Netherlands

Location: The Netherlands

Semester: Spring 2026

Course Information: International Studies – 3 Credit Core Course

Lead Faculty: Dr. Kimberly Whitehead

Travel Assistant: Professor Ball

Course Title: Waves of Change: Exploring Ocean Trade Through History 

Course Code: IS 398 The Netherlands

Course Description: 

“Waves of Change: Exploring Ocean Trade Through History” invites students from diverse backgrounds to delve into the intriguing world of shipping and trade. This program examines how goods are transported across the globe and highlights the vital role we each play in this important relationship we have with each other and our planet.

Participants will explore the rich history of ocean trade, particularly in the Netherlands, while engaging with contemporary issues such as sustainability and ethical consumption. Through stimulating discussions and interactive activities, you’ll uncover how the shipping industry connects us all and discover ways your choices can impact the world positively.

Tentative Travel: The Netherlands 

Travel Dates: Spring break – 2026

Cost/Course Fee: TBA

Housing/Accommodations: Local Hotels. Rooms are double or triple occupancy only.

Contact: kwhitehead@andersonuniversity.edu or studyabroad@andersonuniversity.edu for more information.

Eligibility Requirements: Anderson students are eligible to enroll in an international study course (AU Abroad) with their advisor’s approval. This includes freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. However, scholarship eligibility depends upon class rank, GPA and financial need.

AU Abroad Scholarship Eligibility: Scholarships are awarded to help reduce the cost of the travel fee, which is an additional charge as part of student’s registration for the program. The AU Abroad scholarship ranges up to $1,000.00 and is awarded upon eligibility, GPA and financial need.  To be eligible for the AU Abroad scholarship, students must be a junior or senior. However, students who are sophomores in the nursing and/or education major are eligible for the AU Abroad scholarship. (This exception is made because nursing and education majors have limited availability for classes in their junior and senior year.) First-year students are not eligible for the AU Abroad scholarship but can register and take any international studies course with academic approval. 

Registration: Students can register for the class during open registration for the Spring 2026 semester. Students should speak with their academic advisor regarding how the IS 398 (AU Abroad) course will be used for their academic plan before applying online for this class. (Students can only apply for one AU Abroad course during the semester.)

Payment Plan Details:

Course Fee (Travel fee): TBA
Note: Please see payment due dates for course fee when provided. This fee must be paid in advance (before the spring 26 tuition bills are due) in order to confirm flights, tours, and accommodations. 

See “payment due dates” for more information. You can
prepay the course/travel fee in full instead of payments if you prefer.
Payment Due Dates: TBA

Non-refundable policy – Please see full policy here.

Link to payment: TBA 

Passport: While you can register for IS 398 without a passport. It is recommended that you expedite your passport application or renewal if you need to do so. Passport processing has been delayed, and you need to show proof of passport application within two weeks of registering for the class to the Center for Global Engagement to maintain course registration if you do not have one at time of registration.  Passports are not required at time of course registration. However, you need a valid passport which is at least six months current to travel. Passports are taking longer to process by the US State Department. Please allow 6 months for renewals or initial passport applications.

Itinerary: TBA 

Included: Round trip airfare, breakfast at the hotel each morning, accommodations, and entrance to tours as listed on the itinerary.

Exclusions: Transportation to the airport: Please note that we do not provide transportation to the airport. Flights are not determined at this time and are normally out of ATL. However, it can also be GSP or CLT. We do not provide transportation to the airport or cover the cost for this expense. It is up to you to get to the airport and back. Meals: Normally, only breakfast at the hotel is included. You are responsible for your meals, refreshments, and all food/snacks while abroad. Government Id: Passports and any required official documentation to enter the country are not covered and students are required to pay these charges. Visas are not currently required, however if this changes, students are responsible for any visa fees. Vaccinations: Check with the CDC and your doctor to see if you need to update any vaccinations for the country. Anderson University does not give medical advice and we also do not cover any required vaccinations. At this time COVID vaccines are not required for travel. Baggage Fees: Normally on an international flight, one bag can be checked for free. Additional baggage fees whether for extra luggage or due to over luggage weight, will not be covered and is the responsibility of the student.  Additional Tours/Sites: Entrance fees to places not listed on the official itinerary are not covered. Personal Expense: Students should bring additional funding to help cover personal expenses while abroad including funding for meals, personal expenses, gifts, etc…