CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities
- Hosted at: Universiteit van Amsterdam / University of Amsterdam / UvA
- Location(s): Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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Bring your interest in Dutch language, society, politics, and culture to this progressive, multicultural city for coursework across social science and humanities in English at CIEE Amsterdam and our cosmopolitan partner, University of Amsterdam (U... read more
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I learned a lot about how to start from scratch in a new city. How important making friends and putting down roots are. Lenox H - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned an incredible amount of independence a broader understanding of the world and a new culture. I loved immersing myself in the city I was in. It was absolutely worthwhile and I wish I could do it again. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about my self and how I can function while independent. I learned about Dutch culture, and found myself immersed and loving a whole new place. This experience was so worthwhile and I hope to be able to return to Amsterdam someday. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Independence, Confidence, Awareness, Cultural intelligence. Yes most definitely. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained an appreciation for another city/country. I took a variety of classes and got to play field hockey with local women. It was definitely worthwhile. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained a new understanding of cultural differences and I felt that I was changed by the Dutch culture for the better. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Independence. It was very worthwhile A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
interact with cultures Emily Kestyn - University of Hartford View Entire Review
Learned to be respobsible for myself and figure out how to solve issues. Living fully alone for first time so if something broke my responsibility to fix it. when i lost my key i had to call the locksmith myself and couldnt just call pub safe which was very worthwhile Margaret Burlock - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was 100% worthwhile Matthew Bell - Middlebury College View Entire Review
international exposure, independence, and new perspective. Definitely worth it A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Yes A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained alot of life skills, It was worth it Andrew Hennings - Middlebury College View Entire Review
independence A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained confidence, new friends, and fabulous memories. I learned so much about Europe and feel like my education at Middlebury was really well supplemented by time abroad to have fun and meet new people. It was absolutely worthwhile. Catherine G - Middlebury College View Entire Review
- Learned how to be alone - How to budget money - European Politics - Racism in Europe - life balance is different in europe A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was worthwhile. Gained perspective A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
That you learn more about a culture studying abroad than when on vacation Matthew J - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Making new connections A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
How to be more independent and do activities alone that I normally would only do with a group of people. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
It was definitely worthwhile. I gained independence and had amazing opportunities to learn about local culture, public policy and experience Europe. Michael A - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Had an amazing time traveling around Europe and living in Amsterdam! A great experience! A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
It was definitely worthwhile, I loved living in a foreign city. The academics were not particularly valuable but the experience as a whole was unbeatable. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
i learned how to live on my own and navigate every day issues important to living on your on. It was worth it. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned how to cook, how to live on my own, how to navigate on public transportation in Amsterdam, how to bike through Amsterdam and how to live without my best friends and family Eliza smallwood - Middlebury College View Entire Review
About
All courses are complemented with CIEE co-curricular activities and excursions beyond the city to enhance classroom learning and provide intercultural understanding.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- Dutch
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- European Studies
- Dutch/Flemish Language, Literature
- Social Sciences
- Public Health
Minimum GPA:
3.0Website
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CIEE Scholarships
Qualifying programs: all summer, semester or year-long CIEE programs
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Current attendee at an MSI
$2,000 for semester, $1,000 for internship, $500 for summer
Open to all CIEE alum and participants from high school and college study abroad, teach abroad, and tefl certifcations.
$200
Travel costs to and from study abroad or internship program. Pell-eligible; first-come, first-served.
$1,000
Qualifying programs: CIEE’s Sustainability and the Environment, or Tropical Ecology and Conservation summer, semester or year-long programs.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Qualifying programs: CIEE summer, semester, or year-long programs that offer research opportunities. Please check the home page of your program of interest to see what awards are offered for that program.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Deduction off of non‑consecutive in‑person terms for CIEE alumni or sibling of alumni.
10% discount
Qualifying programs: CIEE summer, semester, or year-long programs in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Please check the home page of your program of interest to see what awards are offered for that program.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Qualifying programs: CIEE’s Community and Public Health summer, semester or year-long programs.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Enroll in more than one four-week summer session
20%
Federal Pell Grant-eligible students can receive a GAIN Travel Grant up to $1,000 when they complete their CIEE Scholarships and Grants application by our published deadlines. Gilman Scholarship applicants can receive a CIEE Go Global Grant AND a GAIN Travel Grant totally up to $4,000!
Up to $1,000 per student
CIEE offers substantial grants for students who choose our innovative Open Campus Block program. Available at 13 CIEE Global Institutes around the globe, Open Campus invites students across majors to study in up to three international locations in one semester.
Up to $3,000 per student
To increase access to study abroad by more students from Minority Serving Institutions (MSI), CIEE will cover 100% of program fees and travel costs for 10 students from 10 different MSIs to participate in an intensive 4-week, 3-credit summer study abroad program. To become a Frederick Douglass Global Fellow, students must be nominated and receive letters of recommendation.
100% of program fee and travel costs
Students who enroll in more than one four-week session receive a 20% discount off each additional session.
20% discount
Qualified applicants not chosen for a full fellowship are guaranteed a $1,500 program grant and possible university match, $3,000***
$1,500 per student
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