1. Holland Study Abroad Summer 2018

2. 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”

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. Den Haag

9. Den Haag Center

12. Peace Palace

13. M.C. Escher Museum in den Haag

14. Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam

15. Anne Frank House in Amsterdam

16. Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam

17. Brand New Modern Art Museum in Amsterdam

18. Famous Dutch Beers: Heineken and Amstel

19. Delft

20. Rotterdam

21. 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

22. Transportation
Trains
Trams and busses,
Walking

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

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

27. Review of Application Process
Fill out the application online through the Study Abroad website:
Once accepted, pay the various expenses by the deadlines to maintain your spot.

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

29. Pre trip meetings
Monday May 28
Monday June 4