<h2>Know Europe Summer Semester</h2> <p><img height="132" border="1" width="240" alt="EU " src="/id0904f67a8033615c" /></p> <p>The Know Europe Program was developed 11 years ago for students from partner institutions of the Consortium of European Institutions led by the Normandy Business School (NBS). It provides participants of the program with a first-hand initiation into the European business context at graduate/BA Major level. Participants have the unique opportunity to appreciate the complexity of the European scene, both from a Northern and Southern Europe perspective. Students participating in Know Europe earn 6 credit hours (GBA 489 and/or an elective course). <a href="/id0904f67a8045bfc8" target="_blank">Please click here for a printable version of this information</a>. For more information visit the Know Europe website: <a href="http://www.know-europe.com/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.know-europe.com/index.html.</a></p> <p><a href="/id0904f67a803a7534">How to Apply</a><br /><a href="/id0904f67a8056b7ef">Cost and Financial Considerations</a><br /><a href="/id0904f67a8056b805">Resources for Preparing</a></p> <p><strong> </strong><strong>Application deadline is April 30, 2006.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong><strong>Costs:</strong></p> <ul> <li>SIUE Tuition (6 hours) - approximately $1,045 (see <a href="http://www.siue.edu/prospectivestudents/tuition_and_fees_2007-2008_undergraduate.htm#ug_il" target="_blank">tuition and fees web site</a> for exact rates)</li> <li>Passport: $97</li> <li>Health Insurance: EUR 36.60/ Month</li> <li>Personal Expenses: Vary with individual, usually $115/ Month</li> <li>Airfare: Depends, but typically $800 roundtrip</li> <li>Meals: Vary with individual, usually $400 to $500</li> <li> Cost for program: EUR 2650.00 for the entire 4-week program. (The cost increases to EUR 3350.00 for a single room during the 4 weeks.) The program cost covers: <ul> <li>Accommodations from <strong>June 9 to July 7, 2007</strong> on a double-room sharing basis, breakfast included.</li> <li>Transportation during that period (transfers, excursions, etc.) including transportation from Brussels to Amsterdam, Amsterdam to Normandy, then on to Paris and Barcelona</li> <li>All classes and field visits.</li> <li>Access to PC, Internet and library at host institutions when available.</li> <li>Course material, hand-outs & pre-program material.</li> <li>Secretarial help to organize post-program itinerary or deal with personal inquiries.</li> <li>Several functions such as welcome/farewell drinks in each location, and the final farewell dinner in Barcelona.</li> <li>Assistance by graduate assistants and Program Director.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong> <strong>Basic Pre-departure Information:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Apply for passport after applying to the school at Circuit Court Clerk at the Madison <!-- #BeginDate format:Am1 -->January 25, 2007 <!-- #EndDate --> IL: Need Valid Drivers License, $97 Check or Cash, and passport photo (Available at CVS: 124 S Buchanan St, Edwardsville , IL).</li> <li>Get an ISIC Card: Click <a href="http://www.myisic.com" target="_blank">here</a> for more Information</li> <li>Apply for Financial Aid: Click <a href="http://www.siue.edu/financialaid" target="_blank">here</a> for more Information</li> <li>Shop for airline tickets: <a href="http://www.expedia.com/daily/home/" target="_blank">Expedia</a>, <a href="http://www.studentuniverse.com/" target="_blank">Student Universe</a>, <a href="http://www.statravel.com/" target="_blank">STA Travel</a></li> <li>Purchase phone card: Click <a href="http://www.goabroad.ekit.com/ekit/home/" target="_blank">here</a></li> <li>Register at the Department of State: Click <a href="http://www.state.gov/" target="_blank">here</a></li> <li>Leave a copy of your passport with the SIUE International Programs Office</li> </ul> <p>* <strong><a href="/id0904f67a80336547" class="Ahdr" target="_blank">Contact students who have studied abroad</a></strong></p> <p>* <a href="/id0904f67a80557c2d" target="_blank"><strong>Packing and Travel Tips</strong></a></p> <p>* <strong><a href="/id0904f67a8039dee3" target="_blank">Why Learn French?</a></strong></p> <p align="right"><img height="190" border="0" width="200" alt="AACSB" src="/id0904f67a8039082f" /></p>