CIEE Study Center in Amsterdam, Netherlands: Summer

  Netherlands

Amsterdam

Term: Summer 
Dates: 3 weeks: mid June-early July

Description: The CIEE Study Center in Amsterdam aims to increase students' understanding of social, political, and cultural realities in Amsterdam and the Netherlands.

Academic Program
The CIEE Study Center in Amsterdam was established in 1993; the summer program began in 2007. The summer program includes one three-week session. Students take the course, Contemporary Dutch Social Policy, taught in English. In addition to a classroom component, the course also involves field visits and excursions in and around Amsterdam.

Academic Culture
The CIEE summer course, Contemporary Dutch Social Policy, allows the student to develop a better understanding of Dutch social policies. Through the combination of lectures, active participation, and guided site visits, students are able to put theory into practice and be witnesses to the effects of social policy. Students visit organizations related to policies discussed in the course such as drug and prostitution policies and are asked to give a small presentation of their findings or write a 5-page paper. The course is evaluated based on presentations, papers, and a final 15-page paper.

Highlights:

• Live in an accessible, multicultural European capital city
  
• Frequent outings take advantage of rich cultural happenings in Amsterdam
  
• Study contemporary Dutch policy while immersed in the culture of Amsterdam

Cost in US$: See below for CIEE Fees

The CIEE fee for 2007 includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, a host university identity card, a Museum Card, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

Experience Required: yes

Overall GPA 2.75

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Netherlands Independently

Scholarships are Available. - We have several scholarships that students can apply for. Contact CIEE for details.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

CIEE's Mission Statement: Since 1947, the Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE, has been in pursuit of its mission, "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world." Our services to young people studying, working, teaching, and traveling abroad are more important than ever. As we look ahead, we reaffirm our commitment to the principles and values that guide this mission statement.

Year Founded: 1947