About Summer Europe
The Summer Europe Seminar is perfect for undergraduate and graduate students who are looking to gain international experience while setting themselves apart in the workforce after graduation. Students will learn about the culture, customs, and international business practices used in a variety of European cities. Most importantly, students will observe how business practices differentiate between each country visited and the United States.
Dates
5/18/2024 - 6/9/2024
Location
Visit 6 countries in 23 days!​
Munich, Germany
Innsbruck, Austria
Verona & Venice, Italy
Lausanne, Switzerland
Paris, France
London, United Kingdom
Program Cost
$7,283
Application Deadline
March 15
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May 18
Depart USA
May 19
Arrivals in Munich
City Overview and Meet Your Colleagues Event
May 20
Orientation Session
Data Privacy in the EU and USA Presentation at hotel
May 21
Business Visit: BMW or Audi Assembly Plant
Cultural: Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial
May 22
Travel to Innsbruck, Austria
Business Visit: Riedel Glassworks
Business Visit: Innsbruck Tourism Board and outdoor activities introduction at hotel
May 23
Free day for Activities in Innsbruck
May 24
Business Visit: Swarovski Crystal
Tyrolean Dinner
May 25
Free day for Activities in Innsbruck
May 26
Travel to Verona
Walking tour of Verona
May 27
Free day for cultural exploration in Verona
May 28
Business Visit: Redoro di Salvagno Daniele Olive Oil Producer
Cultural Visit: Cantina Valpantenna Winery
May 29
Drive to Lausanne
Business Visit: Land of Fashion Outlet Mall - Franciacorta Village
May 30
Cultural Activity: Callier Chocolate Plant and Gruyere Town
May 31
Business Visit: WTO Seminar in Geneva
June 1
Travel from Lausanne to Paris
Short city orientation after arrival
June 2
City Tour of Paris
Cruise on the Seine River
June 3
Business Visit: Galeries Lafayette-Paris Chamber of Commerce
Business Visit: Keolis Transportation
June 4
Free day for cultural exploration in Paris
June 5
Travel Paris to London
City Tour of London
June 6
Business Visit: West End Design Program
Business Visit: Lloyd's of London Insurance Market
June 7
Business Visit: Chelsea Football Club (FC)
June 8
Free day for cultural exploration in London
Wrap-Up Seminar
June 9
Return to USA or Begin Independent Travel
Sample Seminar Itinerary
Seminar Highlights
Accommodations
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Stay in 4-star hotels with front-lobby security.
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Enjoy pre-departure advising as well as faculty support to ensure you are prepared before and throughout the seminar.
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IBS organizes all your travel details to allow you to focus on learning from business leaders, building relationships, and enjoying your free time.
Destinations
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Experience cultural activities, free time to explore, and a variety of European cities.
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Participate in city tours to see the most well-known attractions, including the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, and more.
Business Experience
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Learn from business executives at global companies such as BMW, Lloyd's of London, Capgemini, and more.
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View international business practices in a variety of industries, including finance, business, marketing, and more.
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Experience an opportunity to network with global executives, like-minded students, and university professors.
What's Included
During the program
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International company seminars
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Networking opportunities
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Experienced and dedicated US faculty leaders to provide guidance, insight, and direction
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4-star hotel accommodations; shared room with private facilities (single room options may be available at supplemental cost)
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Sightseeing and unique activities
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Transportation from location to location
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Travel and medical/accident insurance
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Daily breakfast buffet
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24-hour emergency support
Predeparture
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International airfare, arrangements, and airport pickup (optional)
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Personal advisor to help you with questions, concerns, processes
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Easy online access to academic reading materials, travel tips, and program itinerary
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Luggage tags and an allowance for a checked luggage item
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Access to our Alumni & Professional Network​
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Receive an Alumni Scholarship for a future IBS program
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Gain valuable business experience for your resume and career
After returning home
IBS offers a great opportunity to go abroad without spending the time and money required for a full semester. I had never left the country before my trip, and it was definitely helpful to be guided for that experience. Though we were not in any one place for very long, I got a taste of each of the six countries we visited, and I now plan on returning someday.
Another interesting aspect of this trip is that it was not a conventional study abroad trip. I was not in a classroom at any point while I was overseas. Instead, we visited various companies everywhere we went, and we learned about how businesses are run in each of the places we went. This offered us insight into foreign perspectives that we may very well come across in the professional world.
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Northern Illinois University student,
Summer Europe 2019 alumni
Because of my participation in the Summer Europe Seminar, I am a more well-rounded individual and have developed many personal, academic, and professional skills. I am very appreciative of International Business Seminars and the faculty leaders and students that supported me every step of the way. This trip was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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Louisiana State University student,
Summer Europe 2022 alumni
I found all of the businesses we visited to be so influential and informative, and each one provided different perspectives and lessons that I could have only learned if I was put into these positions. In my free time, I hung out with amazing people that I still talk to on a daily basis. There is even talk of me going to one of my friends' weddings this September, and I have only known him from this trip. I experienced hiking, clubbing, biking, eating, and even paragliding with this group of people. Every night we shared together we were getting more and more immersed in these cities, and I found that I was falling in love with every city for each of its own reasons.
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California Lutheran University student,
Summer Europe 2022 alumni
