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...

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...

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...

The IES Abroad Center will hold a mandatory week-long orientation program beginning the day after the official arrival date. Orientation will allow you to become familiar with the IES Abroad Center space as well as the staff, your peers, and the city of Siena. There will be sessions about academic expectations, housing, health and safety, and Sienese culture. Siena - SAMPLE Orientation Schedule (subject to change) For students who choose to take a 3-credit Italian language course for the length of the term, you also will take an oral language placement exam that will complete the online...

All students must arrive in Siena by 4pm on the official arrival date. It is strongly recommended that you fly into Florence Airport (FLR), as group transportation will be arranged from the airport by bus. The group bus will leave at 2pm. Students wishing to utilize the group bus should arrive in Florence (known as Firenze in Italian) by 1:30pm on the official arrival date to allow for time to get through customs. From 9:30am-2pm, an IES Abroad staff member will be waiting to direct you to the group bus. Look for an IES Abroad sign after you arrive at the airport. If you can't find the group...

There are three types of entry requirements for students in the Netherlands: an EU passport holder a passport requiring a VVR (Dutch Residence Permit) a passport requiring a VVR and MVV (Visa) EU Passport Holders If you are an EU passport holder and your passport is currently valid, you will not be required to obtain any further documentation to study in the Netherlands. Please check the country list to confirm. Dutch Residence Permit Passport holders requiring a Dutch Residence Permit (VVR) are as follows: United States Australia New Zealand Canada United Kingdom Japan Monaco Vatican City...

Paying your IES Abroad Program Invoice IES Abroad Program Invoices for program fees (tuition, housing, and health insurance) are generated on the following schedule: Summer programs: mid-April Early starting Fall programs: mid-May Fall programs: mid-June Spring and January Term programs: mid-November Spring Quarter programs: mid-February Your IES Abroad invoice will be sent to you electronically and payment is due as soon as possible upon receipt of the invoice. Keep in mind that charges may be incurred before you leave, while you are abroad, and after you have returned. See “Fees Incurred On...

Please refer to the Deposits & Refund Policy linked within your Program Agreement to learn about your options should you choose to cancel your participation this term.

Students are able to receive letter-sized mail to the IES Abroad Center. Packages should be sent to your housing, as the front desk can keep them. If you are shipping a debit or credit card, we recommend that you disguise it as regular mail (i.e., put it in a birthday card or use a cardboard FedEx or UPS envelope). All of your mail should be addressed to you at the IES Abroad Amsterdam Center: Your Name c/o IES Abroad Amsterdam Center Geldersekade 101-D 1011 EM Amsterdam The Netherlands While you are free to receive mail addressed to you at the IES Abroad Center, you may also get it delivered...