Amsterdam Center Emergency From the US: 011.31.6.5367.5021 From the Netherlands: 06.5367.5021 Emergency contacts are on-site IES Abroad staff, and they speak English. Please do not (and remind friends and family not to) use these numbers except in cases of real emergency and to keep in mind time differences.

CREA is the cultural organization of the Universiteit van Amsterdam. Griffioen is the cultural organization of the Vrije Universiteit. They both organize activities in the arts and artistic education such as courses, working groups, and projects in the area of drama, dance, photography, film, visual arts, etc. For more information about CREA and Griffioen, visit their websites: www.crea.uva.nl. and http://www.griffioen.vu.nl/nl/Griffioen_in_English/index.asp. We strongly encourage you to become an active participant of the Amsterdam community. While you can do this by joining a local arts...

Sports & Fitness Gym memberships are available through the VU and the UvA for a nominal fee. Students attending either university can sign up for either a VU or UvA membership. The main VU Sports Center is located at the Uilenstede Campus, near the VU. However, there is a smaller location on the main campus. You can check out all the Sports Centers have to offer at sportcentrumvu.nl/ and usc.uva.nl/. There are also about 30 student sports clubs that you can join alongside other Dutch and international students. For more information on membership fees, please check the Sports Centers websites.

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Your specific housing assignment will be sent to you via email from admissions@IESabroad.org approximately three weeks before the program start date, provided you have submitted all forms listed below. Make sure that emails from this address will not end up in your spam filter by adding it to your trusted sender list. NOTE: We must receive all forms listed below before we can finalize housing arrangements on your behalf and release your housing assignment to you. Submit the Lifestyle Demographics Survey in your MyIESabroad account as early as possible after it is made available. PLEASE NOTE...

Amsterdam’s bustling city center is easily accessible by foot or bicycle, with 160 canals, 1,281 bridges, and 90 islands. Founded on Calvinistic principles, today the entrepreneurial spirit of the Dutch culture lives on, as evidenced by its lively arts scene and cafes. The city’s strong work ethic produced a society supportive of Dutch masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh. The original religious zeal has been transformed into the uniquely Amsterdammer gezellig frame of mind. According to DutchAmsterdam.nl, "Locals and foreigners alike will tell you that the word cannot be translated...

Diversity Abroad At IES Abroad, our faculty, staff, and programs are committed to recognizing and acquainting students with the diversity that exists within the Netherlands. IES Abroad students are continually provided with opportunities to explore the cultural richness of their host environment and learn about economic, social, and political status of local populations. Here are a few resources that you might find useful: Diversity Commitment Navigating Diversity & Identity Abroad Social Identity Resources Identity in the Netherlands Racial and Ethnic Minority Students Students considered...

Amsterdam Center On-Site Center Address IES Abroad Amsterdam Center Geldersekade 101-D 1011 EM Amsterdam The Netherlands Center Phone Numbers From the US: 011.31.2.0370.6600 From the Netherlands: 02.0370.6600 Center Hours Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Closed 9am to 5pm 9am to 5pm 9am to 5pm 9am to 5pm 9am to 12:30pm & 12:30pm to 5pm by appointment Closed

Program Calendar will be available in April!