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GlobaLinks Learning Abroad and Leiden University

Location: Netherlands: Leiden

Term: Fall, Spring, Academic Year

Dates: Sept-Dec and Feb-June

http://www.globalinksabroad.org

12050 N Pecos Street, Suite 320 Westminster, CO 80234 United States

Call Us

Phone: 1-800-980-0033

Fax: (303) 446-5955

Description

You can study abroad for a semester or year at Leiden University with GlobaLinks Learning Abroad, formerly known as EuroLearn. Your study abroad experience is all about you!

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad is here to assist you in your path of discovery throughout the study abroad experience. We design our programs so that our local and overseas staff are available 24 hours a day to support you in health and safety matters and are also key in enhancing your study abroad experience. Through our planned activities and resident directors personal recommendations for activities you can undertake while abroad, you will be directed on a path of personal, academic, cultural, social, and professional discovery. This team, which supports you throughout your experience, will ensure that you have the most fulfilling experience possible one that is unique to you! So&. What Will You Discover?

Leiden University is a comprehensive and research-intensive university with a 430-year history of producing outstanding graduates. There are three guiding principles that are fundamental to being able to produce such excellent graduates: an international orientation; research-intensive education; and maintenance of the high quality of education and research. This also means that the development of a students talent stands central to Leidens principles. Leiden is proud of its international position and cherishes the academic relationships with institutes and researchers throughout the world.

Leiden comprises six faculties with an enrollment of approximately 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The faculties offer a wide variety of courses in English at the undergraduate and graduate level. You can count on personal attention and guidance in both your academic and personal life. The University provides many services related to academics, student advice and counseling, information services, and sports and cultural activities.

Leiden is located just eight miles east from the North Sea coast, in between the cities of Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht. The Hague can be reached by train in 12 minutes, Schiphol Airport in 20 and Amsterdam in 35 minutes.

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad is a leader in the field of international education with a 20 year history sending over 20,000 students abroad. GlobaLinks Learning Abroad's excellent student services and support will provide you with a successful abroad experience.

Highlights

The International Student Network (ISN) organizes activities such as weekly game nights, sport events, cultural workshops, and excursions throughout the year. In addition the study associations also organize events, outings, and excursions, mostly related to the study program. Guest lectures are organized by the Campus, The Hague, Studium Generale as well as by Departments. Not-for credit courses on performing arts like music, sculpturing, dance, and singing are organized by the Leiden Center of the Arts (LAK) for a modest fee.

U.S. University Transcript option is available through our School of Record, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad offers a multi-day Bridging Cultures Program (in country). This program blends discussion, cultural exploration, and social gatherings for an informative and fun introduction to the country in which students will be living and studying abroad.

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad staff in the U.S. and abroad are available 24 hours a day for support of students, parents, and advisors. In addition to our London-based Resident Director, GlobaLinks Learning Abroad provides bilingual support staff at several of our sites in Europe to ensure that assistance is available in times of need and crisis.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$:

Contact GlobaLinks Learning Abroad for updated program fees

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

- Tuition fees (approximately 12-16 credit hours per semester)
- Guaranteed, furnished, pre-arranged accommodation** (self-catered)
- Student Accident and Sickness Insurance through HTH Worldwide
- Visa Processing Support (Excluding the Visa fee)
- Comprehensive support services before, during, and after program

Credit Available

no

Experience Required

yes

    Applicants must have the required GPA and have completed at least the equivalent of two years of full-time study at a 4-year university (Junior or higher). Depending on the course level, you may be expected to have a higher level of related (academic) background knowledge. Students with a lower GPA than the requirement may be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact our office for more information. Required GPA: 3.20
This Program is open to

American, Canadian Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel to Netherlands

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Letters of Reference
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
  • Transcript
Typically The Application Process Time is
1- 2 weeks
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
  • Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
EuroLearn's Mission Statement

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad programs in Europe were formed in direct response to increasing demand from study abroad advisors and students seeking structured, well supported and affordable study abroad programs in mainland Europe and the UK. Our mission is to foster the education and development of future leaders through quality academic programs which focus on expanding awareness, understanding and appreciation of European cultures and practices while emphasizing the interdependent relationships which exists between countries.

Year Founded

1989

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