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Forum-Nexus Study Abroad

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Why choose Forum-Nexus Study Abroad?

Forum-Nexus has a track record of 35 years as a leader in multi-city summer programs in Europe for students majoring in Marketing, Management, International Business, International Studies, Communication, Economics, Engineering, Nursing, Pre-Law, and more.

What makes Forum-Nexus unique?
- Learn while traveling and exploring different European destinations.
- Share your study abroad experience with top students from all over the world, making life-long friendships.
- Earn up to 9 credits transferable to your college or university.
- Travel with world-class professors who are always on-site to assist you in achieving the best educational experience.
- Visit leading European companies and prominent international organizations and get to interact and network with their executives.
- Improve your level of International IQ which helps you become more qualified in the job market

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1990

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Garrett
22
Male
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Summer Internships in Europe

Best month of your life!!

Sep 23, 2024

My name is Garrett Michaud. In 2022 I attended the Forum-Nexus Italy Trip. This trip was definitely a peak in my life. Profesor Laura was incredible and very supportive. Hugo, Nadine and Hobbes also did an amazing job with planning and directing this trip. They are the nicest people you will ever meet. I did not know anyone going into the trip; however, I met friends from across the country that I still keep in touch with and plan trips to see each other once a year. I lived the program so much that I had to go back. So I returned in 2024 and it was just as perfect as the first time. We went to four different countries! This time I was the Management and Operations Intern. Hobbes and Nadine were very supportive and flexible with my schedule. Overall this program is a 12 out of 10, and I believe everyone should be able to experience a Forum-Nexus trip once in their life!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Steak Tartare. Which is raw steak with a raw egg and spices mixed into it. I’m usually a picky eater but my friends made me try this and it was INCREDIBLE!
Pros
  • Supportive Staff
  • Once in a lifetime opportunity
  • Great Cities
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William
21
Male
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Multi-Country Study Abroad in Business / Communications in Europe

Best Month Ever

Sep 16, 2024

This was the best month of my life. I had so much fun during this program and I learned so much. I loved how much we moved around. The people on the trip were amazing. I got to experience so many different cultures and learn about many different ways of life. There is learning that happens in the classroom and out and about in the cities. The food is amazing everywhere we went. With all of the different locations, lots of variety was involved with the food. The places that we stayed at were also amazing. I recommend this program to everyone.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Go into this program with a positive mindset ready to meet new people and explore new places. You can get as much out of this program as you want.
Pros
  • Locations
  • Food
  • Hotels
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Giovanna
Female
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Summer Adventures in Europe: 5 Countries in 1 Month

I loved this program

Jun 3, 2024

I have loved this program, I enjoyed the fast paced nature of moving around and getting to experience so much.
Hugo is upbeat and lively and this helped to get everyone excited and ready to explore!
I am happy that i chose to do this because i have got to learn and experience new cities with new people.
Lake gard was my favorite!
I enjoyed the class formats and have the IQ back to back.
I think i would repeat doing it, as it was fun and very informative for me.
Also, I really enjoyed Ed's class and learning about the EU.

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Kelsey
21
Female
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Summer Adventures in Europe: 5 Countries in 1 Month

I really enjoyed and everyone I met!

Apr 1, 2024

It was amazing!!
Hugo is so much fun and informative.
I always wanted to travel and this made it so much easy for me to do it!
It was my first time and I wasn't alone.
Loved the cities we went to: Barcelona, Amsterdam, Greece, Milan, Lake Garda, Paris.
Hotels were very nice.
Classes were little long but very informative.
I really enjoyed Laura as a professor, at times it was little stressful having to talk about things with no prior knowledge but she was amazing and have to stay in touch. I learned a lot for future professional endeavours.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Go for ittt
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Kate
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Summer Adventures in Europe: 5 Countries in 1 Month

Loved them

Mar 5, 2024

Super Great! I will have this experience in my head forever.
always had helpful info to share when in a new place.
Loved the way Ed taught.
I would recommend Forum nexus to my friends, met so many people will have the memories forever!
I should have prepared more for rainy weather in Amsterdam.
Great wifi and AC in hotels.
My level of international IQ improved so much!
Hugo was always so upbeat and positive, always made the day better.
I learned so much knowledge about the places we went.
definitely recommend it!!

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Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Valerie Wojciechowski

Program
Summer Adventures in Europe: 5 Countries in 1 Month
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Why did you choose this program?

I chose Forum Nexus because it was a multi-country program. Having never traveled outside of the country before, I loved the idea of getting to explore several places in one trip. Not only did I get to see nine of Europe's biggest cities, but I also had the ability to do some independent travels during the weekends to maximize my time abroad.

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

The program providers took care of everything on the trip except for independent student-lead weekend excursions. They made all accommodations for hotels, transportation from city to city, itineraries, etc.

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

Make the most of your time, 5 weeks goes by fast. Say yes to every opportunity, go on every trip, stay up late, get up early, and do as much as you can. There are endless amounts of things to do academically, socially, and culturally.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

Most weekdays you go to class in the mornings and then a professional visit or cultural tour in the afternoon. Then, it's dinner time and evenings are free to explore the night life.

On weekends, Forum Nexus hosts their own optional day trips for those who are interested but students can also do their own independent travels on the weekends. Usually one day per week is spent traveling from one city to the next, which is a good opportunity for studying and catching up on classes while on the train or bus.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear?

My biggest fear was the language barrier. On the first day in each new country, Forum Nexus professors would go over some of the basic go-to phrases that might be necessary to use in each language.

For example how to say hello, thank you, how are you, do you speak english, etc. I never found the language barrier to be a problem though because many Europeans speak english and there is english written in train stations as well.

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Did you make a lot of friends?

YES. The social aspect of this trip was one of the best parts of the whole experience for me. You spend 24/7 with these people so you get to know each other very quickly. Within the first 5 days I found myself part of an inseparable group of friends. We became so close that all of us were in tears leaving each other at the end of the trip. There are several people that I keep in daily contact with that I met on the trip and am so thankful Forum Nexus brought us together.

Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Nadine Farrag

Program
Multi-Country Study Abroad in Business / Communications in Europe
Job Title
Professor & Assistant Program Director
Nadine is a well-rounded professional who has 12+ years of experience in industries such as education, healthcare, telecom working across different business and marketing functions.
Nadine Farrag

What is your favorite travel memory?

I've traveled to more than 25 countries so there are many great memories but my favorite was my first trip with Forum-Nexus. It was my first study abroad experience and the first time to travel abroad without my family. I made so many friends from all over the world. and experienced what Forum-Nexus calls "a life-changing experience".

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

Forum-Nexus is a life-changing experience. I've become more open to different ideas, more independent, and of course a global citizen. I've made friends from all over the world. I also got the chance to try different functions such as operations, admissions, and finally teaching. It is great to be able to explore the world while also availing that opportunity for others.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

Two students met during the program and a few years later, they sent us their wedding picture. Imagine? Not only that, the bridesmaids were also students from that same year. That was the cutest story I've ever heard! It's like a fairytale but in fact, it's true. I met an Indian friend I made during the program 10 years after we graduated and that's the magic of Forum-Nexus.

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

I would choose the main session so I could experience all the countries and cities and that's exactly what I did back then when I was a student. I would also choose to combine the study and the internship so I can get the best of both worlds. Imagine having an internship in several countries. How cool is that?

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

Forum-Nexus is unique in several aspects. Firstly, the multi-country offering is unbeatable, especially in such a short time. Also, the diverse team is something you wouldn't find everywhere. I'm from Egypt. The founder is from Argentina. The Academic Director is American. The Operations Director is Mexican...imagine the diversity.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

The family-like safe space we create for students during that month of study abroad where they can really experience not just the world but also themselves is amazing. I loved it when I was a student. Also, the diversity Forum-Nexus brings to the table is something not many programs offer. And of course, going to many countries in a short period of time and yet still have some summer time to spend with the family.

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