Why Study Abroad?

Core to our values is our drive to bridge divides - between sectors, nations, cultures and different perspectives. We want to enable people in positions of influence to stand in the shoes of others, to understand the impact of their choices, to make wiser decisions and to build a better world.

Our unique Forum-Nexus programs bring together leaders in a provocative, creative and sharing spirit to see the world through the eyes and experiences of others. We create opportunities for participants to learn about the significant ideas and trends shaping the future and to explore more deeply their own role as leaders. We engage as individuals who are part of a larger humanity and who are interested in learning, in sharing and in building connections around the world.

Why study in Europe?

With the successful integration of the European Union, there is an unmistakable shift of influence towards Europe. It's not just about global politics. Increasingly France, Germany and the rest of Europe are making their presence felt globally in new technologies, design brilliance, cultural creativity and economic innovation. And so, our program theme: "Forum-Nexus Europe"

• Europe is vitally important in today's global environment with delicate regional issues such as the pressures for further enlargement of the European Union and the concerns about growing immigration, as well as geopolitical issues such European relations with Russia, Turkey, the Middle East, Latin America, Africa and southeast Asia.
• European travel offers the student a unique learning opportunity as we travel together from one region to another within Europe, and it offers the chance to experience a variety of cultures in a fun, dynamic, and multinational environment.
• Europe is a continent with a wealth of traditions and a history as rich and varied as its many peoples and landscapes
• Europe has a world-wide reputation as a center of excellence in higher education
• Europe is at the heart of the global economic crisis: while the crisis may not have originated in Europe, it is clear that European financial institutions and governments will play a crucial role in resolving the crisis. Traveling with Forum-Nexus through Europe, we will have a unique opportunity to better understand the significance of this global event and gain insight into the impact of the crisis on the different regions of Europe.

Why choose Forum-Nexus Study Abroad?

Forum-Nexus programs are unique in that they give participating students the opportunity to learn while traveling, and to study in some of the best Universities in Europe, while engaging with top professors and interacting with global leaders.

The programs are held in some of the most attractive and dynamic cities in the world. Students will greatly improve their global awareness, cultural intelligence, and International IQ as they learn from their professors, their surroundings, and the companies and organizations they visit. Students will be able to take classes with knowledgeable and friendly professors, participate in professional visits to leading multinational companies and international organizations, and study with bright and motivated students from the U.S., Mexico, Brazil, Egypt, Venezuela, Thailand, Indonesia, Holland and other countries, a truly multi-national and multi-cultural experience!

A Forum-Nexus program gives each participant the chance to:

• Learn about key issues and challenges in important European countries
• Get an under-the-radar insight into the social, business, political and cultural fabric of a country
• Gain insights into how different leaders from all sectors of society are dealing with uncertainty in a fast-changing world
• Meet inspirational leaders who are delivering innovative solutions to pressing social problems
• Spend time with entrepreneurs who are creating new business opportunities
• Engage with different approaches to leadership and reconsider his/her own opportunity to lead in a meaningful way
• Take time to reflect and gain perspective on his/her own life and purpose.

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Testimonials

The Forum-Nexus experience is quite unique! Both courses I took there were excellent and the itinerary was simply amazing!! It's a great opportunity to enrich your knowledge of European culture, to visit successful companies, improve your International IQ and to have fun while you're making new friends!! I went on 2003 and I was very close to do it again on 2004. I totally recommend it!!

Filipe N Frota, Monterrey, ITESM

Traveling in Europe is on everybody's to-do list. Forum Nexus provided me with an organized, comfortable way to do this while studying business and culture. I learned a lot in class of course, but the majority of what I learned came from experiences outside the classroom. What makes this trip special is all the little experiences that add up, from seeing people dressed as rabbits on the beach in Barcelona, to sampling cheese in a French street side café, to realizing that you can read Italian because you already speak Spanish, to meeting friendly old Greek men who pick you flowers, to listening to DJ Hugo's music on the bus, and of course making new best friends. You'll have a lot to think about when it's over. And a LOT of pictures.

Jacqueline Boss, University of Miami More Testimonials

Earn Credits for University (while traveling)

Earn up to 6 credits during the Summer or Winter Break while studying in some of the most amazing cities in Europe: Barcelona, Paris, Geneva, Interlaken, Milan, Venice, Athens and Istanbul. The program is suitable for business and non-business students in all majors. Students may enroll at the undergraduate or graduate level, based on their qualifications.

Forum-Nexus programs are AACSB accredited through our academic partnership with the IQS Business School of the Ramon Llull University in Barcelona and are co-sponsored by the Catholic University of Milan (Universitŕ Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, member of the ISEP Network)

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Fascinating classes and interesting professors

Courses

• Introduction to the European Union: Economics, Politics, Culture and Society
• Cross-Cultural Communication: Understanding Cultural Differences in Europe
• International Business
• International Financial Markets: Understanding the Global Financial Crisis
• International Marketing
• Cross-Cultural Management

• Understanding the European Union and its Multicultural Environment
• Strategies for International Business and Cross-Cultural Negotiations in the European Union
• International Marketing Strategies in the Context of the Global Financial Crisis
• Understanding the European Union and its International Business Environment
• International Marketing and Cross Cultural Management in Europe
• International Business Strategies in the Context of the Global Financial Crisis
• International Financial Markets and the European Union
• Cross Cultural Management in the European Union
• International Business and Marketing Strategies in Europe

Network with international students from excellent Universities

Over the course of 30 days traveling together, the bonds among students of the Forum-Nexus programs are strong enough to last a lifetime. The students that elect to participate in Forum-Nexus programs tend to be ambitious, open-minded and highly motivated.

By mixing students with other schools, we offer excellent networking opportunities for students.
For example, in 2009 we had a group of 40 students from diverse countries such as USA, Mexico, Panama, Venezuela, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Egypt, Holland and more.

Alumni of Forum-Nexus have come from universities such as:

• USA: Penn State University, Temple University, George Washington University, University of Texas-Austin, University of Arizona, University of Miami, University of Florida, Rollins College, Ohio State University, and more...
• Mexico: Monterrey Tech (ITESM), Universidad de las Americas
• Brazil: FAAP Business School in Sao Paulo, Catholic University of Sao Paulo, Feevale University in Porto Alegre, and more...
• Holland: Tilburg University
• Egypt: American University in Cairo
• United Kingdom: Middlesex University
• and many more...

Increase your International IQ!

Throughout the program, students will interact with Dr Hugo Hervitz (and all of our professors) with encouragement to Increase your International-IQ.

At the conclusion of the course, all students will have the opportunity to measure their International-IQ score by taking the IKAT (International Knowledge Assessment Test)

Learn by doing

• The best way to learn is to "get out there" and experience the world first-hand
• Traveling across Europe allows you to see and feel Europe for what it really is, and not just what you learn in a book
• Professional and cultural visits guided by professors
• Insights into European history, culture, politics and business from executives and professors
• Students will get to visit numerous multinational corporations, financial institutions and international organizations and interact with their executives and officials in order to learn first-hand about their role and strategies

Visits to International Organizations and Leading Companies

In addition to insightful classes, students learn a great deal from a number of valuable professional visits. Based on the courses they are taking, students will be able to visit leading European companies, international organizations, financial institutions, government agencies, multinational corporations and non-governmental organizations. Most visits include detailed discussions with officials of the companies and organizations. Each student will visit at least four companies or organizations per class. The professional visits are usually held in the afternoon.

Some of the companies and organizations we have visited in previous programs are:

• World Trade Organization
• Volkswagen (SEAT)
• Codorniu Winery
• Banco de Sabadell
• Air France
• Credit Agricole
• OECD
• UNESCO
• Barcelona Stock Exchange
• United Nations European Headquarters
• Louis Vuitton
• Philips Electronics
• IGP Decaux
• UniCredit Group
• Metaxa (Remy Cointreau Group)
• National Bank of Greece
• Turkish Airlines
• Akbank
• Hewlett-Packard Turkey

Great Value

The cost of the programs represents a great value, given all that is included and the high quality of the professors, the universities, the professional visits and the accommodation

If you traveled the same itinerary on your own as a tourist going to the same high quality hotels, you would spend an average of US$ 250 a night x 28 nights = US$ 7,000 !! which is already more than the cost of the whole Forum-Nexus program. But, then you would still have to add trains, buses, cruise ship (from Italy to Greece), and classes, professors, health insurance, etc (all of which are included in the Forum-Nexus price!)

Financial Aid & Scholarship-Points Program

See the World!

The Forum-Nexus cities are very attractive as business and cultural destinations, with programs planned in 2010 to visit Barcelona, Paris, Geneva, Interlaken, Swiss Alps, Milan, Venice, Athens, Istanbul, and more...

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