International Diplomacy in Geneva, Switzerland: March 22-April 2, 2023
Students will spend 2 days in Paris and 8 days in Geneva learning about International Relations, International Diplomacy, and the roles of International Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs). Participating students will enroll in PLS 4990-02 (30603) during the Spring Semester 2023. Students will also participate in our own "Amazing-Race" Paris tour. This trip is sponsored by the generous donation of Cal Poly Political Science alum Sean Yu. Switzerland was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 Country in the World in 2022. There will be a Student Symposium on March 26 with Cal Poly Pomona and Webster University students.
Sightseeing in Paris
*The Eiffel Tower
*The Louvre
*Les Champs-Elysees
*Big Bus Tour
Site Visits in Geneva
*United Nations European Headquarters
*World Health Organization (WHO)
*Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD)
*Geneva Call
*United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR)
*International Red Cross Museum
*The Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA)
*Interpeace
*Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF)
*International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Academic Institutions
*Geneva Graduate Institute
*Geneva School of Diplomacy & International Relations
Sightseeing in Switzerland
*Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour
*Lake Geneva Cruise
*Montreux
*Lausanne
Approximate Trip Cost:
The total trip cost is $3,000. Political Science Majors who are selected for this trip will receive at least $1,000 in scholarship funding. Students will pay the remainder of the trip expenses on their own.
Faculty Coordinator: Prof. Renford Reese: rrreese@cpp.edu
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