Study history, culture, and identity in The Netherlands with TU. Immerse yourself in a culture which prides itself in social-political constructions like "acceptance" and "tolerance." Explore cross-cultural topics like race, gender, class, and sexuality within a Dutch context. Based in the capital city of Amsterdam, the program features guest lectures, academic visits, cultural excursions, and more. Highlights include a canal boat cruise and visits to the Anne Frank Huis, Keukenhof Gardens, Rijksmuseum, and Black Archives. Amsterdam provides a rich backdrop of social permissiveness against which to study the linkages between culture, difference, and communication.
Shared rooms in university housing, hostels, hotels, or apartments.
Program fee includes academic credit (3 credits), housing, excursions, daily breakfast, some group meals, and health insurance. Additional costs include international airfare, all other meals, personal expenses, and the Study Abroad/Away Fee.
IMPORTANT: Students participating in this program will be required to have a cell phone useable/serviceable in the Netherlands. The cost of a cell phone, international phone plan, or related charges is not included in the program fee.
The Towson University Study Abroad & Away Office reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.
Note: International airfare is NOT included in the program fee. Students will be responsible for making their own travel arrangements to the program location to arrive by the designated date and time. The Study Abroad & Away Office will identify an optional flight which participants are encouraged to purchase independently.
Withdrawals/Refunds: After admission into the program, the student is responsible for the full program fee. Should the student wish to withdraw from the program for any reason after admission, only recoverable expenses may be refunded. Non-recoverable expenses may include but are not limited to costs paid to a study abroad provider, travel agency, or other third party by TU on the students behalf; housing; transportation; non-refundable deposits; activity fees; honorariums; guest lecture fees. Standard Towson University withdrawal/drop/add deadlines do not apply. The student must submit their intention to withdraw in writing to the TU Study Abroad & Away Office.
Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5, a high school diploma or equivalent experience, and be at least 18 years old.
COMM 494 prerequisites: COMM 131 and COMM 201
IDFA 471 prerequisites: Junior/Senior standing or consent of instructor
To learn more, attend a Group Advising Session offered Monday through Friday at 2pm in PY 408.
NOTE: Please check the Centers for Disease Control website for information regarding any recommended and/or required vaccinations and medications for your destination.
IMPORTANT: We strongly encourage all study abroad/away participants to get vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 prior to their experience. Participants will be subject to the entry requirements and COVID related regulations of the host destination and program provider/host institution. We recommend students consider purchasing travel insurance with cancel for any reason (CFAR) coverage. Students will be responsible for any COVID related expenses incurred during their experience abroad/away.
