Field trips and tours for Maastricht, Netherlands
Most courses offered during the summer term and many offered during the semester will include field trips, excursions, and seminars to relevant sites in and around Maastricht. These are designed to complement your classroom instruction while making the most of your time in the Netherlands. More details will be available once you have selected your courses.
You can also participate in additional field trips organized by the host university, most of which are offered during the fall and spring semesters. Destinations are subject to change.
Dutch/ European Study Trip
Semester terms only
This multi-day trip takes place during orientation and provides a fascinating introduction to Europe’s past and present. During the study trip, you will explore historic landmarks, join guided city walking tours, and visit discipline-specific sites of interest. Previous destinations have included Germany and the Netherlands.
Paris Cultural Weekend
Semester terms only
Discover the grand boulevards and iconic architecture of the “City of Light” on this weekend trip, and see firsthand why Paris is a major center of science, commerce, finance, and the arts. Experience rich history, tasty cuisine, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and more in this enchanting European capital.
Dutch Day Trip/ Maastricht Day
All terms
Explore various historical and cultural highlights of Maastricht and the Netherlands. Semester students will have the opportunity to create their very own masterpiece at the Delft Blue Museum, while summer students will visit Zaanse Schans, a quaint traditional village with historic windmills, clog-making demonstrations, and cheese tasting.