The European Union Study Tour and Internship Program 2004 to 2016 Director: Conrad King (Capilano University) 22

You could be here... Studying European institutions...IN the European institutions!

Background First Tour in 2004: 2 weeks, 20 students from 3 western Canadian universities. Expanded each year. Currently 3 weeks, students from 12 universities. Addition of the internship program The 2016 Study Tour will be the 13 th tour.

Participating universities (Past and present) UniversityProvince Capilano UniversityBritish Columbia Carleton UniversityOntario Dalhousie UniversityNova Scotia McGill UniversityQuébec Memorial UniversityNewfoundland Ryerson UniversityOntario Simon Fraser UniversityBritish Columbia Université d’OttawaOntario Université de MontréalQuébec University of AlbertaAlberta University of British ColumbiaBritish Columbia University of CalgaryAlberta University of TorontoOntario University of VictoriaBritish Columbia York UniversityOntario

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 Canada Mission of Canada to the European Union The 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 Tour At 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 Tour Three weeks, from May 8 to May 28, 2016 Internships of at least 8 weeks duration – most are immediately follow the Study Tour Approximate Cost of Tour (NOTE: 2015 costs) CDN $3,100 for Network Institution students CDN $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 10

Locations (TBD) Brussels Antwerp Hachenburg Frankfurt Strasbourg Luxembourg Den Hague Key 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, IOM Non-Governmental Organizations

The European Union: Important to the World, Important to Canada Over 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 rights CETA (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.

Internships Number 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

Sample of Anticipated Internships, 2016 (subject to change) European Commission (various DGs) Brussels European ParliamentBrussels 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 InstituteKiev BusinessEUROPEBrussels Bruegel FoundationBrussels

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 Information Your local sponsoring faculty member should be your first source of information! Web site: Conrad King, Dept of Political Studies, Capilano University Director of the EU Study Tour & Internship Program , Ext. 7441