Exchange Program
Brussels Trip - Defensa y Yo
Winners (one per university) will be awarded an exclusive prize: an all-expenses-paid exchange program which will enhance their understanding of international collaboration in security and defense issues. The exchange program will include a visit to the U.S. embassy in Madrid, and tour and briefings at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, the U.S. Mission to the EU, and NATO’s Air Base in Geilenkirchen in Germany.
Don’t miss the chance to visit Brussels and the NATO Headquarters!
You can check out the previous editions below.
Defensa y Yo 1.0
The program proved successful, igniting a passionate commitment among its participants. Group members proactively sought funding from the Department of State to establish an association dedicated to the promotion of security and defense issues in Spain, particularly, among youth. During its first year, GEOSEDE actively engaged in various initiatives and organized experiential learning trips across Spain. Destinations included Barcelona, the Basque Country, Seville, and a visit to the Navy Base of Rota. These trips have facilitated important discussions on security and defense matters, empowering participants to effect positive change.
Defensa y Yo 1.0
The program proved successful, igniting a passionate commitment among its participants. Group members proactively sought funding from the Department of State to establish an association dedicated to the promotion of security and defense issues in Spain, particularly, among youth. During its first year, GEOSEDE actively engaged in various initiatives and organized experiential learning trips across Spain. Destinations included Barcelona, the Basque Country, Seville, and a visit to the Navy Base of Rota. These trips have facilitated important discussions on security and defense matters, empowering participants to effect positive change.
Defensa y Yo 2.0
Participants of the second edition used their Brussels visit to explore U.S.-Spain security cooperation through the lens of the recently concluded 2022 Madrid NATO Summit. This immersive experience provided them with a unique platform to understand the results of the summit, enriched their understanding of international security dynamics, and fostered meaningful dialogue among participants.
