This summer from
June 1 through
June 29, 2013, you have the opportunity to study abroad in
Lausanne, Switzerland, a breathtakingly beautiful city, intellectual center, and the home of the Olympic Committee. Lausanne is situated near
Geneva, which is known throughout the world as the center for international law, policy, and diplomacy. Widener students have been traveling to Switzerland for a unique and exciting summer program since 1991. Since 2009, we have enjoyed a more user-friendly location, academic host, and shorter course format, which will allow students to choose among (i) more travel time after completing course work, (ii) taking a second set of courses in our
Venice program, and (iii) returning home earlier, for summer work or other activities.
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Lausanne, Europe at Your Fingertips Arguably the most beautiful city in Switzerland, Lausanne is also perfectly situated for
travel throughout the rest of Europe. Our host, the venerable
University of Lausanne, boasts views of both the Alps and Lake Geneva. Less than an hour away, Geneva will be a resource for both educational and recreational purposes.
An International CityHome to numerous international organizations such as the
International Red Cross, the
World Health Organization, and the
World Trade Organization, Geneva is a center of global business and just a short train ride from Lausanne. Chosen as the seat for the League of Nations in 1920, Geneva has maintained a reputation as a cosmopolitan city that welcomes people from all over the world.
Course Work
In conjunction with the
Faculty of Law and Criminal Justice of the University of Lausanne, the program will offer four to six two-week
courses, with which Widener Law students may earn up to six credits in all. (Please note that the courses offered may vary from year to year.) Courses are designed in a two-week format, each yielding one or two academic credits for Widener students. Students may enroll in courses for one or both of the two-week segments scheduled for Lausanne. If only one segment is chosen, students are free for other undertakings, including enrolling in Widener’s
Venice program. Students interested in the Lausanne program might also want to consider applying for a
Global Law Externship.
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