Semester: SHU in Luxembourg

Luxembourg City is the cultural, political, and social heart of the country.  Not only is it the country's capital, it is also one of the three capitals of the European Community (the other two being Strasbourg and Brussels).  Luxembourg City is cosmopolitan city and at the center of a thriving banking and corporate community.  Not only that, the city is surrounded by magnificent historical fortifications classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.  The City of Luxembourg is served by an efficient network of buses and the main center of the city is very compact and eminently walkable.  It is also a perfect location for day trips to France and Germany via train.

The semester in Luxembourg takes place in the spring semester, from January through the beginning of May. Six courses are available. Students choose to take five of these courses during their semester in Luxembourg. Courses are designed to provide a European perspective where applicable to  provide students a deep understanding of European markets, institutions and culture.

Sample Courses

• MK 201 Principles of Marketing
• EC 203 Principles of Macroeconomics
• MGT 278 Principles of International Business
• FN 215 Financial Management
• TRS 265 Introduction to World Religions
• PO 313 The Politics of European Integration
   

Course Credit

Some classes do have prerequisites; please see individual course descriptions for more information.  Courses will count towards your general graduation total.  These courses will also factor into your cumulative Grade Point Average (courses are not available for Pass/Fail).

Professor in Residence
 
David G. Taylor, Ph.D., is an associate professor of marketing at SHU and has taught courses at the Fairfield, Stamford and Luxembourg campuses since 2010.  Dr. Taylor has more than 12 years of industry experience in marketing.  His research has been published in top academic journals, and he has presented at conferences across the U.S. and Europe.
 
Program Faculty
 
Courses will be taught by highly qualified faculty from SHU Luxembourg.

Housing and some meals are included as part of your program fees

Jean XXIII Residence

You will stay in the Jean XXIII Residence, which in centrally located: a 20 minute walk to SHU and 20 minute walk to city. Housing includes:

• Furnished rooms
• Bed linens and towels provided
• Weekly cleaning
• Use of kitchenette in common living room
• Vending machines (food and drink)
• Wi-Fi
• Student lounge area with fridge and flat screen TV
• Cafeteria and library in the Chamber of Commerce

In addition to taking classes, you will attend course specific excursions*. Past excursions have included:

• Skype or Amazon offices
• Bofferding Brewery
• eBay/Paypal offices
• Luxembourg Parliament
• Cathedrals, monuments and other various cultural and historical sites

*Please note, excursions are subject to change 

Students must be in good academic standing. Selection criteria may include grade-point average and recommendations of academic advisers and/or professors.

Spring 2017 Program Costs

Confirmation fee: You will be asked to submit a non-refundable $350 confirmation fee payable to “Sacred Heart University” two weeks after your acceptance.

Billable program costs: The Sacred Heart University Student Accounts office will bill you for the following amounts:

• Full time SHU tuition rate  - $19,025
• Program fee* - $7,500
• Study abroad fee - $350

Total program fees = TBA

*Fees include: Round-trip airfare from a designated airport, program orientation, local program transportation, housing in shared accommodations, breakfast and dinner, program excursions, and mandatory basic international health insurance

*Fees DO NOT include: Lunches, some meals, major medical insurance, visa/resident permit fees, and all personal expenses

Please speak with Financial Assistance  to determine how your aid package will apply towards studying abroad.

Scholarships are a great way to support the cost of your study abroad experience.  In an effort to encourage you to study abroad, and to make a study abroad experience more accessible, the SHU Office of Global Affairs prepared a list of scholarships and financial resources.  Please note that this is not a conclusive list but it will help you start your search process.  The OGA encourages you to apply and take advantage of as many relevant scholarship opportunities as possible.

Please contact the Office of Global Affairs for more information. 

Spring 2017

• Depart the US: January 20
• Arrive in Luxembourg: January 21
• Classes begin: January 23
• Depart Luxembourg: May 7

"Studying abroad was the best decision I've made thus far. I made countless memories and created amazing friendships that I will cherish forever. I went out of my comfort zone and became a more independent, cultured and self-sufficient person. Studying abroad is one of the best opportunities one can become involved in. I learned a great amount of history, which only helped me gain further knowledge in my major. I've seen things that I've read about and dreamed of seeing." - Michelle Scatamacchia, history major

"I decided to sign up for the sign up to study abroad on whim, and I have no regrets. The experience that I had exceeded from my expectations. Europe was a county that I always wanted to visit, when I found out that there was a study abroad program located in Luxembourg, I knew I had to sign up. Although I wished I was able to stay longer I do cherish the experience, friendships and memories I made [while] I was abroad." Marissa Binuya, accounting major

"Study abroad was the best experience of my life. I went for two weeks to Luxembourg when I was a junior, and I wish I had done it sooner. Those two weeks exposed me to a life that I can't get enough of. Traveling the world with a big group of friends, what more could a person ask for? I wish I had the courage to go sooner, so I would have had enough time to do a whole semester abroad." Rachel Smith, marketing major