International Programs
101 Weingart
Tel: (323) 259-2533
Fax: (323) 341-4976
ipo@oxy.edu

      The Netherlands: Amsterdam-Sexuality,
      Gender and Identity/School for International
      Training (SIT)

Eligibility: GPA of 2.7. Previous college level coursework
or other significant preparation in sexuality, gender and/
or identity studies required.

Dates: Fall: 1st week September – Mid-December.  
          Spring: 1st week February – Mid-May

Location: Amsterdam. Excursions to Berlin and London,
as well as locally. 

Program Structure: This is an island program.  Courses
taught for program participants only by host-country
professors and specialists.  The program includes a significant
independent study project.

Academic Program: 
Introduction to Dutch Language and Culture ~ 4 credits
Sexuality, Gender and Identity Seminar ~ 6 credits 
Field Study Seminar ~ 2 credits
Independent Study Project ~ 4 credits
TOTAL OXY CREDITS 16 
Note that SIT does not allow students to take courses
on a credit/no credit basis.

Students should work carefully with the academic staff on-site
to construct an academic program totaling no fewer than sixteen
credits.  A maximum of sixteen Oxy credits will be awarded for
the semester.

Housing: Homestay. 

Number of Students: Up to four Occidental Students.
Whole group approximately 20.

Scholarships: SIT offers scholarships. Find out more
at the following link: SIT scholarships.

Faculty Contact: Robert Ellis

                       Link to SIT’s Web site