1. Queen Elizabeth High School
Joshua Rook
Studying Abroad
Queen Elizabeth High School

2. Why Abroad? Unique experience Culture International environment
Broaden your horizon
Enhances individual maturity
Internationally recognised degrees (Taught in English)
European Credit System (ECTS)
Even though you still have an international environment in UK universities, you don’t integrate with international people as much because it seems ‘easier’ to get along with other Brits.
Meet international people more frequently than in UK (not cliquey with other Brits)
Learn how to deal with various issues and situations in an environment which is new and unfamiliar (quite a challenge!)
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3. Why Abroad? Employability What makes you stand out?
Willingness to try new things
Cultural sensitivity, adaptability and language skills will be very much in demand once you graduate.
Why study abroad?
Even though you still have an international environment in UK universities, you don’t integrate with international people as much because it seems ‘easier’ to get along with other Brits.
Meet international people more frequently than in UK (not cliquey with other Brits)
Learn how to deal with various issues and situations in an environment which is new and unfamiliar (quite a challenge!)
QEHS – Studying Abroad

4. How much? (Amsterdam) Tuition fees 2013 - €1,835 (approx. £1583)
Other European countries are free!
Living expenses (€850-€1300/month)
Housing allowances available
€142/month grant from government from €500 overall cost (incl. utilities)
€135 for €450 overall rent
€365 basic rent got €142 off that (basically get some money refunded back)
Highest limit of living allowances
NOT STUDENT HOUSING ALLOWANCE (must live alone) – basic rent must below €374 and above €200/210 scalar
Grant 50 hours/month can get
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5. Application – does not affect UCAS
Country specific – uni specific
Netherlands – Studielink (deadline in April for Maastricht)
UvA – direct application
Motivation letter – similar to personal statement
Accept 20-25% of applicants
1/3 forced out
Dropout rate is approx 50% overall
15% leave voluntarily
Previous year 115 admitted 65 stayed for second year
Mathematics is essential – on the other hand it is doable, small entrance exam
Looking for ambitious people – want an internationally focused in their future prospects
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6. Things to consider Comparative quality of courses
Three years too much? (Erasmus)
Internationally minded, self-motivated & ambitious?
Accommodation – Search can be very long!
Accommodation – get sorted before you arrive, first year obliged to get you a room
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7. Hints & Tips Do Research! If possible, pay a visit
Course
Costs
Requirements
If possible, pay a visit
If accepted, get accommodation sorted out asap.
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8. Videos Study In Holland Why study in Holland?
Pre-departure - things to get sorted
Studying at University of Amsterdam (UvA)
Studying Economics and Business (BSc) - UvA
Accommodation – get sorted before you arrive, first year obliged to get you a room
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9. Useful Information STUDY IN HOLLAND UvA - Economics and Business BSc
How most European degrees work (ECTS)
World University Rankings
Start Magazine – ESSENTIAL
Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education and Research
Accommodation – get sorted before you arrive, first year obliged to get you a room
QEHS – Studying Abroad