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CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences

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Program Provider:
CIEE
Location:
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Language Requirement:
None

8 reviews

4.9
Overall
3.875
Academics
4.75
Safety
4.75
Healthcare
4.625
Food
4.5
Housing
3.125
Cost of Living
4.875
Culture
4.625
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This program is geared for advanced undergraduates with a strong interest and background in the social sciences and humanities who seek course work with a research component, are able to work independently, and wish to live and study in an increasingly international and multicultural European capital city.

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This program is geared for advanced undergraduates with a strong interest and background in the social sciences and humanities who seek course work with a research component, are able to work independently, and wish to live and study in an increasingly international and multicultural European capital city.

* Gain an insider’s perspective on Amsterdam and the Netherlands through the CIEE course and unique field visits focusing on contemporary Dutch social policy
* Take a wide range of courses in the humanities and social sciences
* Study Dutch language and integrate into the Dutch and international student community through the International Student Network
* Live in an accessible, multicultural European capital city
* Explore other regions of the Netherlands through program excursions
* Cruise around the city with your own bike
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01/06/12
Amsterdam: Where You Will Find Yourself
5
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I took Dutch Culture through my program. It proved to be a very easy yet extremely interesting and helpful course. It is best that it was easy academically because the knowledge I gained from this course is not the type which can be accurately quantified by a grade; we discussed the cultural differences between the Netherlands and America, learned Dutch cultural norms, and... view full review
Austy_5215
02/06/12
"Amsterdam - The Most Magical Experience"
5
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The grading system was different as well as difficult since the Dutch do not care as much about their grades as American's. It was based on a ten point scale and you were told you couldn't acheive anything higher than an eight. It was at times very discouraging and did not always make you want to try to hard since you were almost set up for failure. view full review
Austy_5215
02/06/12
"Amsterdam - The Most Magical Experience"
5
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The grading system was different as well as difficult since the Dutch do not care as much about their grades as American's. It was based on a ten point scale and you were told you couldn't acheive anything higher than an eight. It was at times very discouraging and did not always make you want to try to hard since you were almost set up for failure. view full review
Austy_5215
02/06/12
"Amsterdam - The Most Magical Experience"
5
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Not Helpful
The grading system was different as well as difficult since the Dutch do not care as much about their grades as American's. It was based on a ten point scale and you were told you couldn't acheive anything higher than an eight. It was at times very discouraging and did not always make you want to try to hard since you were almost set up for failure. view full review
Austy_5215
01/12/12
Amsterdam "Best Adventure I Have Traveled!"
5
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At my host University as well as other American Universities there are tutors that help in a variety of subjects. At UvA there was no such thing as a tutor or someone to help you with the big final essay assignment which accounted for a majority of your grade, The professors could only help you so much and did not thoroughly explain their assignments to the class or gave c... view full review
Ciska Ulug
08/11/11
Amsterdam: More Than You Expect
5
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The workload was about the same, only in the Netherlands everything is at the end, so you really have to keep up with the readings, otherwise in the last 3 weeks you'll be swamped! The classes are a lot smaller and all discussion/ writing/ presentation based. A lot more interaction between students and teachers over the course material. Discussion with the teacher is al... view full review
Mira_7655
07/08/11
Holland: Learning about me and my people
4
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Grading and classes were easier than my home experience. Lack of class discussion and professor interaction was dissapointing. view full review
Sarah Aitchison
02/11/11
Amsterdam - Perfection
5
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It was the best decision I have ever made in my entire life. I grew so much, and honestly believe that I am a better and happier person because of it. view full review
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I enjoyed learning about Dutch culture and politics. I loved the mobility and potential of being in such a dynamic and diverse city.

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Digitized review by Wellesley

Bike riding in Amsterdam will forever be one of my favorite things to do.

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