour

Recommendation from academic advisor or sponsoring faculty member

Dates and Cost of the Study TourThree weeks, from May 8 to May 28, 2016Internships of at least 8 weeks duration – most

are immediately follow the Study TourApproximate Cost of Tour (NOTE: 2015 costs)

CDN $3,100 for Network Institution studentsCDN $3,450 for non-Network Institution students

Includes : accommodation, transportation in Europe, some meals.

Excludes: airfare and airport transfers, meals, insurance, tuition and related fees at home university

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Locations (TBD)

Brussels AntwerpHachenburg FrankfurtStrasbourgLuxembourg Den HagueKey Sites of European

institutions and civil

society organizations

Briefings at the following institutions (partial list) European Union: European Commission, Council

of Ministers, European Parliament, European Court of Justice, European Central Bank, European Investment Bank

Ambassadorial organizations: Canadian Mission to the EU, Quebec General Delegation to the EU, Canadian Embassy to the Netherlands, delegates from Turkey and Russia

International Organizations: NATO, IOMNon-Governmental Organizations

The European Union: Important to the World, Important to CanadaOver 500 million people living in 28 member states. The world’s largest trading bloc: free movement of

goods, services, and people. Common social values, commitment to human rightsCETA (free-trade agreement with Canada)The EU faces many challenges with globalization:

the migration crisis; climate change leadership (Paris 2015); recession and austerity; foreign policy concerns ‘on their doorstep’ (Ukraine, Syria);

Issues of more democratic engagement in the European institutions.  

InternshipsNumber limited to 30

Prerequisite: participation in the Tour

Additional fee for organization of placement ($550)

Application form and selection procedure available on the web site in December 2015 www.capilanou.ca/europa

Sample of Anticipated Internships, 2016(subject to change)European Commission (various DGs)

Brussels

European Parliament

Brussels

European External Action Service

Brussels

Canadian Embassy to the Netherlands

The Hague

Canadian Embassy to Latvia

Riga

Québec Delegate General to the EU

Brussels

European Citizen Action Service

Brussels

European Centre for Electoral Support

Brussels

International Organization for Migration

Geneva

Gorshenin Institute Kiev

BusinessEUROPE Brussels

Bruegel Foundation Brussels

Internship selection Student application deadline: TBD

(Tentatively: Feb 1)See web site for details. A

recommendation from an academic advisor or the sponsoring faculty member is essential .

Competitive selection procedure. Results available in March

Further InformationYour local sponsoring faculty member should be your

first source of information!

Web site: www.capilanou.ca/europa

Conrad King, Dept of Political Studies, Capilano University Director of the EU Study Tour & Internship Programconradking@capilanou.ca. 604.986.1911, Ext. 7441