This learning expedition was coordinated by Laurence Cohen, DSCG-DUSCG program director, and was sponsored by CLEA @iaelyon (the Lyonnais Accounting Expertise and Audit Center).

An immersive experience at the European Commission

The learning expedition began with a visit to the European Commission where three different speakers discussing with the students about:

• The future of Europe
• Competition politics
• Taxation and fight against fraud

These enriching discussions enlightened the students of the current world challenges (especially concerning accounting) and the importance of the public politics elaborated by the European Commission. 
 

Discovering the European Union’s Parliament

During the second day, the DSCG students visited the European Parliament. After the observation of a mural which describes the history of the construction of the European Union (EU), they explored the hemicycle, an emblematic site where the European Unions’ deputies encounter to discuss the EU future.

Meeting with the European Economic and Social Committee

The visit of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) allowed students to understand the importance of civil society in the workings of the EU. The students also met EESC’s staff who explained their role and the influence of the EESC work on the EU’s public politics. 
   

Brussels at their own pace 

This learning expedition was also the occasion for the students to discover Brussels.The students visited the Atomium and the historical center and they enjoyed the warm atmosphere of the Belgian capital. 

This learning expedition was an excellent opportunity to deepen our knowledge and understanding of the European Union institutions and I am extremely grateful to the EU for hosting our students. This learning expedition was also the opportunity to strengthen the bond between the two DSCG classes both academically and socially.” 
Laurence Cohen

Applying to the DSCG at iaelyon 

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