By Bella Getz ’24, staff writer

LVC students are invited to study abroad in Maastricht, Netherlands this summer, 2023.

The study abroad program in Maastricht is a four-week, six-credit program at Maastricht University. Students attending the trip will depart Saturday, May 13, and return Saturday, June 10.

“You’ll have the chance to learn both inside and outside of the classroom, through independent travel and nights out in your host city, with the support of both the host institution and LVC,” Jill Russel, the director of global education, said.

The study abroad experience in Maastricht offers a European business or comparative criminal justice course along with a mandatory intercultural communication course.

Dr. Douglas Gautsch, the assistant professor of business administration, will be teaching Business in the European Union, and Dr. Terrence Alladin, associate professor of criminal justice, will be teaching Comparative Criminal Justice.

These courses are not limited to business or criminal justice majors. Gautsch discussed the benefits of taking his European business course for any students interested in working for a large corporation after graduating.

“It gives students the opportunity to say to future employers that they understand European management,” Gautsch said. “It presents students with a much broader understanding of management.”

Maastricht is a train ride away from Germany, Belgium, France and the UK. Students have the opportunity to explore Europe on weekends and go on class excursions to a Belgium chocolate factory, a Dutch beer brewery and Brussels.

“You will not be disappointed with the investment and commitment you will make to the study abroad experience,” Russel said.

The deadline to apply for the study abroad trip to Maastricht is Feb. 1, 2023. Students can email Jill Russel for more information.