Geneva Graduate Institute - Undergraduate Semester Programme
- Location(s): Geneva, Switzerland
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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This programme is truly unique : it provides undergraduate students a chance to immerse in the culture of international affairs. Through a semester of coursework and practical workshops, it offers them an opportunity to discover first-hand multila... read more
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A worthwhile experience - from learning french and more about international relations and development to exploring the city and different countries. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
-Studied near a lot of NGOs and GOs -Exposure to international relations -Interesting classes on international law and history -Was worthwhile A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot more about interacting with people of different age groups and professional backgrounds. I also learned a lot about living by myself A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Not only was I able to dive into international languages and culture, I was also highly motivated by my peers, professors, and counselors. Everyone is highly driven and its incredible!! A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned how to live by myself in a foreign country Shen-Ming Syz - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned about myself and what I want to do in the future A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I loved the weekly expeditions to U.N. organizations! It definitely made the semester worthwhile and showed how important Geneva is to the international system. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Learned a lot about all of the international institutions in Geneva, incredible exposure to the professionals in the fields as well as how excellent the academics were. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot from my classes and was surrounded by passionate people. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
A focused experience that provides ample opportunities for professional development. Gained keener insights into the global landscape of international organizations and diplomacy. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Visited many IOs and travel to many countries in Europe A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I gained such a critical cultural experience thanks to my travels in and out of Switzerland and the program itself taught me a lot about IR as a field and a career and gave me a better grasp of what I want to do with my future. The classes were all really cool and interesting and I really enjoyed all of them. Living alone in a f... A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I took more challenging courses in areas I hadn't explored before and got to practice some of my French skills. It was certainly worthwhile. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned more about Swiss culture and how to navigate living alone in a new country! A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned so much about how I operate in a non-Wellesley, non-US setting. It was so valuable for me to have to adapt to a completely different way of life and academic program, especially one with much less structure than I am used to. I found strength in things I could do that I didn't think I could (including completing the lo... A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about how people pursuing grad school are like, and interesting concepts and classes regarding the subject. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned that I am mentally and physically capable of living abroad for an extended period of time and would be very open to the idea of working abroad at some point in my life Kristen Chang - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Humility, some French, multicultural interactions, knowledge about the work of the UN, WTO, WEF, etc. Jessica - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Extremely worthwhile, it was the reason I changed my major from Neuroscience to Economics, and the exposure it gave through the mentoring program and through academics, of what development and international affairs is like in the real world, was unparalleled. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
How to learn independently and absorb other cultures. Kelechi Alfred-Igbokwe - Wellesley College View Entire Review
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This programme is truly unique : it provides undergraduate students a chance to immerse in the culture of international affairs. Through a semester of coursework and practical workshops, it offers them an opportunity to discover first-hand multilateral diplomacy and negotiations. By studying in the heart of international Geneva, students will gain academic and practical knowledge on the historical, political, economic and legal aspects of global governance. This programme is a transformative experience that will hone their aspirations for post-graduate studies and professional career. Beyond the classroom, it entails visits to international organisations, meeting with high-level professionals and social events.
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