Description

The Central College Abroad program in Leiden, the Netherlands fosters an environment where students can take advantage of everything the city has to offer. Students find Leiden to be very manageable, allowing them to take in everything from its picturesque canals, ancient churches and towering windmills to aspects of modern Dutch culture. Leiden's location is great too, located only 30 minutes by train from Amsterdam and less than 15 minutes from The Hague! Personal attention on CCA's program is guaranteed from CCA's on-site resident director who provides on-site support, academic advising and a complete on-site orientation to the host city and country.

Highlights

* On-site resident director
* Housing in international dorms
* CCA courses taught in English by Dutch professors
* Courses also available at Webster University and Leiden University
* A two week intensive Dutch course is part of orientation
* Internship and service-learning opportunities are available
* Many cultural events/excursions that have in the past included: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, the Hague, and a three-day excursion to Belgium.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Please see our website for current prices.

Program Fees Include:

* Tuition
* Guaranteed housing in residence halls, including single or double room, bath and toilet, and kitchen and laundry facilities (no meals)
* Computer/internet access at Central College Abroad Center, on campus and in some residence halls
* Two-week orientation
* Excursions and cultural events such as a three-day trip to Belgium
* Internship and service-learning opportunities (optional)
* On-site resident director and support services
* A discount card for train travel in the Netherlands
* Personal Central College Abroad Advisor for pre-departure support
* Optional online pre-departure course
* Central College Abroad Student Survival Guide and Parent handbook
* International Student Identification Card (ISIC), which provides a wide range of discounts and special offers, including discounts on flights and ferries as well as at museums, bookshops and restaurants
* Transcript from Central College, a U.S. institution fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

scholarships are available. Please see our website for details.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

5 days

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Central College Abroad's Mission Statement

Central College Abroad fosters cross-cultural appreciation and foreign language development through high quality study abroad programs. Because study abroad is integral to an undergraduate education in an increasingly global society. Central College Abroad is committed to providing experiential and culturally intentional, tailored programs with personalized service to a wide range of students and institutions.

Year Founded

1965