A Semester in Brussels
Hey everyone! The beginning of school has been crazy (as always), but this year especially so because I'm planning my study abroad trip! I'm hoping to go to Brussels for a semester to intern at the European Union. I would study at Vesiallus College which is one of the English speaking universities in the city, and would work at the EU for credit. It sounds pretty amazing to me!
I feel sort of overwhelmed though - Chatham just announced the Maymester Abroad trips and I know I can't do both. Maymester abroad was changed this year so there are even more options. Ok, so here's how Maymester works: you have two options for the two Maymesters you have to do while at Chatham. One, you can stay on campus for three weeks in May and take a class or two to get ahead in credits. Or, as a sophomore you can go abroad on one of the trips offered. (You don't have to go abroad, you can stay on campus for both Maymesters if you prefer.) Previously the trips had been run through Chatham, and different professors would lead trips in their areas of expertise. But in order to make the trips longer and ultimately safer for students, the University decided to do the trips through external providers. This year we have trips going to Brazil, Argentina, Brussels, Costa Rica, two to the Czech Republic and one or two others I think. Most of the trips have been extended to a full month, but some are still shorter so if you need to work or your parents want you home that's still possible.
The Maymester I really want to do is 6 weeks in the Czech Republic to study Art and Architecture in Prague and Central European History. As a Political Science major I have not had much time to take Art classes so this would be a really interesting and diverse opportunity for me. Plus, 6 weeks in Prague...wow, what a tough summer...
The Maymester I really want to do is 6 weeks in the Czech Republic to study Art and Architecture in Prague and Central European History. As a Political Science major I have not had much time to take Art classes so this would be a really interesting and diverse opportunity for me. Plus, 6 weeks in Prague...wow, what a tough summer...
I'm not sure how my parents would feel about me doing a whole semester abroad PLUS six weeks this summer, so I'll have to see. But the way I see it is Chatham has given me so MANY good opportunities it's hard to choose. What a tough life ;)
I'll write again soon! And for those of you traveling in the meantime, bon voyage!
Keara
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