Study Abroad: EuroScholars - Research Study Abroad in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

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EuroScholars - Research Study Abroad in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Location: Netherlands: Amsterdam

Term: Fall, Spring

Dates: Jan-May or Sept-Dec

http://www.globalinksabroad.org/

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

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Phone: 1-800-980-0033

Fax: (303) 446-5955

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Description

Spend a semester at Unviersity of Amsterdam participating in a professional academic research project and learning the language and culture of the Netherlands. University of Amsterdam is one of 12 leading research insitutions in Europe participating in the EuroScholars Research Study Abroad Program.

Research opportunities exist in many fields including liberal arts/humanities, social sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, and engineering. Gaining research experience at an undergraduate level will give you invaluable academic experience and set you apart from other applicants if applying to graduate school or research-related work. You will be an active member of the research team!

Participants can choose from one of the two program options (each totals 30 ECTS, which is equivalent to 15 U.S. semester credits):

Option 1 (higher research focus)
* 6 ECTS Language & culture course (classes + exam)
* 6 ECTS Methods & literature review (independent study)
* 18 ECTS Participation in research project including article/presentation (research)

Option 2 (research + coursework)*
* 6 ECTS Language & culture course (classes + exam)
* 6 ECTS Methods & literature review (independent study)
* 12 ECTS Participation in research project including article/presentation (research)
* 6 ECTS Elective course in the field of research (classes + exam)

*Option 2 is not possible at all universities or in all academic areas as it depends on availability of courses taught in English at the host institution.

EuroScholars is a once in a lifetime opportunity to become familiar with the European academic culture and to investigate your potential in a future research career while enjoying the value of study abroad as an undergraduate student. EuroScholars offers opportunities at 12 universities in seven different countries on mainland Europe.

Highlights

* Semester or year abroad at one of Europe's 12 leading research institutions
* Participation in a professional academic research project under supervision of a professor
* Research opportunities available in many fields including liberal arts/humanities, social sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, and engineering.
* Enrollment in a language and/or culture course of the host country
* Experience and skills gained will prepare students for graduate school or a career in research
* Live on or near campus in pre-arranged housing
* No language requirement

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

Program fees include tuition at the host university, supervision of the research program, basic housing in an approved university housing facility, and an orientation program at the host campus or with the other EuroScholars students. Meals, travel, personal incidentals and textbooks are an additional cost. Financial aid for this program will need to be arranged through your home university, not the host university.

Credit Available

Experience Required

yes

Students do not need to have research experience, however, science students should have ample academic experience in a laboratory setting. Language experience is NOT required.

This Program is open to

American, Canadian Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements

Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel to Netherlands

Independently

Application Process Involves

Letters of Reference
Resume
Transcript
Written Application

Post Services Include

Alumni Network
Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad's Mission Statement

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad has over 20 years of experience working within the field of international education serving both students and advisors throughout North America. As a leader in the field known for high-quality, full service programs with excellent value, GlobaLinks Learning Abroad can help you achieve your education abroad program goals.