IR 391x: Contemporary Issues in European Foreign and Security Policy

Dates: May 20-June 21, 2024

Suggested Arrival Date: May 2024

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Information Session Date:

Meeting ID: 96191904397
10/16 at 1:30pm

The Brussels study abroad program focuses on European governance and security issues in the seat of the European Union and NATO. Students will explore how the European Union is adapting to its new role as a security provider beyond its borders in places such as the former Soviet Union, the Balkans, Sub-Saharan Africa, or Asia. Students will earn credit for one IR upper-division course towards their major/minor requirements.

Students will also be assigned an internship in an IR-related organization (ex. Institute for European Studies, Egmont Institute, Carnegie, The Security and Defense Agenda, New Europe, etc.) to complement their coursework. This program is open to IR and IR-Related majors and all class standings.

***This program does not qualify for SURF funding and does not satisfy the IR 400-level requirement***

Application Deadline:  Friday, February 16th, 2024

Program Decision Date: Monday, February 19th, 2024

Deadline to Commit to Program: Thursday, February 22nd, 2024

Application

Copy of STARS Report (available on myUSC-OASIS)

Updated Resume

Personal Statement (2 pages max, double-spaced) – stating why you are interested in participating in this program, how this program may benefit your academic interests and future career aspirations, why you feel you are a good fit for this program, and any additional info you want to share

1 letter of recommendation from USC Faculty can be uploaded by recommender via the Terra Dotta System 

Tuition (4 units) — $8,140

Airfare* — $1,200

Housing — $1,500

*Metro pass will be provided by USC and IES for the duration of program dates