The Foreign Service Journal, June 2022

70 JUNE 2022 | THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT Meal plans, or catering, are also variable, with some universities offer- ing robust plans and others expecting students to be almost completely inde- pendent. As Dr. Zwitserloot explains, “Dutch universities do not usually offer housing, however, and students are expected to be independent and proac- tive. That’s something to keep in mind before you go Dutch.” In short, where students will eat, live, study and play are all important factors to their well-being and success. Self-awareness and awareness of the situation are critical issues to consider when investigating options. Is it possible to study abroad while studying abroad? Some might think that students will be excited enough to study abroad and, therefore, would not want to seek a study abroad experience from a foreign university. Many students who are drawn to these kinds of experiences want even more though—and they can find them through the Erasmus pro- grams, which allow for study abroad throughout the European Union. As a result of Brexit, however, U.K. universi- ties no longer participate in this pro- gram and are in the process of negotiat- ing various bilateral agreements. Many universities throughout Ireland, the U.K. and Europe also offer exchange programs at other universi- ties, including American universities, and for the same tuition that the student is paying the overseas university. One If the chosen university is accredited by its national Ministry of Education, students can feel confident that their degree will be recognized in the U.S. for employment.