The European Union Study Tour and Internship Program 2004 to 2016

The European Union Study Tour and Internship Program 2004 to 2016 Director: Conrad King (Capilano University) www.capilanou.ca/europa The European Union: Important to the World, Important to Canadians Over 500 million people living in 28 member states EU is the world’s largest trading bloc: CETA (free-trade agreement between EU and Canada) to be ratified by Canada, late October 2016 Bigger than NAFTA! The EU: managing or shaping globalization?  Syrian refugee crisis; terrorism and radicalization; islamophobia  climate change leadership (Paris 2015);  Brexit (the possibility of other exits?) You could be here Studying European institutions IN the European institutions! An academic activity with a difference: An immersion inside the European Institutions 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 Briefings at the following institutions (partial list)  European Union: European Commission, Council of Ministers, European Parliament, European Court of Justice, European Central Bank  Ambassadorial organizations: Canadian Mission to the EU, Quebec General Delegation to the EU, delegations from Turkey and Russia  International Organizations: NATO, European Court of Human Rights  Non-Governmental Organizations Locations Brussels Antwerp Hachenburg Frankfurt Luxembourg (Strasbourg) (The Hague) Key Sites of European institutions and civil society organizations Dates  May to May 27, 2017  Tour begins and ends in Brussels  2017 Study Tour will be the 14th annual tour Participating universities (Past and present) Approximately 45 students from universities across Canada Carleton, Dalhousie, Université de Montréal, University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, University of Victoria, York University, Bishop’s University, Capilano University, St Lawrence University (NY), University of Alberta, Ryerson, SFU, University of Ottawa Requirements for participation in the Study Tour  Background study on the European Union, or European history, politics, culture, or economics  Registration for credit-course at home institution during the Study Tour  Recommendation from academic advisor or sponsoring faculty member Internship Program  Prerequisite: participation in the Tour  Internships are at least weeks duration – most are immediately follow the Study Tour (June/July) Longer internships possible, as well as different times of year  Non-remunerating All living costs borne by intern  Application form and selection procedure available on the web site www.capilanou.ca/europa Sample of Anticipated Internships, 2017 (subject to change) European Commission (various DGs) Brussels European Centre for Electoral Support Brussels European Parliament Brussels PAYOKE Antwerp EU Delegation to Canada Ottawa EuroHealthNet Brussels Canadian Embassy to the Netherlands The Hague Gorshenin Institute Kiev Canadian Embassy to Latvia Riga European Citizen Actions Service Brussels European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights Vienna Bruegel Foundation Brussels Internship selection  Student application deadline: Feb  Competitive selection procedure Results available by early April  See web site for details A recommendation from an academic advisor or the sponsoring faculty member is essential Student Testimonials  “The Tour was so well run and the institutions we got to visit (NATO, Commission, Parliament, Embassies, ECB, ECJ etc ) were incredibly informative, immersive and interesting This program…impacted my education in ways that I never could have anticipated before coming to UBC as a transfer student This is a huge reason that I'm sending you this e-mail from my new office at Global Affairs Canada (formerly DFATD) in Ottawa…I've come into my new job with real world experience and in depth understanding of the issues because of the valuable field work we got to in the program.” Dates and Cost of the Study Tour  Three weeks, from May to May 27, 2017  DATES ARE INFLEXIBLE  Cost of Tour: CDN $5055  Includes : Go Global fees, accommodation, transportation in Europe, some meals  Excludes: airfare and airport transfers, meals, insurance, tuition and related fees  Tour fees paid by Go Global  Internship Program fee: CDN $600 Paid directly by student (at time of application, Feb 9) 14 Further Information  Web site: www.capilanou.ca/europa  Conrad King, Dept of Political Studies, Capilano University Director of the EU Study Tour & Internship Program conradking@capilanou.ca 604.986.1911, Ext 7441 Student video from 2015 EU Study Tour Student Testimonials  “The tour and more specifically the internship allowed me to start my professional life - I got a job upon my return related to migrants' rights (in link with my internship tasks), and that job was a fruitful starting point for all my following experiences in Montreal.”  “The EUST&IP definitely acted as a trigger for my career in Europe My first participation in 2010 led to a second internship at the Canadian Mission to the EU in early 2011 These experiences…gave enough credibility to my CV to get my first communications position in Brussels I would not have had my first opportunity here [in Brussels] if it wasn't for the Study Tour.”  “The EUST&IP gave me the necessary tools and experience to succeed professionally in public policy It also gave me my first exposure to health policy, an area I previously knew nothing about, but an area in which I work now.” ... 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 Briefings