International Leadership: Europe

The application for Leadership Europe is now closed.

If you have any questions, you can contact Liz Allred at: liz.allred@usu.edu

Learn from the culture, history, and leadership of three great capitals of the world. The Covey Leadership Center is organizing an extraordinary experience that will take you to London, Madrid, and Rome and change how you see the world and your potential in it. In this program, we will meet once a week for six weeks (second half of spring semester) to study remarkable leaders of the British, Spanish, and Roman Empires. We will ask what principles of leadership contribute to flourishing organizations, communities, and nations. Then, over the course of 10 days, you will experience the history and culture first-hand, meeting with students and leaders in-country who will share their unique stories. This experience will help you develop your leadership, identify and refine your purpose, passions, and the principles that will help you enjoy a better life.

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Passport Requirement

You must have a current passport that does not expire before September 20, 2024 to participate in this program. If you need to get a passport or renew your passport, you must submit an EXPEDITED application by November 30, 2023 and provide proof of submission (takes 7-9 weeks).

The USU Card Office in the TSC can assist you (appointment required).

Any questions, contact Liz Allred, Program Director of Global Learning, at liz.allred@usu.edu

Program Dates

  • Application Deadline: Friday, November 17, 2023
  • Spring Semester: Enroll In BUS 2000: Foundations of International Programs EUROPE during second half of Spring Semester (2 credits) - taught on Mondays 4-6pm (CRN 12544, section 002)
  • Summer Semester: Enroll in BUS 2000: Foundations of International Programs EUROPE (0.5 credits, tuition included as part of program cost section and CRN TBA)
  • Travel Dates: May 5-16, 2024 (depart USA on Sunday, May 5 to arrive at London Heathrow on May 6 no later than 10:30 am; depart Rome FCO on Thursday, May 16 to follow your individual itinerary)

Program Requirements

  • Good academic standing
  • Minimum GPA of 2.75
  • Submission of a complete application
  • Submission of a copy of passport by November 30 OR proof of a submitted expedited passport application
  • Interview with program leader (to be scheduled once application is submitted)
  • Mandatory enrollment in BUS 2000: Foundations of International Programs EUROPE during second half of Spring Semester (2 credits) Mondays 4-6 pm (CRN 12544, section 002)
  • Mandatory enrollment during Summer semester in BUS 2000: Foundations of International Programs EUROPE (0.5 credit, tuition included as part of program cost)
  • Ability to walk 60-90 minutes, including on uneven surfaces. Ability to walk up stairs as elevators or escalators may not be available in buildings, metro stations, or cultural sites. If accommodation is needed, contact the USU Disability Resource Center.

Program Costs

  • $2,850 (current estimate)
  • Participants purchase own airfare
  • Travel authorizations (visa waivers) may be required to enter the UK and Europe beginning in 2024. Instructions and more information will be provided if these travel authorizations are required. Cost is minimal and is paid by the participant.

What does the program cost include?

Please read carefully!

  • What is included: $200 program deposit, hotel accommodations (twin or triple rooms), hotel breakfast in Madrid and Rome (not London), one-way airfare London-Madrid and Madrid-Rome, program-related ground transportation (including airport-hotel transfer from London heathrow Airport), cultural experiences, tips, medical/evacuation insurance, and tuition for 0.5 credits in summer semester for Bus 2000, admin costs.
  • What is not included: airfare into London and out of Rome, breakfast in London, lunches and dinners, Wi-Fi if not free at hotel, personal activities and other expenses including travel to/from SLC Airport, hotel-airport transfer in Rome at end of program, travel authorizations (visa waivers) if required, and any other personal expenses not detailed above.

If you require assistance purchasing your airfare, please contact Liz Allred, Program Director for Global Learning, at liz.allred@usu.edu.

Scholarship Opportunities

Covey Leadership Scholarship

Upon submitting a program application, all students will automatically be considered for one of the four Covey Leadership Scholarships. This scholarship will cover the program cost of $3,250. Other costs, including airfare, are student responsibilities. To be eligible to be considered, students must be FAFSA eligible. If you've not yet applied for FAFSA, please do so immediately if you want to be considered.

Your program application is considered as this scholarship application.

Huntsman Opportunity Scholarship

All students with a declared major in the Huntsman School of Business and who have a minimum GPA of 2.75 are eligible to apply for a Huntsman Opportunity Scholarship. Scholarships are competitive and not guaranteed. Applicants are encouraged to be thoughtful and intentional in their responses to the short essay questions. Students are encouraged to not delay their application

Opportunity Scholarship Overview

Applications

Application Deadline: Friday, November 17, 2023

Please contact Liz Allred at liz.allred@usu.edu with any questions.

Travel

Schedule

Sunday, May 5 Depart for London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
  • You will want to purchase a multi-city ticket into LHR and out of Rome FCO (or other aiport).
Monday, May 6 Arrive in London by 10:30 am, transfer to hotel (directions will be provided), afternoon program experience
Tuesday, May 7 Day trip to Oxford for program visits
Wednesday, May 8 Program visits
Thursday, May 9 Morning: London
Afternoon/Evening: Fly to Madrid
Friday, May 10 Program visits
Saturday, May 11 Day trip to Toledo
Sunday, May 12 Free day
Monday, May 13 Early Morning: Flight to Rome
Afternoon: Program visits
Tuesday, May 14 Program visits
Wednesday, May 15 Program visits
Thursday, May 16 End of program, follow individual itineraries

Lodging

  • Students will share a twin or triple room.

Visa/Travel Authorization

  • In 2024, the U and EU are introducing new travel authorization requirements for US citizens to enter their countries. ETA for the UK and ETIAS for Europe. It is possible that you will need to apply for one or both of the authorizations. The cost is minimal and the authorizations can generally be easily obtained but must be obtained prior to departure. Information will be provided with instructions on how to apply if one or both of these authorizations are required.
  • International students may be required to obtain a regular visa to enter both the UK and Europe (Spain and Italy). Travel to consulates to submit the visa application could be required. This process will require a good three months if two visas are required. Liz Allred will provide instructions and assistance in obtaining these visas.

Contact Information

 
Bret Crane

Bret Crane

Associate Professor, Marketing and Strategy Department and Executive Director, Covey Leadership Center



435.797.6647
bret.crane@usu.edu
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Liz Allred

Liz Allred

Program Director, Global Learning



435.797.7621
liz.allred@usu.edu
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