The Netherlands Experience

In the spring semester, students will participate in online seminars designed to provide students with an understanding of the Netherlands culture and history; an overview of the healthcare system with a focus on long-term care management in the Netherlands and the policies and regulations driving innovation in the long-term care sector in the Netherlands.

Once a student is accepted on the trip, they will need to enroll in HPA 499 Global Perspectives on Aging: Dutch Models of Care to obtain the 3 credits in the spring. Students will also need to enroll in HPA 499 for the .25 credits in the Maymester, which is when we will travel to the Netherlands.

Students will travel to the Netherlands during Maymester, from May 10-17, 2026. During our time in the Netherlands, students will participate in a series of experiences and deliverables designed to enhance the students understanding of the Netherlands' healthcare system and culture. To learn how the Netherlands achieves such impressive health outcomes, students will meet with expert researchers, healthcare administrators, and healthcare providers. The students will also have the opportunity to engage in intergenerational activities within the residential settings. 

The estimated program cost per student is $2,432, which includes all planned programming activities outlined in the tentative itinerary, as well as lodging, daily breakfast, and in-country transportation. Students are responsible for covering any additional in-country costs and their airfare. Participants are encouraged to explore the following funding opportunities.

• All scholarship options
• Embedded Programs Scholarship
• Student Engagement Network Grant 

Please contact Christina Daley with any additional questions at cxd249@psu.edu.

To apply for Global Perspectives on Aging: Dutch Models of Care, please visit our application page.

Students interested in Global Perspectives on Aging: Dutch Models of Care must provide:

• A maximum one-page, single-spaced statement detailing why you are interested in pursuing this opportunity and the skills and experiences you have obtained that make you a good candidate for this trip.
• Please list your GPA, Campus and Major/Minor you are currently enrolled in.
• Additionally, please list if you have traveled abroad in the past. If so, where have you traveled?
• A letter of recommendation from a faculty member or adviser is required at the time of application. Please provide an assessment of the applicant which answers the following:
  • In what capacity and for what length of time have you known the applicant?
  • Discuss the quality of work prepared by the applicant and the applicant's intellectual motivation.
  • List any special considerations of which we should be aware.
  • Include faculty or adviser's contact information (name, position, department, phone number, and email).

For questions, please email Dr. Christina Daley at cxd249@psu.edu.