Summer Internship Program
An internship you won't want to go home from
Immersive, full time internship in an area of your choice. Flexible start and duration: we recommend a minimum stay of 8 weeks.
Train your Superpowers
Give your resume a boost with a work experience in the multicultural capital of Europe. Whether you feel focused on a specific area or you aren't sure where to start from, we can help.
- Individual Success plan: we take the time to get to know you and we help you build your plan to a successful career.
- Internship placement: we will apply for you, no need to worry about the application process.
- Coaching: in or group and one on one sessions, you will learn how to network your way to maeningful professional connections. You will gain valuable tips to negotiating your tasks, your time, and your relationships at the office.
- Portfolio: take home a complete toolkit for your next application. Never feel lost again!
Internships in Brussels are offered in the fields of policy-making, government relations and lobbying, sustainability, health studies, business, marketing, communication and economics, finance and liberal arts.
Don't find your passion in the list? Ask us! We are expanding our offer all the time.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is granted through our partner, Vesalius College. As a summer student in Belgium you will get reductions on goods and services across the country.
Fees and Payment Schedule
- Eight week program: € 4450 (about USD 5000)
- 10 week program: € 5035
- 12 week program: € 5655
- Refundable housing deposit: €300
Discounts:
- Earlybird discount (deposit payed before 28 February 2019): € 250 off any program
- Later than 28 February? Apply for a discount for spreading the word.
Payment
€425 deposit to secure your place. The deposit is non-refundable unless we cannot secure an internship for you.
The balance can be paid in one installment or in two installments. Contact us if you would like to agree on a payment plan.
What's included in the program fee
- Tuition for the internship academic credit - 6 US credits for transfer
- Internship placement and management
- Housing for the entire duration of your stay
- Airport transfer to your housing on arrival to Brussels
- Public transport unlimited pass covering the entire duration of your stay
- Orientation about Brussels
- Group and one-on-one mentoring and coaching of your superhero powers
- 24/7 crisis management support and help
- Welcome and farewell dinners and regular get together drinks
Application Process
- Fill in the Application form and attach your resume. You will then receive an email with some timeslot proposals to book an interview with our admissions advisor.
- In a 30- 40 minute Skype/phone interview, we will ask you about your background experience, goals, and motivations. We will discuss the opportunities available for you in consideration of your skills, experience, and career goals. This is your chance to shine and show us why you would be a good candidate for our program.
- Within 1-2 business days, we will follow up with you to agree on a strategy for your internship, and we will request additional documents from you such as a cover letter.
- Confirm your spot in the program by paying a deposit. This deposit is 100% refundable (only) in case we are not able to secure an internship for you. We will get started immediately securing a placement and housing for you. Typically, the balance of the program fee will be due 4-6 weeks before the program starts.
- Start the visa application process. We will request the official transfers of your college grads to sign you up for your selection of courses at our partner, Vesalius College.
- If the host office requires a Skype/phone interview we will coach you and help you prepare. Your internship will typically be confirmed 3-4 weeks prior to your arrival. We recommend that you book your flights once your visa is confirmed.
Visa
We provide all documentation and information needed for a visa if you need one to come less than 90 days to Belgium. US citizens don't need a visa!
Apply early to ensure you have the best chance to prepare and enjoy your experience in Brussels.
Housing
All our housing options are furnished and we provide bed linen and free, unlimited wifi. We take great care to make sure that all our housing is located in safe, pleasant areas of Brussels, within maximum 45 minutes commute to your internship site and college.
Student housing
You will live in typical student housing with shared facilities. Both single and shared bedrooms are available. The housing is always located in safe and convenient neighborhoods with nearby supermarkets, restaurants, gyms and easy access to public transport, which runs 24/7, making it safe and easy to get around town.
You will be living in the city of Brussels in the midsts of an active local community. You will have the chance to hang out with other program participants, whether in the same building or in nearby neighborhoods or mingle with the multicultural Brussels population and practice your foreign language skills.
Homestay
You will stay with a local individual or family in a single or shared bedroom. Homestay providers are vetted and managed by our academic partner. They provide breakfast every day and dinner four days a week, so you will have less to worry about when it comes to groceries, budgeting and cooking. You can ask for a homestay option to speak English or French, so staying in a host family can be a great French immersion opportunity.
This school offers programs in:
- English
Last updated October 25, 2018
