Netherlands
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AFS Country Code: NED
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Placement
- Age Requirements: 16-18 (birthday between Oct 1990- Aug 1992
- Language Requirement:
- Health Restrictions:
- Graduates: Yes
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- Dress:
- Immunization requirements: No immunizations are required by NED schools
- Other:
Travel Information
- Visa:
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- Arrival & Orientation:
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Host Families
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- Extracurricular:
Academics
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Scholarships & Sponsored Programs
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Support Information
Information needed.
General Country Information
- Description: The Netherlands is a nation of very independent-minded people who are often characterized by their international outlook, tolerance of others' beliefs, and love of personal freedom. Half of the country lies below sea level on land created by walling off the North Sea with dikes. To keep towns from feeling overcrowded, citizens prefer to ride bicycles everywhere; you'll probably end up doing the same. The Netherlands also has an excellent public transportation system, taking you from the seaside to tiny villages to the ultra-hip capital of Amsterdam. Locals love water sports (frozen or not), and during the winter, ice skating across frozen canals is popular. The Dutch also have a strong sense of family, and meals are an important time to catch up on each others lives. The cuisine is simple, and represents a mix of European styles.
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