CIEE: Brussels - Advanced Liberal Arts

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Bring your advanced French skills to the heart of Europe for studies at CIEE’s prestigious partner school, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB). Students have full access to the curriculum at ULB. Classes are taught in French across academic areas ... read more

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I certainly learned how to live practically and how to deal with disaster. For some unknown reason nothing at all ran smoothly or well. Whenever (by which I mean nearly every single time) I had important, specific, or simple tasks to complete, I was met with innumerable road blocks. For instance, I was not registered in classes ... - Wellesley College View Entire Review
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I don't even know how to begin to respond to this. The study abroad was definitely worthwhile. My language skills improved, I am more culturally aware (mostly about Europe), and I aspire to learn more languages because of it. - Western Washington University View Entire Review
I loved it - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
The experience was definitely worthwhile. Of all my friends going abroad, I was the only one who actually took my classes in another language with local students and, even though it was a HUGE challenge, I'm so glad I did. Studying abroad shouldn't just be about doing everything you normally do, but with new people and on a diff... - Fordham University View Entire Review
My study abroad experience was the best thing I could have done in college. - Trinity University View Entire Review
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yes - The College of William and Mary View Entire Review

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Bring your advanced French skills to the heart of Europe for studies at CIEE’s prestigious partner school, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB). Students have full access to the curriculum at ULB. Classes are taught in French across academic areas including communications, language, literature, philosophy, history, political science, social sciences, business, and economics. Students agree to speak only French during the program to encourage language and cultural acquisition. 

All courses are complemented with CIEE co-curricular activities and excursions beyond the city to enhance classroom learning and provide intercultural understanding.


Program Type(s):
Study Abroad
Program Length(s):
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
  • French
Relevant Study Subject(s):
  • Russian, Central and East European Studies
  • European Studies
  • French Language, Literature
Minimum GPA:
2.7
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