The European Union Study Tour
and
Internship Program
2004 to 2016
Director: Conrad King (Capilano University)
www.capilanou.ca/europa
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, 45-50
students from 12 universities.
 Addition of the internship program
 The 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 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
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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,
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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 2015
www.capilanou.ca/europa
Sample of Anticipated Internships, 2016
(subject to change)
European Commission
(various DGs)
Brussels
European Citizen
Action Service
Brussels
European Parliament
Brussels
European Centre for
Electoral Support
Brussels
European External
Action Service
Brussels
Geneva
Canadian Embassy to
the Netherlands
The
Hague
International
Organization for
Migration
Gorshenin Institute
Kiev
Canadian Embassy to
Latvia
Riga
BusinessEUROPE
Brussels
Québec Delegate
General to the EU
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 Information
 Your 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 Program
conradking@capilanou.ca. 604.986.1911, Ext. 7441