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Amsterdam Summer - Society, Culture & Gender in Amsterdam
$5 Million in Scholarships & Aid
Academics
Our mission is simple: to provide you with the best study abroad experience possible—which includes the highest quality academic and cultural experiences.
We offer unique courses that explore the themes of gender and sexuality through an in-depth and interdisciplinary approach. Our world-class professors enhance your academic experience and provide you with new perspectives each day in class.
Enroll in two 3-credit courses in a variety of disciplines, all taught under the shared theme of Gender Studies, for a total of 6 credits.
Courses
This is a list of planned course offerings. After you are accepted, you will see a list of final course offerings in your MyIESabroad account.
NOTE: IES Abroad reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment or circumstances beyond our control.
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH 340 - Art, gender, sexuality in seventeenth-century Amsterdam | Summer | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS/LT 336 - Gender and Sexuality in Dutch Literature from 1700 to the Present | Summer | English | 3 |
| SO/GS 340 - Sex and Science: Dutch Medicine and Intersexuality | Summer | English | 3 |
| SS/SO/GS 316 - Introduction to the study of sexuality and gender in the context of Amsterdam | Summer | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS/LT 336 - Gender and Sexuality in Dutch Literature from 1700 to the Present | Summer | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO/GS 340 - Sex and Science: Dutch Medicine and Intersexuality | Summer | English | 3 |
| SS/SO/GS 316 - Introduction to the study of sexuality and gender in the context of Amsterdam | Summer | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SS/SO/GS 316 - Introduction to the study of sexuality and gender in the context of Amsterdam | Summer | English | 3 |
Field Trips & Events
Although your adventure begins in Amsterdam, our field trips take you to other great destinations in Europe to provide contrast and context for what you are learning. These trips are included in the program fee. Here are a few possible destinations:
Berlin
4 Days
This required overnight weekend trip to Berlin includes a guided visit to the first LGBTQ+ museum, a city bike tour, a visit to the city's largest flea market, and a visit to the Sachsenhausen concentration camp.
Delft
1 Day
Tour the city of Delft, Vermeer's birthplace, and get inspired to paint your own traditional Delft blue porcelain tile.
IES Abroad field trip destinations, activities, and lengths of stay may vary according to term and availability.
Course-Related Trips
As part of your studies, we organize a one-weekend course-related trip to Berlin every summer. In addition, we organize course-related trips around Amsterdam that complement IES Abroad courses and contribute to your general knowledge of Dutch culture and society. These course-related trips are mandatory.
Daily Life
Part of making you feel at home in Amsterdam is doing our best to help you feel safe and cared for. Whether it’s the orientation program that prepares you for what’s ahead, your housing that is well-located and comfortable, or the field trips that take you to places off the beaten path—we’re all about our student services.
Orientation
During your first two days in the Netherlands, you get to know our staff, the city, and your fellow students on a field trip to the Zaanse Schans and boat tour of Amsterdam's historic canals. IES Abroad orientation addresses intercultural understanding, academics, personal safety, and practical aspects of life in Amsterdam.
Housing
We want to make sure that your greatest challenge is deciding which landmarks to see first or discovering the best restaurants—not finding a place to live where you feel comfortable. We do our best to locate housing that is reflective of how the local students are living. Our goal is that when you leave Amsterdam, it will feel like home.
Apartments - You will live in a studio apartment with one other roommate. You will share the bedroom, bathroom, and kitchenette.
Get to Know Your New City
Cycle Everywhere
Rent or buy a cheap bike and get around Amsterdam the way the Dutch do!
Enjoy Traditional Dutch Dishes
From excellent coffee and sweet stroopwafels and poffertjes (tasty little pancakes), to more unusual fare like thick fries with Dutch-Indonesian peanut sauce or stamppot (a hearty dish of potatoes, onions, kale, root vegetables, and sausage), eating in Amsterdam is a real treat.
Shop the Amsterdam Street Markets
Stock up on fresh produce, cheese, and other food, as well as souvenirs and gifts at the Albert Cuypmarkt. Or dig for the perfect find at the I-J Hallen vintage market.
Appreciate Art
Amsterdam is home to so many art museums, from the “big ones,” like the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum to lesser known gems like the Museum Willet-Hothuysen and the Foam Photography Museum.
Swing Out Over Amsterdam
For a thrill, try riding the swings found on the observation deck on the new A’DAM Tower. Or just marvel at the beautiful 360° views of the city.
Program Cost
Consider these prices as a starting point. We encourage you to contact your study abroad office to determine the actual cost to you when factoring in financial aid, scholarships, your home school policies, and other factors.
| Term | Tuition | Housing | Insurance | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2020 | $5,395 | $1,815 | $135 |
$7,345 |
Scholarships & Aid
Program-Specific Scholarships
Summer Need-Based Financial Aid
Open to students who apply to and attend an IES Abroad or IES Internships summer program.
Criteria reviewed to determine award:
- Level of financial need as determined from infromation provided on the application. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients.
- IES Abroad program location.
- IES Abroad membership status of home campus
Use our budget worksheet to calculate your costs
$5 Million in Scholarships & Aid
Our Center
The IES Abroad Amsterdam Center is housed in the Oranje-Nassau Kazerne, former military barracks that has since been turned into offices and apartments, and located across from the famous Artis Zoo. Features include: a small library, classroom space, staff offices, WiFi access, and space for students to meet and study. Center office hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm (unless otherwise specified).
Our Staff
Chantal Omloo
Center Director
Chantal Omloo earned an M.A. in the History of International Relations at the University of Utrecht and an MSc in Development Studies at the School for Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. Her academic focus was centered on economic development in Sub Saharan Africa and she has published a number of articles in this field.
Prior to joining IES Abroad in 2001, Chantal worked for Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO), an NGO based in the United Kingdom. Chantal managed customized programs for IES Abroad out of the London Center before moving back to her native Netherlands to become our Amsterdam Center Director.
IES Abroad Staff
IES Abroad Staff
Flor Macias Delgado
Student and Diversity Affairs Specialist
Anabelle Goulette
Student Affairs and Housing Manager
Diana Kaekebeke
Academic Programs Manager
Nikki Wester
Academic & Customized Programs Coordinator
Jennifer Docto
Academic Programs Coordinator
Marie Cambridge
Center Administrator
Faculty
Depending on your program, you will be taught by faculty from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit, Universiteit van Amsterdam, or the IES Abroad Amsterdam Center.
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