USAC The Netherlands: The Hague - Undergraduate Courses

Stepping into a new culture can be daunting and yet exciting at the same time. When I first arrived to The Hague I was so excited to finally experience life in another country and culture, but I quickly realized how scary and difficult it can be to remove yourself from the familiar, the comfortable. To me, studying abroad is all about learning to expand your horizons and put yourself out there. It is the perfect opportunity to discover yourself in a new way and grow as a person. I was very nervous that I would go through this experience without making any real friends, but boy was I wrong. I made some of the closest friends I've ever had and now I have meaningful connections across Europe! I would be lying if I said there weren't some tears shed at the airport when I left. Thuas is such a good school in my opinion. The building itself is gorgeous, but the people are even better. It's a welcoming environment with classes taught by passionate instructors. I enjoyed all of my lecturers during my exchange. Also, the city itself has so much to offer. Exploring the beach, new cafes and parks are some of my favorite memories there. Another cute town super close is Delft, which I highly recommend. So fun to explore especially once spring and summer finally arrive. Amsterdam is also pretty close, and that city quickly became my favorite in the world these past several months. Dutch weather may be windy, but trust me the second the sun comes out everything seems to come to life around you, it's really a cool thing. I can't recommend The Hague enough, but in general I believe that doing a study abroad will benefit you no matter where you go!

I had such an amazing time in The Hague! I learned so much about the rich history of the city. I met so many wonderful people who helped me along the way. I attempted to learn Dutch, and was able to understand a decent amount by the time my program finished. I would love to visit again.

Studying in The Hague was one of the best experiences of my life. The university really made an effort to make us feel welcome, and the other exchange students were all very nice. It was amazing to meet so many people from so many cultures. The Hague is a beautiful city and I recommend it to anyone looking to study in The Netherlands! It is also very close to a few other countries which makes it easy to travel!