Earn 6 credits in 4 weeks while studying in 5 amazing cities: Barcelona, Paris, Milan, Athens and the Island of Rhodes. Acquire a solid understanding of the culture and politics of the European Union and learn about business and marketing strategies to succeed in European markets. Forum-Nexus Study Abroad has a track record of 18 years of successful multi-city summer programs in Europe.

The first week is in the beautiful city of Barcelona, with its gorgeous mountains, beaches, museums, and restaurants. In addition to its architectural and natural beauty Barcelona is a powerful center of industry and commerce with the largest port on the Mediterranean. Students will visit several leading Spanish and multinational companies and will take classes at the campus of the prestigious Ramon Llul University.

Then the students travel with the professors by train to Paris, the most visited capital in the world and the heart of French culture, politics and business. In Paris there will be challenging classes and interesting visits to multinational companies and international organizations. Students will be able to visit the Louvre Museum, the Notre Dame cathedral and the Arc de Triomphe, as well as stroll along the banks of the Seine River and the Champs-Elysées.

Week 3 is in Italy! The home base is Milan, the economic and financial center of Italy and world capital of fashion. Classes are held in the beautiful historic campus of the Catholic University of Milan, housed in the buildings of a 14th century monastery. There will be great professional visits to leading companies in fashion, advertising and electronics, as well as optional trips to Venice and Florence.

Week 4 starts with a cruise-style 24-hour boat trip to Greece, the cradle of democracy and home of the great classical philosophers. Athens, a bustling metropolis crowned by the famous Acropolis, offers an exceptional insight into Mediterranean culture and business. After an intensive 3 days with classes, professional visits and cultural tours in Athens, there is a second cruise-style overnight boat trip, this time to Rhodes, one of the most striking islands in Greece. Students will stay in a 5-star beachside resort, will have classes in the resort’s conference center, and will have the opportunity to visit the charming Old Town encircled by impressive mediaeval walls. On the last day of the program, there will be a festive farewell dinner and diploma ceremony featuring traditional Greek food and music.

Dates July 2 – July 30, 2009 Itinerary Sponsoring University Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (the fully accredited Catholic University of Milan, a leading private university, member of the ISEP network) Language All classes and activities are conducted in English Courses Offered Each student will select two of the following 3-credit courses

• UCFN 337 Introduction to the European Union: Economics, Politics and Society
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• UCFN 326 International Business Strategies in Europe
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• UCFN 354 International Marketing
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• UCFN 312 Cross-Cultural Communication: Understanding cultural differences in Europe
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• UCFN 388 International Financial Markets: Understanding the Global Crisis
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Majors The program is suitable for either undergraduate or graduate students majoring in International Business, Economics, Political Science, Finance, Marketing, International Studies, Management, Communications, Sociology or Industrial Engineering. Accommodations Students will stay in comfortable tourist-class hotels. Activities In each city students participate in three types of activities:

• Classes
• Professional visits
• Cultural tours

Classes Each student enrolls in two 3-credit courses.
Depending on the city, classes are held either on campus or in conference rooms at the hotels. The lead professor for each course travels with the group from city to city. The professors are highly experienced, multilingual, and cosmopolitan. Classes are held in the morning, and professional visits and cultural tours in the afternoon. Professional Visits In addition to insightful classes, students learn a great deal from a significant number of professional visits to leading corporations, financial institutions and international organizations. Each visit includes lectures and presentations given by executives and officials of the companies and organizations.

The tentative list of 2009 visits is: Guided Cultural Tours

• Barcelona
• Paris
• Milan
• Athens (Acropolis)

Optional Weekend Trips

• Madrid (July 4-5)
• London (July 11-12)
• Florence or Venice (July 18-19)
• Santorini or Mykonos (July 25-26)

Fees All fees are quoted in US dollars and are subject to change.

Overall program fees including tuition for 6 credits: $ 5,790.00 Fees include

• Tuition for two courses (6 credits)
• Accommodation in comfortable tourist-class hotels
• All breakfasts in the hotels
• Professional visits
• Cultural tours
• All inter-city transportation in Europe, by either train or private coach
• Two boat trips from Italy to Greece and from Athens to Rhodes with accommodation in cabins
• Welcoming reception in Barcelona
• Farewell dinner in Rhodes
• Health insurance