Netherlands – Organizational Intercultural Communication

Snapshot

 

Program Details

• Program Type: Faculty Led
• Program Sponsor: School of Communication
• Language of Instruction:  English

Qualifications

• GPA: ISU cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher undergraduate, 3.0 graduate
• Major:  Communication majors and minors
  • Great for Organizational Communication and Leadership Majors
  • Outstanding program for Public Relations majors
• Class Standing:  Undergraduate and Graduate
• Participants must meet the standard eligibility and program specific requirements

Prerequisites

• Completion of 70 credit hours at ISU or other college/university prior to program departure
• Successful completion of COM 111 or COM 272 or obtained the Faculty Director's consent 

Excursions

• Excursions Included:  Yes, see location tab for more information.

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Academics

Students will earn 6 credits during the Hanze summer Communication program

• The course at Hanze University is broken into three "strands" that contain several modules. In combination, the course will equate to:
  • COM 372: Theory and Research in Intercultural Communication (3 credits) or  COM 390: Topics in Contemporary Communication (3 credits)
  • IDS 133.26 Studying Abroad in the School of Communication (3 credits)
• Graduate students may earn credit for COM 390. See the Faculty Director for details.

For more information, visit Hanze University

Location

Hanze University is located in the city of Groningen, a mere 2 hours from the capital city of Amsterdam

• The City:   With a population of just under 200,000 people, the city was voted #2 best student city with 1 in 5 being students.  Groningen has a lively and famous 24 hour nightlife, with a huge music scene, as well as a diverse selection of cultural activities (including museums, theatres, etc). The city boasts a marvelous blend of historical buildings as well as modern architecture.
• The Institution:  Hanze University of Applied Sciences is located 20 minutes by bus from the city centre.  With a student body of 26,000 students, the university is always bustling with things do to.  International students make up only 8% of the student population, allowing for a true immersion experience
• Campus Amenities:  a modern campus with workstations for individual or group work, cafeterias or canteens in each building, meditation center, campus wide WiFi, library, and campus counselling services. 

Excursions and Inclusions

• Excursions:  Past excursions have included a bike tour, city tour through Groningen, sightseeing tour through the Netherlands, visit Amsterdam and the Isle of Schiermonnikoog. A list of events with be provided during orientation.
• Inclusions:  Students are provided with a bicycle upon arrival. Students are given the opportunity to visit large multinational companies that play an important role in the contribution to the European economy.

Housing

Students will live in double occupancy residence halls within walking distance to campus.

• Distance to School: 10-20 minute bike ride from campus
• Roommates: Students should anticipate living with other study abroad students
• Meals: not included
• Amenities:  shared kitchen and bathroom, access to lounge areas and washing machines
• Security Deposit: None
• WiFi:  varies, recommended to bring an ethernet cable 

Budgets and Dates

Academic Calendar

• Late May - Mid June

*Dates are subject to change. Official program dates are listed on each semester’s Estimated Budget.

Estimated Budget

• Summer

To see how this program compares, view the Illinois State budget.

Scholarships

Visit the scholarship page for funding opportunities.

Program Contacts

Faculty Director

Dr. Pete Smudde
psmudde@IllinoisState.edu
(309) 438-7339

Study Abroad Advisor

Alex Ratcliff
alratcl@ilstu.edu