Discover Europe through the Summer School %E2%80%9CEuropean Identity?%E2%80%9D organized by Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB).Immerse yourself in different topics of the European Identity at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, one of the top universities in Europe from 15th of July to 30th of July 2015. Courses such as European Institutions, the Capital of Europe, Intercultural Communication, European Cities Network, the Case of Food and Contemporary Art will lead you to explore Europe%E2%80%99s Identity. Excellent teachers will guide you through this exploration.Complemented by field visits to e.g. a chocolate factory, a brewery, the European Parlamentarium, the unknown places in Brussels and more, the summer school allows for a truly fascinating experience visitng 3 countries in 2 weeks! Not only will you expierence Brussels and the university as vibrant hubs, but trips to Paris and Amsterdam will inspire you even more to think about the European Identity, similarities and differences. More information: http://www.vub.ac.be/en/events/2015/european-identity

Target group
Participants: focus on bachelor level students, but open to all.

Course aim
The goal of this summer school is to arrange lectures and various cultural activities and excursions to make students learn about Europe's developments in political, economic, social and cultural dimensions.

Credits info
4 ECTS Why apply?By participating in this programme, students will have all necessary knowledge related to EU topics and useful information on EU matters.Learning outcomes: Basic knowledge of theory and practice of Urban Studies and Urban Spaces General Knowledge of European governance structures Insight in the role of Brussels in Europe Insight in European culture ( a helicopter view from past to contemporary times , focusing on a number of cases - art , food , politics, governance) Developing an entrepreneurial attitude , possible involvement in entrepreneurship and personal career management Creation of a sense of world citizenship , a soft skill required in many situations in study and work Improvement of English Language skills and presentation skillsWe offer a certificate for students at the end of the Programme.4 ECTS are credited.Deadline to apply: 1st of June 2015

Fee info
EUR 2680: The fee for this Summer School is 2 680. This price includes: accommodation, breakfast, lunch, 2 group dinners, in-city transports Brussels, courses, teaching materials, visits, trips to Amsterdam and Paris.

Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Address: International Relations and Mobility Office, Pleinlaan 2
Postal code: 1050
City: Brussels
Country: Belgium
Website: http://www.vub.ac.be/en/events/2015/european-identity/
E-mail: international.relations@vub.ac.be
Phone: +32 2 629 8101