Nexus Barcelona + Forum Southern Europe: 7 Cities in 7 Weeks
Barcelona, Paris, Geneva, Interlaken (Swiss Alps), Milan, Athens and Rhodes (Greek Islands)
May 30–July 20, 2012
Earn up to 12 credits in the summer combining an in-depth experience of 4 weeks in Barcelona plus a traveling segment of 3 weeks through 6 other Southern European cities! Acquire a solid under-standing of the culture and politics of Spain and the European Union, as well as the changing economic and social environment. Forum-Nexus Study Abroad has a track record of 22 years of successful multi-country summer programs in Europe.
- Enjoy 4 weeks in fabulous Barcelona
- Travel, live and study with top students from all over the world
- 40% of Forum-Nexus students come from outside the U.S.
- Earn up to 12 credits transferable to your college or university
- Professional visits to leading European companies and international organizations
- Take classes and travel with world-renowned and accessible professors
- Select from a wide variety of courses in business and the social sciences
- Increase your international IQ
Join us this summer for a journey across Europe, experiencing different cultures and the ways they interact and do business with each other. Travel with a very international group of students and professors and enjoy an unforgettable summer abroad!
Itinerary
Hotels
Barcelona
Gran Hotel Catalonia 
Paris
Hotel Ibis Paris Berthier
Geneva
Hotel NH Geneva Airport
Interlaken
City Hotel Oberland
Milan
ATA Hotel Executive Milan
Athens
President Hotel Athens
Rhodes
Sheraton Rhodes Resort
To view more details on each hotel, please click here:
Hotels| City and Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Barcelona | May 30 - June 27 |
| Welcome reception | May 30, 4:00 PM |
| Optional weekend trips (Berlin and Madrid) | June 2 - 3 |
| Optional weekend trips (Prague and Paris) | June 9 - 10 |
| Optional weekend trips (Ibiza and Budapest) | June 16 - 17 |
| Optional weekend trip (Ibiza and Seville) | June 23 - 24 |
| Barcelona-Paris (by Elipsos Train-Hotel) | June 27 - 28 |
| Paris | June 28 - July 2 |
| Geneva | July 2 - 3 |
| Interlaken | July 3 - 7 |
| Milan | July 7 - 11 |
| Boat to Greece | July 11 - 12 |
| Athens | July 12 - 14 |
| Boat to Rhodes | July 14 - 15 |
| Rhodes | July 15 - 20 |
| Flights home | July 20 (at any time) |
BARCELONA: May 30-June 27
The program starts with an in-depth experience of 4 weeks in the spectacular city of Barcelona, one of the most popular cities in Europe, with its gorgeous coastline, mountains, and museums. 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 AACSB-accredited IQS School of Management, part of the prestigious Ramon Llull University. There will be optional weekend trips to Berlin, Madrid, Prague, Paris, Ibiza, Budapest and Seville.
PARIS: June 28-July 2
From Barcelona, the students and professors travel by train to Paris, the most visited city in the world and the heart of French culture, politics and business. In Paris, students can visit the Louvre Museum, the Notre Dame cathedral and the Arc de Triomphe, and stroll along the banks of the Seine River and the Champs-Elysées. You will also have opportunities to visit several multinational companies and international organizations such as UNESCO and OECD. There will be optional weekend trips to London and Amsterdam.
GENEVA and INTERLAKEN: July 2-7
Our voyage through Switzerland begins with visits to two prominent international organizations in Geneva: the highly influential World Trade Organization, and the European headquarters of the United Nations in the beautiful and historic Palais des Nations. After Geneva the group will take a break from big cities and stay four days in the charming resort town of Interlaken, in the middle of the Swiss Alps, surrounded by lakes and forests.
MILAN: July 7-11
From Interlaken we will travel through the mountains to Milan, Italy's economic and financial center. Classes are held in the beautiful historic campus of the Catholic University of Milan, housed in a 14th century monastery. There will be great professional visits to leading companies in fashion, advertising and electronics, as well as optional weekend trips to Rome, Venice and Florence.
ATHENS and RHODES: July 12-20
After Italy the group will take an exciting cruise-style boat trip to Greece, the cradle of democracy and home of the great classical philosophers. Athens, a bustling metropolis, offers an exceptional insight into Mediterranean culture and business. After an intensive stay with classes, professional visits, a cultural tour of the Parthenon and optional weekend trips to Santorini, Mykonos and Istanbul, there is a second cruise-style overnight boat trip to the Island of Rhodes. Students will stay in a 5-star beachside resort, attend classes in the resort's conference center, and have the opportunity to visit the charming Old Town encircled by majestic mediaeval walls. On the last day of the program, there will be a festive farewell dinner and diploma ceremony featuring traditional food and music.
TopDates and Sessions
Forum-Nexus offers a variety of alternatives regarding the dates and duration of the programs and sessions, so that students can make the optimal choice based on their preferences and schedules.
TopCourses
All classes and professional visits are conducted in English. Depending on the city, classes are held either on campus or in conference rooms at the hotels. The main professor for each course travels with the group from city to city. The professors are highly experienced, multilingual, and cosmopolitan (Learn more about the professors here.) Classes usually take place on weekday mornings.
Credit Transfer
The credits for Forum-Nexus programs are offered through our academic partnership with the IQS School of Management of the Ramon Llull University in Barcelona (AACSB accredited) and the Catholic University of Milan (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, member of the ISEP Network).
Credit TransferCourses Offered
Please click on each of the links below for a complete list of courses offered
Course List #2 Course List #3 Course SyllabiIndependent Study
Students enrolled in an independent study choose a customized focus for their course (e.g. European NGOs, Entrepreneurship in Europe, Integration and Marginalization of Immigrants, The European Fashion Industry) and submit a proposal to their faculty advisor. The students earn 3 credits once they satisfy the course requirements, which usually include the preparation of a creative portfolio. We encourage the submission of multimedia portfolios including audio and video materials. Students may attend any classes or professional visits relevant to their research topic.
Auditing
Students who do not want or need to earn credits for their courses can register to audit a class. Those who select the audit option are required to attend classes but are not required to take the exams or complete the course assignments. They are encouraged to participate in the professional and cultural visits.
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Professional Visits
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 visit leading companies, financial institutions, government agencies, and international 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. The schedule of visits has not yet been finalized.
TopProgram Fees
Barcelona-in-Depth to Rhodes: 7 Cities in 7 Weeks |
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| 6 credits (2 courses) | US$ 8,990 |
| 9 credits (3 courses) | US$ 9,490 |
| 12 credits (4 courses) | US$ 9,990 |
| Audit (no credits) | US$ 7,990 |
| 3 credits (1 course) + 1 course audited | US$ 8,490 |
Barcelona-in-Depth to Milan: 5 Cities in 6 Weeks |
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| 6 credits (2 courses) | US$ 7,990 |
| 9 credits (3 courses) | US$ 8,490 |
| Audit (no credits) | US$ 6,990 |
| 3 credits (1 course) + 1 course audited | US$ 7,490 |
Barcelona-in-Depth to Interlaken: 4 Cities in 5 Weeks |
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| 6 credits (2 courses) | US$ 6,990 |
| 9 credits (3 courses) | US$ 7,490 |
| Audit (no credits) | US$ 5,990 |
| 3 credits (1 course) + 1 course audited | US$ 6,490 |
Fees include
- Tuition for two, three or four courses ( 6, 9 or 12 credits); transcripts issued by either Universidad Ramon Llull in Barcelona or Università Cattolica in Milan
- Accommodations in dormitories in Barcelona (double occupancy, centrally located, including breakfast)
- Accommodations in hotels in Southern Europe (3 and 4 stars, double or triple occupancy, centrally located, including buffet breakfast)
- Professional visits
- All transportation within Europe, either by train or private coach, from the first city to the last city in the program
- Two boat trips from Italy to Greece and from Athens to Rhodes with accommodation in sleeping compartments with bathroom
- Health insurance
- Welcome reception
- Farewell dinner
Please note the main items which are not included:
- Round trip ticket to Europe (students fly to the first city in their program and fly home from the last city; from the US the average cost is US$ 700-900)
- Meals other than breakfast (estimated cost is US$20-35 per day)
- The optional weekend excursions are organized by the students themselves and typically involve:
- Round trip inter-city transportation by train or plane (average cost is US$ 80-150)
- Hotel or hostel accommodation on Saturday night in a shared room (average cost is US$ 50 per person)
- Remember that whether or not you participate in a weekend excursion your hotel or dorm room is paid up in the base city
