Part I: The EU Simulation
Part A. Syracuse, NY, April, 2008

1. Do you think that the EU Simulation provided a valuable introduction for the Global Europe program this fall? Do you feel that you have a greater understanding of contemporary European affairs as a result of the simulation? Please comment on your overall impression of the value of this simulation.

4. What recommendations do you have to strengthen this requirement of the program? 

Part B. Strasbourg Seminar, September 6-12, 2008

5. Do you feel that the student presentations introducing their internship and institutional analysis were interesting and helpful? 

6. Do you feel that the seminar's speakers and discussions were valuable?  Please comment on each session individually: 1) Lecture on "Europe's Fight Against Human Trafficking" (Dolidze); 2) Briefing at Eurocorps with Belgian officer; 3) Briefing at the European Court of Human Rights (Tamietta); 4) Briefing at Council of Europe by Stavros; Lecture on "Economic Challenges to the EU" by Devoluy; Panel discussion on "Turkey: Its Future with Europe" (Akgonul and Kayhan); 5) Lecture by Claudia Luciano on Kosovo; Briefing at the EU Parliament.  Would you have preferred more or less speakers, sessions, discussions, readings, etc.?

7. What did you think about the site visits in Strasbourg?  Do you feel that they provided needed context for the program?  Please comment specifically on the following: 1) EU Parliament visit;  2) ECHR visit; 3) Council of Europe visit; 4) Eurocorps visit.  Should we include site visits in the program next year?

8. Do you think that the Strasbourg seminar provided a solid overview of the most topical issues and processes currently shaping debates in Europe?  Please comment on your overall impression of the value of the week.

9. Do you feel that you have a greater understanding of contemporary European affairs as a result of this seminar?  Please comment.

10. Comment on the accommodations in Strasbourg, any travel concerns, and the Strasbourg SU Abroad Center, as a whole.  Comment also on the activities that were arranged outside of class, including the evening meals and Sunday touring, etc.

11. Overall, would you recommend the program to other students based upon this seminar (both EU Simulation and Strasbourg seminar)?

12. Are there any suggestions that you would make for this program for next year?