Intrax Study Abroad: Summer in Switzerland

  Switzerland

• Other Cities in Switzerland: 
Geneve [Geneva]

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Description: Intrax Study Abroad: Explore Switzerland!

Geneva is the perfect city to learn about global institutions and experience a diversity of cultures. Geneva is the most international city in Europe, with over 40% if its population from outside Switzerland. Nestled between the nearby Jura mountains, the French Alps, and Europe's largest lake, Lake Geneva (Lac Leman in French), Geneva is located in the westernmost corner of the country, just a few miles from France. Like in the rest of Switzerland, most locals speak several languages, including French, German, English and often Italian. Each day, you will come across people from all over the world, whether they are on vacation swimming in the lake, on their way to work in a Swiss bank, or shopping for Swiss watches on the Rue du Marche.

Learn:

Experience the challenges and opportunities of today's global economy. Through a comprehensive program of seminars and interactive simulations led by the National Student Leadership Conference, you will explore the transformation of the economy in this global age, wrestle with the complex ethical questions that confront business and government leaders around the world, and visit international institutions such as the United Nations, the International Red Cross, and the International Labor Organization. Unlike any other program, you will meet face-to-face with senior managers of multi-national companies like Nestle, Swatch, and Evian and ask them questions about their business strategy.

Experience:

This program is packed with activities that are both educational and fun. To take a study break from the busy academic curriculum, the group will head out together each day to visit sites around Geneva. Some of the most popular activities include a walking tour of Old Geneva, a visit to the famous "jet d'eau" which spouts 500 feet above the lake, and a boat tour around Lake Geneva. Evening activities such as an ice cream social, a bowling excursion, and a dance party will help you get to know your new friends from high schools all over the United States.

Program Requirements:

* No language requirement.
* 15-18 years old.
* Motivated students with a 2.5 GPA or higher on a 4 point scale.
* Mature, flexible, open-minded, and able to adapt to living with a host family.
* Eager for the academic challenge of studying in a foreign school.
* US Citizen/Resident- living in the US.

Highlights: The Globalization & International Business program in Geneva, Switzerland provides students with the unique opportunity to experience one of the world's most important global commercial centers. Through hands-on trade simulations, leadership development workshops, and the opportunity to meet with leaders in the fields of international diplomacy, commerce, and business, you will gain valuable experience to help you understand and participate in the global marketplace.

Cost in US$: Please visit our website for program fees.

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to Switzerland Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Intrax Study Abroad's Mission Statement: Intrax Study Abroad is a premier youth exchange organization dedicated to international education and cultural exchange. Since 1980, as a part of Intrax Cultural Exchange, we've provided dynamic study abroad experiences for more than 40,000 students, enabling them to live and study all over the world for summer, semester and academic year programs.  Let us help you plan your Cultural Adventure!

Year Founded: 1980