IES: Amsterdam Psychology & Sciences

Student Blog:

Mary Kampa | Fall 2017

Fields of study:

Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Geology, Computer Science

Eligibility:

Minimum cumulative gpa of 3.0. (Applicants with a 2.9-3.0 cumulative gpa will be considered on a case-by-case basis.)

Language Prerequisite:

None

Semesters Offered:

Fall, Spring

Calendar:

Late August - Late December; Late January - Early June

Credits:

15-18 credits per semester  - Required Courses:

• Four psychology or science courses taught in English at the VU University (3 credits each)
• Everyday Dutch course at VU (3 credits)

OR

• Two psychology or science courses taught in English at the VU University (3 credits each)
• Everyday Dutch course at VU (3 credits)
• One IES Abroad Center-taught area studies course (6 credits)

IMPORTANT COURSE SELECTION NOTE: Fall semester students enroll in up to two Period 1 and up to two Period 2 courses. Spring semester students enroll in up to two Period 3 courses and up to two Period 4 courses.

Credit Conversion:

1 IES credit = 1 Whitman credit

Housing:

Students will live in a single room with private bathroom in student housing at the VU. There is a shared kitchen available for preparing meals.

Meals:

Students will prepare their own meals in the student housing or take their meals at a student cafeteria (Mensa) or local restaurants in Amsterdam.

Internships:

None

Scholarships:

IES Abroad Scholarships

Program Link:

IES Amsterdam - Psychology & Sciences