UGA Exchange - Free University of Amsterdam : Reviews (Amsterdam)
The following program review responses have been selected for publication by UGA StudyAway
Program Evaluation
Molly Mei Heinlein,
Spring 2018 Participant
I always felt safe in the university and in Amsterdam.
Emily Louise Thurston,
Spring 2018 Participant
Amsterdam is extremely safe and Uilenstede is a great location to live.
Brianna Marie Whitney,
Spring 2017 Participant
courses were rigorous
Emily Louise Thurston,
Spring 2018 Participant
The class workload was different than UGA's and you have more independence to decide when to study.
Margaux Claire Officer,
Spring 2019 Participant
Classes require a lot of work outside the classroom! Not many assignments, but the few you do have aren't easy.
Margaux Claire Officer,
Spring 2019 Participant
Best city in the world.
Fall 2017 Participant
Typical dorm living situations
Molly Mei Heinlein,
Spring 2018 Participant
Housing was cheaper and much nicer than at UGA, although the shared spaces weren't the cleanest.
Margaux Claire Officer,
Spring 2019 Participant
Stay in Uilenstede! It's older and a little dingy but it's like staying at brumby or creswell, everyone you know is there so it makes it worth it.
Fall 2017 Participant
Cooked for myslef
Janelle Alexis Hampton,
Spring 2018 Participant
I was responsible for all my meals
Molly Mei Heinlein,
Spring 2018 Participant
I loved the buddy program! It was a great way to locals.
Emily Louise Thurston,
Spring 2018 Participant
You mostly interact with other ESN/ISN exchange students instead of Dutch students.
Brianna Marie Whitney,
Spring 2017 Participant
Though Vrije University has rigorous courses, I highly recommend studying abroad in Amsterdam and living at Uilenstede
Margaux Claire Officer,
Spring 2019 Participant
Stay in Uilenstede and get a swapfietz bike! Best semester ever.
Brianna Marie Whitney,
Spring 2017 Participant
Studying abroad in Amsterdam truly was life changing- I made lifelong friends, traveled frequently, and had adventures of a lifetime
Janelle Alexis Hampton,
Spring 2018 Participant
This was the single greatest experience of my life.
Emily Louise Thurston,
Spring 2018 Participant
Sign up for this exchange if you want to experience the best five months of your life!