Applications are open for an international coffee project with Belgium.

ESEG College is now accepting applications for the COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning), an online international exchange project developed in partnership with Haute Ecole Provinciale de Hainaut – Condorcet, from Belgium.

The initiative offers students the opportunity to experience an international environment without leaving Brazil, working in multicultural teams to develop innovative and sustainable solutions for real challenges in the coffee production chain.

The program is free, conducted entirely online from September 7th to December 12th, and integrates Brazilian and Belgian students in collaborative activities guided by professors from both institutions.

More details about the initiative are available in the Notice (available hereRegistrations can be made until August 25th, through from this link.

What is COIL?

O Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) It is an internationalization methodology that connects students and professors from different countries to develop joint academic projects in a virtual environment.

In this edition promoted by ESEG, participants will research, discuss, and propose solutions to challenges related to the sustainability, management, and production of coffee, working in multicultural groups throughout the program.

What will the project be like?

During the program, students will work in teams made up of students from ESEG College and the partner university in Belgium to:

To conduct research on the coffee production chain;
Analyze challenges related to sustainability and management in the sector;
To build innovative solutions for real-world problems;
Present the results with guidance from Brazilian and Belgian professors.

Who can participate?

Registration is open for students of all ESEG courses. However, to participate, it is necessary to:

to possess Intermediate level English;
Be available for online meetings with international students;
To demonstrate an interest in contributing to sustainable and innovative solutions.

In addition to international experience, COIL provides the development of skills valued by the market, such as intercultural communication, multicultural teamwork, problem-solving, autonomy, international market analysis, development of solutions using technology, and networking with international students and professors.

The full announcement can be viewed [here]. at this link.

Why participate in an international project during your undergraduate studies?

Participating in an international project allows one to broaden their perspective on different cultural and professional contexts, develop global collaboration skills, and strengthen competencies that are increasingly valued in the job market.

By integrating Brazilian and Belgian students around a real-world challenge, COIL provides a practical experience of internationalization without the need for in-person exchange, bringing participants closer to academic and professional experiences in a global environment.

COIL Program – Collaborative Online International Learning
Modality: Online
Period: September 7th to December 12th
Participation: Free
Full announcement: https://bit.ly/coil-belgica
Registration: https://forms.gle/pozcjxwMJVy7P1ob6