Belgium is a small but essential country for the European economy. Home of the headquarters of the EU and a reference for some industrial sectors like food (beer, chocolate, margarine), the country benefits from a privileged location and an excellent transportation network that allows it to import raw materials to be manufactured and exported. This has allowed Belgium to develop a strong entrepreneurial system and it is an ideal setting to establish connections and develop new projects. This program, in collaboration with Liege and Mons universities, offers the support for students to learn about entrepreneurship, Belgium culture, and develop and present their own projects to local companies.
Duration
2 weeks
Fields
European Economy, International Business
Destinations
Brussels, Liege and Mons (Belgium), and Paris (France)
Housing
Pre-Departure and On-Site Orientation / Materials
International Airfare
Health Insurance
On-Site Staff
Course-Themed Visits and Lectures
Classroom / Facility Space
Tour Guides
On-Campus Marketing Materials
Excursions
Meals
Ground Transportation
Week 1
Welcome reception and orientation
Old town walking tour
Liege: Welcome dinner
Daily classroom time with a incubator initiative
Guest lecture: Intro to French language and Belgian culture
Food tour
Firm visit 1: Meet and talk with a representative of a tourism startup company
Modave Castle
Ardennes American Cemetery and Memorial
War Museum
Firm visit 2: Facilities and HQ of a multinational technology company
Week 2
Welcome lunch
Eiffel tower
Montmartre walking tour
Seine river boat cruise
Louvre Museum
Mons historical walking tour
Meet with representatives of the University of Mons Entrepreneurship program faculty
Firm visit 3: Visit a startups incubator and learn about some local initiatives
Eat and walk tour
Classroom time
Do you like this program? Are interested in something like this, or in creating your own? Contact us and let us know what you need; we’ll help you to design, customize, and run your next program!