Netherlands
Dates
May 25 – June 23, 2023
Subjects
Urban Planning & Branding, Public Relations, Public Health, Sexuality Studies, Sustainability Studies, Geography
Deadlines
Dec. 1: Apply Early & Save $100
Feb. 5: Regular Deadline
Program Overview
The Netherlands are a group of provinces located in north-western Europe. The region is below sea-level and is best known for its many canals, picturesque windmills, colorful flower fields, and an abundance of art, culture, and history. Open to all majors, the KIIS Netherlands 4-week program focuses on urban design and planning, and the associated areas of place branding, sustainability, environmental management, commercial and social responsibility, conceptions of the smart city, merchandising, economics, public health, engineering, and agricultural and hydrology practices identified with Dutch cities and places. The program will be based in the cities of Den Haag, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam.
Note: Studying abroad likely is more physically strenuous than you are used to at home. KIIS study abroad programs typically involve approx. 5-10 miles of walking (approx. 10,000-20,000 steps) or the like in a day, including the possibility of walking, hiking, and climbing stairs in heat and humidity, over elevations at higher altitudes, and over rocky terrain. See Health & Wellness for more information.
All KIIS course credit is awarded by Western Kentucky University. Prior to your KIIS program, please speak with your home campus academic advisor and/or study abroad office to determine course equivalencies. Grades will be transferred to your home institution in mid-August after the completion of the program. Course offerings are subject to change according to enrollment. For more information, visit Transcripts & Grades.
Program Excursions
Urban planning and the idea of branding a place come to life when we stay in the city of Utrecht, our home base for the program. Seeing Utrecht Centraal and the city’s growing skyline against the backdrop of historic streets helps one to experience the impact urban planning has on a place.
We visit The Hague, the largest Dutch city on the North Sea coast. The city is home to the country's parliament, supreme court, and the U.N.’s International Court of Justice, one of the most important courts in the world. The Hague is known as the home of international law and arbitration.
The Dutch have built and crafted Rotterdam to be at the forefront of urban planning. A city that has cubed houses, an indoor market hall, modern sculptures, and the iconic Erasmusbrug bridge is bound to have a strong identity in terms of place.
Studying leading-edge hydrology at Rotterdam's RDM facility. The facility houses creative and innovative entrepreneurs in the manufacturing industry.
We explore the NDSM former industrial shipyard, Amsterdam Noord's re-evaluated and transformed city within a city and now a cultural hotspot.
What's Included
Program Cost: $4,800 + airfare
To help you budget, keep in mind that you are responsible for the cost of obtaining a passport ($165), two meals per day + personal expenses (approx. $500-$1000 depending on your food tastes/spending habits/optional independent travel preferences), any class readings/materials, and any fees from your college/university.
Although KIIS tries to foresee all possible expenses in formulating program fees, please note that dramatic fluctuations in foreign currency valuations and/or airline surcharges may affect the total cost of the program.
Student Voices
“Making the decision on participating on this KIIS program has to be the best decision I have ever made in my life. I felt so at home with the Danes and with my other trip members. I have never felt such a connection to a place, not even my own home. I cannot wait to go back to Denmark. For my first time out of the country, Denmark has given me some high standards and the travel bug.”
– Kaylee, Denmark
“We really enjoyed each other’s company. With so many pairs of eyes on the street, we caught the major sites of interest and many of the neighborhood’s finer points during even the most casual walks around Amsterdam.”
– Isaac, Netherlands
“One of the best ways to learn about a place is through its art and you’ll learn a tremendous amount about the Netherlands visiting places such as the Rijksmuseum and the Mauritshuis. In addition, you’ll get to see breathtaking masterpieces by famous artists such as Van Gogh, Vermeer, Hals, and Rembrandt.”
– Chris, Netherlands
“I loved Utrecht’s vibe. The streets and canals are easy to navigate, it’s very rich in history, and the restaurants and shops have real personality.”
– Kat, Netherlands
“Visiting Amsterdam Noord’s NDSM former shipyards was incredible. I gained an understanding of how the energy of diverse groups of people comes together to create a place–a city within a city.”
– Chris, Netherlands
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Description
Dates
May 25 – June 23, 2023
Subjects
Urban Planning & Branding, Public Relations, Public Health, Sexuality Studies, Sustainability Studies, Geography
Deadlines
Dec. 1: Apply Early & Save $100
Feb. 5: Regular Deadline
Program Overview
The Netherlands are a group of provinces located in north-western Europe. The region is below sea-level and is best known for its many canals, picturesque windmills, colorful flower fields, and an abundance of art, culture, and history. Open to all majors, the KIIS Netherlands 4-week program focuses on urban design and planning, and the associated areas of place branding, sustainability, environmental management, commercial and social responsibility, conceptions of the smart city, merchandising, economics, public health, engineering, and agricultural and hydrology practices identified with Dutch cities and places. The program will be based in the cities of Den Haag, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam.
Note: Studying abroad likely is more physically strenuous than you are used to at home. KIIS study abroad programs typically involve approx. 5-10 miles of walking (approx. 10,000-20,000 steps) or the like in a day, including the possibility of walking, hiking, and climbing stairs in heat and humidity, over elevations at higher altitudes, and over rocky terrain. See Health & Wellness for more information.
All KIIS course credit is awarded by Western Kentucky University. Prior to your KIIS program, please speak with your home campus academic advisor and/or study abroad office to determine course equivalencies. Grades will be transferred to your home institution in mid-August after the completion of the program. Course offerings are subject to change according to enrollment. For more information, visit Transcripts & Grades.
Program Excursions
Urban planning and the idea of branding a place come to life when we stay in the city of Utrecht, our home base for the program. Seeing Utrecht Centraal and the city’s growing skyline against the backdrop of historic streets helps one to experience the impact urban planning has on a place.
We visit The Hague, the largest Dutch city on the North Sea coast. The city is home to the country's parliament, supreme court, and the U.N.’s International Court of Justice, one of the most important courts in the world. The Hague is known as the home of international law and arbitration.
The Dutch have built and crafted Rotterdam to be at the forefront of urban planning. A city that has cubed houses, an indoor market hall, modern sculptures, and the iconic Erasmusbrug bridge is bound to have a strong identity in terms of place.
Studying leading-edge hydrology at Rotterdam's RDM facility. The facility houses creative and innovative entrepreneurs in the manufacturing industry.
We explore the NDSM former industrial shipyard, Amsterdam Noord's re-evaluated and transformed city within a city and now a cultural hotspot.
What's Included
Program Cost: $4,800 + airfare
To help you budget, keep in mind that you are responsible for the cost of obtaining a passport ($165), two meals per day + personal expenses (approx. $500-$1000 depending on your food tastes/spending habits/optional independent travel preferences), any class readings/materials, and any fees from your college/university.
Although KIIS tries to foresee all possible expenses in formulating program fees, please note that dramatic fluctuations in foreign currency valuations and/or airline surcharges may affect the total cost of the program.
Student Voices
“Making the decision on participating on this KIIS program has to be the best decision I have ever made in my life. I felt so at home with the Danes and with my other trip members. I have never felt such a connection to a place, not even my own home. I cannot wait to go back to Denmark. For my first time out of the country, Denmark has given me some high standards and the travel bug.”
– Kaylee, Denmark
“We really enjoyed each other’s company. With so many pairs of eyes on the street, we caught the major sites of interest and many of the neighborhood’s finer points during even the most casual walks around Amsterdam.”
– Isaac, Netherlands
“One of the best ways to learn about a place is through its art and you’ll learn a tremendous amount about the Netherlands visiting places such as the Rijksmuseum and the Mauritshuis. In addition, you’ll get to see breathtaking masterpieces by famous artists such as Van Gogh, Vermeer, Hals, and Rembrandt.”
– Chris, Netherlands
“I loved Utrecht’s vibe. The streets and canals are easy to navigate, it’s very rich in history, and the restaurants and shops have real personality.”
– Kat, Netherlands
“Visiting Amsterdam Noord’s NDSM former shipyards was incredible. I gained an understanding of how the energy of diverse groups of people comes together to create a place–a city within a city.”
– Chris, Netherlands
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