EU Visit Program
The EU Center of Excellence of Seattle is pleased to be able to sponsor the participation of three UW undergraduate students in an exciting new visit program to the capital of the European Union, Brussels. The program, which runs from June 20-26, focuses on the dynamic changes taking place in today's integrating Europe and the future of the transatlantic relationship. Thanks to the support of the European Commission, the EU Center of Excellence can pay the airfare and related hotel expenses for UW students selected to participate in this program.
Students selected to participate in the visit program will join students from across the US for a five-day visit in Brussels where they will meet both US and EU officials, touring the city and the major EU and international institutions based there. The itinerary will include site visits to the European Commission and Council of the EU, NATO headquarters, the US Mission to the EU, and the European Parliament. The visit will end with a day-trip to the charming medieval city of Bruges, home of the College of Europe.
Who Can Apply?
UW undergraduate students who have not yet started their third year of undergraduate studies are eligible to apply, as are undergraduate students who are participating in the 2009-2010 Certificate in Trans-Atlantic Studies program. The EUC will not determine eligibility by the amount of credits earned, but by the current year in college. For example, if a student is a junior (based on academic credit standing) but a sophomore (based on the amount of time spent at the UW), then the student is indeed eligible to apply for the EU trip.
To apply, send the following to the EU Center of Excellence:
Statement of Purpose. An approximately two-page statement of purpose addressing why it is important to study the European Union and how a visit to Brussels will enhance your undergraduate education in the area of contemporary Europe, transatlantic relations, and the EU.
Transcripts. Unofficial University of Washington transcript (one copy), as well as official transcripts from any other colleges or universities attended before transferring to the UW.
Letter of Recommendation. One academic letter of recommendation from a UW instructor.
Deadline: April 20, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Applications should be submitted to the EU Center of Excellence (120 Thomson Hall). Please note that CTAS students interested in applying to the EU Visit program will not need to submit items 2. and 3. as they are already included in their CTAS application package, which is due April 10. See the CTAS website for additional details.
The European Union, the United States' most important economic and strategic partner, is a unique organization and process by which the participating member states share power across a range of economic and political areas. A visit to Brussels brings to life the accomplishments and challenges Europe has faced in uniting 27 nations through treaties, economic policies, and a common currency, as well as the future evolution of a united Europe.
For more information or questions about the EU Visit Program, please contact euc@u.washington.edu or call 206-616-2415.
