Summer 2022 Study Abroad in Europe | Forum-Nexus Study Abroad

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Ultimate Summer in Europe: At a Glance

Itinerary (July 2022)

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Brussels, Belgium
Paris, France
Barcelona, Spain
Milan, Italy
Lake Como, Italy
Lugano, Switzerland
Rome, Italy
Island of Rhodes, Greece

Earn 3, 6, or 9 credits
Courses for ALL majors
Internships available

Free application
Early bird discounts
Financial aid available

Why study abroad with Forum-Nexus?

Because there’s no other program that lets you do all of this, all in one summer:

See the Best of Europe

Why study abroad in just one location when you can see more? With Forum-Nexus, you travel throughout Europe and gain a bigger and better perspective, making the most of your time abroad. See the itinerary.

Earn College Credits

Take classes taught by experienced, multilingual professors and learn about Europe and the European Union while earning 3, 6, or 9 credits transferable to your college or university. Make the world your classroom this summer! View course options.

Gain Professional Experience

All FN students attend professional visits at leading European companies and international organizations during their time abroad. Take it to the next level by completing an internship with Forum-Nexus. Get information on internships.

Increase your INTL. IQ

Increase your International IQ and gain valuable international experience that will help you in future classes, jobs, and social situations. Learn about other cultures, and learn a little bit about yourself along the way.

Program Sessions

Session A1

9 Cities in 5 Weeks
July 3 - August 5

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Brussels, Belgium
Paris, France
Barcelona, Spain
Milan, Italy
Lake Como, Italy
Lugano, Switzerland
Rome, Italy
Island of Rhodes, Greece

Optional weekend excursions to London, Dublin, Berlin, Lisbon, Prague, Athens, Santorini, and more!
Optional day trips to Venice, Versailles, Florence, and more.

Itinerary

Session A2

8 Cities in 4 Weeks
July 3 - 30

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Brussels, Belgium
Paris, France
Barcelona, Spain
Milan, Italy
Lake Como, Italy
Lugano, Switzerland
Rome, Italy

Optional weekend excursions to London, Dublin, Berlin, Lisbon, Prague, and more!
Optional day trips to Venice, Versailles, Florence, and more.

Itinerary

Session A3

7 Cities in 3 Weeks
July 3 - 25

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Brussels, Belgium
Paris, France
Barcelona, Spain
Milan, Italy
Lake Como, Italy
Lugano, Switzerland

Optional weekend excursions to London, Dublin, Berlin, Lisbon, and more!
Optional day trips to Venice, Versailles, Florence, and more.

Itinerary

Additional Sessions

Don't see what you're looking for? Check out our additional summer study abroad sessions:

Additional Sessions

Accommodations

Forum-Nexus students, faculty, and staff stay in excellent hotels:

Two 4-star business class hotels in Amsterdam and Paris
Three 4-star tourist class hotels in Barcelona, Milan, and Rome
A 5-star beachside resort in Rhodes

You will be able to enjoy breakfast every morning at each hotel. Rooms are double occupancy in Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona, Milan, and Rome, and triple occupancy in Rhodes. Optional upgrade to single rooms available upon request.

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Amsterdam

Hotel NH Amsterdam Centre

Paris

Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacré-Coeur Hotel

Barcelona

Hotel Catalonia Barcelona Plaza

Milan

Best Western Plus Hotel Galles

Rome

Best Western Plus Hotel Universo

Rhodes

Sheraton Rhodes Resort

Courses Offered

ANY major can participate in a summer with Forum-Nexus! You can earn 3, 6, or 9 credits (for 1, 2, or 3 courses - each course is worth 3 credits). We offer a variety of courses that are interesting, relevant, and fun! There are three types of courses: Regular courses, Supervised Independent Study (SIS) courses, and Internships. You may enroll in one or two regular courses, or a combination of a regular course and an SIS course or an internship.

Forum-Nexus Courses

Regular Courses

Classes are held on weekday mornings, either at a local campus or in the conference center of the hotel. The professor for each course travels with the group from city to city. Each regular course (section 01 and section 02 courses) is worth 3 credits. All students take at least one regular course. All students take at least one regular course.

Supervised Independent Study (SIS) Courses

Students enrolled in a Supervised Independent Study (SIS) course pursue structured independent work, following a well-defined syllabus, under the supervision of one or two faculty members. SIS courses allow students to study a specific subject in the context of Europe/the European Union. Each SIS course is worth 3 credits. Students enrolled in an SIS course are required to also enroll in a regular 3-credit course.

Internships

The Forum-Nexus Internship Program provides students with an opportunity to gain valuable academic and professional experience while earning 3 internship credits. There are a limited number of openings. There are internships available in Communication, Hospitality Management, Marketing, Management, and Photography & Videography. Students enrolled in an internship course are required to also enroll in a regular 3-credit course.

Internship Program

Schedule of Classes

Section 01 classes are held from 9:00 am - 10:35 am
International IQ Seminar from 10:40 am - 11:40 am
Section 02 classes are held from 11:45 am - 1:20 pm

Europe Today: An International IQ Seminar with Dr. H

One of the highlights of Forum-Nexus programs is the emphasis placed on acquiring a higher level of International IQ, or the minimum level of international knowledge a student should have in order to present themselves as a cultured and educated individual in an international setting.

All students participate in the International IQ Seminar, conducted by Dr. Hugo Hervitz, which is a daily session in which students can learn about the culture of each country, gain an understanding of essential European geography and current events, discuss their experiences and cross-cultural interactions, get language tips, and identify ways to have an even more immersive study abroad experience.

Professional Visits

One of the things that makes Forum-Nexus unique is the emphasis placed on professional experiences and networking opportunities.

Professional visits take place throughout the program, usually in the afternoon, at leading companies and international organizations. Most visits include detailed discussions with executives, followed by a tour of the facilities.

All students participate in Forum-Nexus professional visits.

Professional Visits

Independent Cultural Visits

In addition to visiting global companies and organizations, Forum-Nexus students make the most of their time in each city by participating in Independent Cultural Visits (ICVs). These visits may include experiences at historical sites and landmarks, museums, art galleries, traditional music or dance performances, and culturally relevant events.

All students participate in at least 8 ICVs.

Sponsoring Universities

Franklin University Switzerland

A prestigious liberal arts university accredited both in the U.S. (Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools) and in Switzerland (Swiss University Conference).

IQS School of Management

AACSB-accredited business school, part of the Ramon Llull University in Barcelona.

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

A leading Italian private university in Milan, the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart is fully accredited and a member of the ISEP network.

Course Transcripts

In summer 2022, you may elect to have your transcript issued by FUS, IQS, or UCSC. We recommend that this choice be made in consultation with the study abroad and academic offices of your school.

Credit Transfer

Program Language

All classes and professional visits are conducted in English.

Independent Weekend Day Trips and Excursions

On Saturdays and Sundays, you may elect to spend free time exploring the FN city that we are in, or you may choose to travel to another city for a day or for the entire weekend.

An Independent Weekend Day Trip is organized by students and involves traveling to and from the base FN city in the same day, to visit a nearby destination.

An Independent Weekend Excursion is an overnight trip to another city/country during a weekend. It involves leaving Friday evening or Saturday morning, and in most cases, returning to the FN city on Sunday evening for classes on Monday.

We will provide you with recommended itineraries and activities in each of our suggested destinations, but you may choose to enjoy the weekend however you’d prefer. Below are our suggested destinations:

Weekend 1: Paris

Saturday, July 9 - Independent Weekend Day Trip to the Palace of Versailles

Departing Paris Saturday morning via train
Returning to Paris Saturday evening via train
Sunday, July 10 - Independent Weekend Day Trip to Giverny

Departing Paris Sunday morning via train
Returning to Paris Sunday evening via train
July 8 - 10 - Independent Weekend Excursion to London or Dublin

Departing Paris Friday afternoon via flight
Returning to Paris Sunday evening via flight

Weekend 2: Barcelona

Saturday, July 16 - Independent Weekend Day Trip to Girona

Departing Barcelona Saturday morning via train
Returning to Barcelona Saturday evening via train
Sunday, July 17 - Independent Weekend Day Trip to Sitges

Departing Barcelona Sunday morning via train
Returning to Barcelona Sunday evening via train
July 15 - 17 - Independent Weekend Excursion to Berlin or Lisbon

Departing Barcelona Friday evening via flight
Returning to Barcelona Sunday evening via flight

Weekend 3: Milan

Saturday, July 23 - Independent Weekend Day Trip to Venice

Departing Milan Saturday morning via train
Returning to Milan Saturday evening via train
Sunday, July 24 - Independent Weekend Day Trip to Florence

Departing Milan Sunday morning via train
Returning to Milan Sunday evening via train
July 22 - 24 - Independent Weekend Excursion to Prague or Budapest

Departing Milan Friday afternoon via flight
Returning to Milan Sunday evening via flight

Weekend 4: Rome and Rhodes

Saturday, July 30 - Group travel day to the island of Rhodes
Sunday, July 31 - Free day for independent activities
July 29 - 31 - Independent Weekend Excursion to Athens, Mykonos, or Santorini

Departing Rome Friday afternoon via flight
Returning to Rhodes Sunday evening via flight

Clubs

We encourage you to take maximum advantage of your free time in Europe. In many cases, this will be achieved through group activities with all Forum-Nexus students, but at other times you will enjoy the company of a smaller number of friends sharing specific interests. In order to facilitate this process, we encourage the formation of the following clubs:

Fitness and Running Club - For active students wishing to explore each city by running before class in the mornings, hiking (where applicable), and staying fit while studying abroad.
Photography Club - For photography majors and students who just love to take pictures, this club will meet to explore each city together to take photos of unique neighborhoods, small villages, mountains, and lakes.
Art and History Club - This club is ideal for students who would like to spend time exploring the amazing wealth of museums, cathedrals and historical sites in each of the European cities visited.
Food Club - Students in the food club will enjoy visiting authentic and unique restaurants in each city, sampling the local cuisine as well as the gastronomic contribution of immigrant groups in each country.
Soccer Club - Avid soccer fans will have the opportunity to visit the following famous stadiums: Camp Nou in Barcelona, Stade de France in Paris, and San Siro Stadium in Milan; as well as attend some soccer matches together, or find opportunities for playing soccer in their free time.
Music and Dancing Club - For students who have an appreciation for music and love to dance, this club may explore each city by attending concerts, listening to live music, learning about local dances in each city, and visiting the most popular venues.

Forum-Nexus is the facilitator of the clubs, but the initiative comes from the students themselves, usually starting via our private Facebook group 1-2 months before the start of the program.

Application Process

By applying as early as possible, you can take advantage of our Early Bird Discount program.

Complete an online application free of charge here. Admission is on a rolling basis and you are encouraged to apply as early as possible. There is no application fee.

Within two weeks of receiving an official acceptance notification, a $75 confirmation deposit is due. The deposit is applied to the overall program cost.

As a recipient of our September Early Bird Discount, your remaining balance must be paid in installments according to the following schedule: Jan 15 (20%), Feb 15 (30%), Mar 15 (50%). Payment extensions are available by request.

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Program Cost

You now qualify for the September Early Bird Discount which entails a discount of $900 if you apply before September 30th, 2021. The information below provides the overall program cost, including tuition, for the 3 main sessions for the September Early Bird Discount. This price includes one 3-credit course. The price of each additional 3-credit course is $855. All amounts are in US dollars.

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