Business in Arnhem, the Netherlands
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DAYS |
CITY |
ACTIVITY |
Week One |
Nijmegen |
Arrive in Amsterdam, transport to Nijmegen and check-in to housing. Orientation meeting and tour of Nijmegen by Dutch students. Classes this week include seminars on Dutch and European Culture and Economy, followed by a business case on Flora Holland. |
Week Two |
Nijmegen |
Various seminars covering topics in European Logistics, Consumer Behavior and Business Law |
Week Three |
Arnhem |
Business Management Game -- work together with other students making executive decisions in multicultural groups. |
Accommodation
You will be housed in off-campus shared housing on the basis of self catering in the village of Groesbeek, near Nijmegen. Each modern bungalow sleeps 5-6 people in double bedrooms and has a bathroom and fully equiped kitchen. Bed linen and towels are included. Wireless internet is available for free. During your stay, you can use the facilities such a a gym, swimming pool and spa for free. Meals are not included in the housing arrangement.
Program Cost
Program cost is $ 1,200 EUR, excluding roundtrip airfare to Amsterdam, meals, and TAMIU tuition/fees.
Timetable for Applications and Payment
| 4 March | Application and $200 non-refundable application fee due to OIE |
| 11 March | Program Installment of $ 1,000 |
| 16 April | Remaining program balance due (depending on exchange rate) |
Applications will not be processed unless they are completed and received by the stated deadline.
Application Process
1) Turn in your TAMIU study abroad application and fee and ABS application by the recommended deadline.
2) As soon as you have received approval/ confirmation of your acceptance, you may apply for any of the TAMIU study abroad scholarships for which you qualify.
3) Print out a Financial Aid Budget Form and see your Financial Aid Advisor to have your budget updated
4) Complete and turn in your Waiver and Liability Packet by 1 May 2010
Application Links
| TAMIU Study Abroad Application | ABS Study Abroad Application |
| Financial Aid Budget Form |
Study Abroad Scholarships
TAMIU/OIE offers two scholarships for study abroad, the International Education Fee Scholarship and the Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Scholarship. Qualified TAMIU students may complete their application and supporting documents and submit them to OIE together with their study abroad application. You will be notified via email of your award and the award disbursement date. If you qualify for both scholarships you can be awarded between $1,500 - $2,500.
Course Information
All students are required to enroll for a total of 3 SCH either in BA 4399 or MGT 4399.
Program Requirements
Students must have been approved by Ms. Maggie Blasco, A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business undergraduate advisor for acceptance into this program.
Refunds**
Withdrawal from a study abroad program must be made in writing to OIE. The application fee of $200 is non-refundable, unless TAMIU cancels the program. The application fee will be applied to your total program cost. After this, TAMIU will refund recoverable tuition and costs as determined by OIE. Refunds will be calculated from the date OIE is notified in writing of your intent to withdraw. TAMIU is not responsible for indirect costs paid directly by students, including but not limited to passport fees, vaccinations, and transportation costs.
Contact Information
Jannet Garcia/Marina Hinojosa
Office of International Education
Division of International Programs, PH 301
P: 956.326.2565
E: studyabroad@tamiu.edu
*TAMIU reserves the right to make changes to this itinerary as deemed appropriate by the program director due to unforeseen circumstances. However, every effort will be made to adhere to the itinerary as closely as possible
**TAMIU reserves the right to adjust program fees or cancel any program without prior notification; however, every effort will be made to provide information on cancellations in a timely manner. In the event of cancellation, TAMIU will refund application fees and recoverable program fees.