Vancross Institute is a location featured in the Foreign Affairs series. It is a university.
Background
The Vancross Institute for International Diplomacy was founded in 1891. It is considered the place where the next generation of world leaders go to study politics, diplomacy, and how to avoid scandal. The university offers a master's degree for its students.
Historically, the student body was mostly royalty, but as monarchies decreased worldwide, that number has decreased as well. Currently, there are five members of royalty in the student population. There are also no fraternities or sororities at Vancross Institute.
Facilities
- Dormitory
- Lecture Hall
- Library
- Michelin-star Cafe
- Private Equestrian Center
- Private Airstrip
- Gym
Notable Staff
Dean
- Dean Lundqvist
Professors
- Professor Masako (World History)
Others
- Ayna Seth (Professor Masako's teaching assistant)
- Campus Security
Students
- Your Character
- Princess Dionne Mariana Regina Dorada de Rothschild Serrano
- Blaine Hayes
- Evelyn Kassis
- Alexei Vukoja
- Prince Peter Wallace
- Zaira Castell
- Henri Garnier
Alumni
- Prime Minister Richard Hayes of Ardona
- Crown Prince Philip Wallace of Ulmeria
Classes
- Etiquette
- Public Speaking
- Social Media
- World History
Extracurriculars
- Polo Club
Gallery
Places
Upper View
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Campus (Day)
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Campus (Night)
Library
Private Garden
Alley between two Classrooms
Public Speaking Classroom
Rooftop
Etiquette Classroom
Social Media Classroom
World History Classroom
Faculty Hallway
Ayna's Office
Coffee Shop
Equestrian Center
Polo Field
Polo Stands
Lake
Lake's Underwater
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Teacher's Lounge
Security Office
Gym
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MC & Dionne's Dorm (Day)
MC & Dionne's Dorm (Night)
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MC's Bedroom (Day)
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MC's Bedroom (Night)
Soiree of Nations (Main Room)
Soiree of Nations (Den)
Soiree of Nations (Backyard)
Miscellaneous
Gate sketch
Call from the Vancross Campus (MC) to Rutherland Plane (Mom)
Call from the Vancross Bedroom (MC) to Rutherland Office (Mom)
Trivia
- From the exterior views of the city, it appears the real life inspiration of the setting is Lausanne, Switzerland.
- In Chapter 1, Dean Lundqvist mentions that as well as world leaders, Vancross has produced ICC chief prosecutors and UN secretaries-general.
- The gates to the school were a gift from the former Empress of Bei-Ann to commemorate the first graduating class of students.[1]
- The library's architecture was inspired by Mateo Zabrolini's work.