Study Mission Geneva - March 2024 - Eastwest European Institute

Topic: The Geneva Experience – Bridging Perspectives for Sustainable Impact

During this Study Mission, we will give voice to the key players of this reality, offering participants opportunities to meet high-level personalities: politicians, diplomats, representatives of institutions, and private companies.

The project will help students understand the importance of the Institutions present in Geneva and will orient participants to elaborate analysis and perspectives on the topic of sustainable development.

University students and recent graduates will gather to exchange their ideas and build a network of young professionals with a strong awareness of sustainable values.

The structure of the Study Mission Geneva is divided into 2 parts:

Pre-departure webinars:

Introduction to Climate Change
International Institutions and Sustainability
Private Companies and Sustainability
Pre-Departure Briefing
Maximise Your CV: Gain insights on leveraging your Geneva experience for professional growth

Study Mission days:

Four days of meetings with International Organizations representatives, Diplomats, Managers, Professors, and Opinion Makers in Geneva.

PRE-DEPARTURE ONLINE WEBINARS

In March, the students will take part in 5 online intensive webinars of an hour/hour and a half each. The webinars will be recorded. Thus, following them in live streaming or watching the recorded videos is possible.

SCHEDULE

Topic	Tentative Dates
Introduction to Climate Change	March 12, 16h00
International Institutions and Sustainability	March 15, 16h00
Private Companies and Sustainability	March 19, 16h00
Pre-Departure Briefing	March 22, 16h00
Maximise Your CV: Gain insights on leveraging your Geneva experience for professional growth	April 04, 16h00

SCHEDULE

Structure of the visits:
Students will participate in an intense study visit of the most essential realities, such as the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, the WTO, WTO, UNECE, but also Patek Philippe headquarters, Philip Morris and the University HES-SO. Several visits to research institutes who deals with sustainability and climate change will be provided too.

Dress code: Formal/Business casual

Please note that the plan is still ongoing, and it will be updated in the coming weeks.
Please also note that the agenda may vary due to the availability of the chosen locations and the guests attending the event.

The participation fee is €875, and it provides for:

pre-departure webinars;
meetings in Geneva;
accommodation for three nights in a six-bed dorm. Check-in on March 25, 2024 – check-out on March 28, 2024. Location: Nyon Hostel SA – Chemin des Plantaz 47, 1260 Nyon/Switzerland;
meals included (except dinner);
Transfer in Geneva;
certificate of participation.

*It is also possible to opt for the hotel-excluded fee, which is €700,00.

REQUIREMENTS

English level B2 to participate in the discussion. A certificate from the home university is accepted.

The Study Mission Geneva is open to students and young professionals in any field of study.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please fill in the registration form available HERE.

Study Mission Geneva – March 2024

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