BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//eluceo/ical//2.0/EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-727 DTSTAMP:20260417T070325Z SUMMARY:ED&G Trip to Brussels & Ghent DESCRIPTION:ED&\;G Trip to Brussels &\; Ghent Dear Master Students of Economic Development &\; Globalization\, The Master Committee has orga nized an exciting study trip from May 10th to May 13th! We’ll be heading to Ghent and Brussels to visit key institutions of the European Union and other international organizations\, while also taking plenty of time to e xplore these beautiful cities with your fellow students. Celebrate Your Th esis Draft — Join Us on an Unforgettable Study Trip to Gent &\; Bruss els! 🇧🇪 Just two days after your thesis draft deadline\, it’s time to switch gears and treat yourself to an inspiring four-day getaway! From May 10th to May 13th\, students from the (Pre-)Master in Economic Develop ment and Globalization are heading to Gent and Brussels — a trip filled with discovery\, culture\, and exclusive insights into European institutio ns. Day 1: Saturday\, May 10 – Arrival in Gent We arrive in Gent around 15:00\, ready to dive into one of Belgium’s most beautiful cities. With its fairytale canals\, medieval architecture\, and vibrant student atmosph ere\, Gent is the perfect place to relax and recharge. We’ll do some sig htseeing\, enjoy a group dinner\, and explore Gent’s legendary nightlife together. Day 2: Sunday\, May 11 – Ghent to Brussels Start your morning with a free breakfast at the hostel\, followed by more time to roam Gent ’s charming streets. Around 15:00\, we’ll head to Brussels\, where we ’ll be staying in a centrally located hostel (breakfast included). The r est of the day is yours to start soaking in the capital's sights\, culture \, and cuisine. Day 3: Monday\, May 12 – EU Institutions Day Monday kick s off with a visit to the European Commission\, where we’ll receive insi ghts into the Commission’s role within the EU. We’ll also get informat ive briefings on policies directly relevant to our field\, including devel opment &\; cooperation\, competition\, energy\, foreign and security po licy\, trade\, and economic affairs. In the afternoon\, we’ll visit the European Economic and Social Committee\, learning how civil society helps shape EU policy. Afterwards\, enjoy free time to explore Brussels — from the Grand Place and Magritte Museum to a stroll through charming neighbor hoods. Day 4: Tuesday\, May 13 – Global Labour &\; Farewell On our fi nal day\, we’ll visit the International Labour Organization\, where we ’ll discover how global labour standards and decent work policies are de veloped and promoted — an essential part of global development and econo mic justice. We’re also working on confirming an exciting extra visit to close off the trip — stay tuned!  Then\, we’ll head back home\, full of inspiration and great memories. This is the perfect opportunity to exp lore a European capital\, travel with fellow students\, make lifelong memo ries\, and gain valuable insights from major international organizations — places where you might just find yourself working after your studies! Sign-up now! They will close on April 3rd — don’t miss out! *The tota l cost of the trip will be €150\, which includes: ✔️ 3 nights in hos tels ✔️ 3x free breakfast at the hostels ✔️ Train tickets ✔️ P ublic transport (as long as we’re traveling with the group) * Due to man y sign-ups\, we are offering extra tickets for the regular price of €220 \, this is the last chance ticket. If you have any questions\, please feel free to send an email to p.kokelenberg@ebfgroningen.nl  DTSTART:20250509T220000Z DTEND:20250513T215959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20250509T220000 TZNAME:UTC TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR