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A Green Haven: Sustainable Living in Amsterdam

Over the past week, I have been outside more than I have this past month. In Amsterdam, I have really come to appreciate the sustainable lifestyle that is encouraged and lived throughout the Netherlands. I witnessed the extraordinary efforts and endeavors made by the people of Amsterdam to create a more green and sustainable society, which has left me with a lasting impression of this progressive attitude toward sustainability in my own community.

What You Need to Do Confirm your Place in the Program Submit the Confirmation Form. Check, Renew, or Apply for your Passport If you do not have a valid passport, renew or apply for one immediately. If you carry or are eligible to carry a passport from an EU country, traveling with this passport can save you money. Please check the "Passport & Visas" section for more details. Read your Predeparture Information and Student Handbook. Navigate through this Predeparture Information using the tabs above. Register for the required Internship Seminar Full-Time interns will be registered for the...
We arrange internships for credit to provide you with both practical work experience and a 3-credit academic seminar. The internship coordinator helps you understand the “techniques” of cultural adaptation and how they can be used throughout the world. Past placements in English or Italian: Ufficio Affari Internazionali – University of Siena (administrative work) Teaching English in an elementary or high school Chemistry at the University of Siena Archeology and anthropology at the Department of Medieval Archeology Research and work at Political Science Department of the University of Siena...
Prior to Arrival: The Preregistration Form must be filled out in order for IES Abroad to start preparing for your course schedule. You will be notified via email when your Course Preregistration Form is available. This form will be made available to you in your MyIESabroad account approximately one month before your program begins. As class sizes are limited for most IES Abroad courses, Course Preregistration Forms will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Please obtain course approval from your home institution for all courses you intend to take before your departure, especially...
Prior to Arrival: The Preregistration Form must be filled out in order for IES Abroad to start preparing for your course schedule. You will be notified via email when your Course Preregistration Form is available. This form will be made available to you in your MyIESabroad account approximately one month before your program begins. As class sizes are limited for most IES Abroad courses, Course Preregistration Forms will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Please obtain course approval from your home institution for all courses you intend to take before your departure, especially...
Students interested in an academic experience at a local Italian university may take a course at the University of Siena. Most courses are only for students with advanced Italian language proficiency, however there are some English-taught course options. If you decide to take advantage of courses at the University of Siena, it is possible that you may be requested to stay longer in Siena since the University courses don't always align with the IES Abroad timeline. If this is the case, you'll be requested to take the exam as early as possible and the additional housing costs will be covered by...
You must take 15 credits per term and all courses are worth 3, 4, or 6 credits according to the number of contact hours and language level. Create your own academic experience by selecting from the following course offerings: Term-long IES Abroad Italian language course (optional, placement based on your language assessment) Area Studies courses Academic Schedule ​IES Abroad academic activities (courses and required course-related excursions) are scheduled Monday through Thursday and occasionally Friday. You will receive an academic calendar with Friday activities at the beginning of the...
You must take 12 credits per term and all courses are worth 3 credits. Create your own academic experience by selecting from the following course offerings: Intensive, four-week language course (optional, placement based on your language assessment) Area Studies courses Academic Schedule IES Abroad academic activities are scheduled Monday through Thursday. Occasionally Italian language courses are held on Friday, and when they are, it will be listed on your program calendar. IES Abroad Siena has a strict attendance policy that is strongly enforced. You should not book any independent travel on...
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