Holland Study Abroad Summer 2018

Where are we going? Holland—officially known as the Netherlands The Hague—the political capital of the Netherlands Amsterdam—the cultural capital of the Netherlands The Dutch term for the Hague is “den Haag”

What Will We Study There? COMM 331 Argumentation and Debate Organized around the debate topic “The U.S. should join the International Criminal Court.” Two lectures before departure Three classroom lectures when we are there Debate assignments while we are there Time in the Hague is loosely structured Each day will some combination of class lecture or activity, debate assignments, observing at court, visiting a museum, tours and free time.

What Will We Do in Amsterdam Visit major art and historical museums Canal cruise Red light district tour Anne Frank House 2 nice group dinners Free time

What will we do in The Hague? Observe court proceedings at the International Criminal Court and other courts Visit other international institutions Tour Scheveningen Prison Lectures and workshops Hague After Dark Tour Major art museums Visit the beach 5 nice group dinners

Where Else Will We Go? Overnight in Rotterdam Day trip to Delft Optional weekend side trip to location of your choice, such as Paris, London, Brussels, Barcelona or Berlin

Language and Culture Local language is Dutch Most everyone speaks English Friendly people, friendly to Americans Can come off as a bit cold by American standards, but they really are nice The Hague area has 1 million people The Hague is a very international city Weather in the summer will be mostly warm, occasionally chilly and possible rain.

Den Haag

Den Haag Center

Peace Palace

M.C. Escher Museum in den Haag

Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam

Anne Frank House in Amsterdam

Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam

Brand New Modern Art Museum in Amsterdam

Famous Dutch Beers: Heineken and Amstel

Delft

Rotterdam

Housing In den Haag—24 nights You will stay in an apartment with other students. Kitchen, laundry and wireless In Amsterdam—5 nights You will stay in a hotel or something similar

Transportation Trains Trams and busses, Walking

Contacts, Safety, and Emergencies You will provide me with emergency contact information I will provide your family with contact information, including my cell phone number We will meet prior to departure to review basic information. Wi-Fi for your phone will work. Check with your data provider about data costs. We will register the trip with the State Department Dr. Johnson knows the area, can foresee problems, and deal with locals in the event of emergency We will have health insurance and travel insurance We will stay in safe neighborhoods

Payment Timeline Deposit: $500 November 15 Trip cost and air fare part 1: $2387 January 5 Trip costs and airfare part 2: : $2387 April 1 Tuition: $921 May 1 Insurance: $85 May 1

What’s Included Motor coach transportation: Airport Transfers OV Chipkaart (30 euro credit) Five nights Hotel Accommodation in Amsterdam One way train: Amsterdam-The Hague Twenty-two nights Apartment accommodation in The Hague Round trip train ticket: Amsterdam - Rotterdam One night Hotel Accommodation in Rotterdam 7 dinners

Itinerary Depart from LAX on June 11 Arrive in Amsterdam June 12 (one day later) June 12-16 in Amsterdam June 17-July 8 in the Hague July 9 fly home July 9 (same day) arrive home

Review of Application Process Fill out the application online through the Study Abroad website: http://global.ccpe.csulb.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10270 Once accepted, pay the various expenses by the deadlines to maintain your spot.

Things to Do Get or update your passport Pay all your trip expenses Start taking the stairs and walking

Pre trip meetings Monday May 28 Monday June 4