Description

The Kent State University Geneva Semester in Switzerland is your opportunity to intern with an international organization, visit historic places, meet with European officials, establish new friendships, and touch cultures different from your own. Since 1977 the Program has enrolled students from throughout the United States and Canada. Your participation may expand your resume, but we believe the experience will broaden your life.

Application Deadlines:
Fall 2011 Semester: May 15th
Spring 2012 Semester: October 1st

Program Dates:
Fall 2011 Semester: Late August-Late December
Spring 2012 Semester: Early January-Early May

Highlights

Geneva is a leading center for diplomacy, international and non-governmental organizations, and business. Students have the opportunity to attend lectures and other presentations by world dignitaries. The city is located in Switzerland and is the second-most-populous in the country. Approximately 186,000 people live in the city and the metropolitan area had 812,000 residents, according to a 2007 census.

Known as the "Peace Capital", Geneva is home to the headquarters of many of the agencies of the United Nations and the Red Cross. It is also the place where the Geneva Conventions were signed.

The city is ranked sixth in importance as a financial centre by the Global Financial Centres Index.

Students will live and take classes in the new Geneva campus, located two blocks from Lake Geneva in the heart of downtown. A short walk to the train station allows access to major transportation and easy weekend getaways across Europe.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications

2.5 GPA (for the KSU Geneva Program)
3.0 GPA (for the Internship Component)

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Subject Areas

• Business Admin. & Mngmt.
• Economics
• French
• International Relations
• Internship Programs
• Political Science/politics

Cost in US$:

Approximately 14,000. See below for details.

Program Fees Include:

Tuition and fees, round-trip airfare, textbooks, medical insurance, dorm costs, weekday breakfast, one week orientation in Geneva, and ground-transportation on arrival and city tour.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Please visit studyabroad finance site for more scholarship information!

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home