Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
COFFEE SHOPS & CANALS IN AMSTERDAM
Blissful bike rides along the canals and beautiful lush parks make spring in the Netherlands a spectacular and colorful dream. Featuring more canals than Venice and the most cultural attractions per capita in the world.
A pilgrimage to Europe’s most progressive city is a rite of passage for all study abroad students, especially in the spring when the colors are most striking. With something for foodies, culture buffs, art aficionados, and everyone in between, it’s sure to be a massive hit whether you’re flying solo or bringing the whole squad.
Lose yourself amongst works of Monet and Van Gogh, find a unique souvenir at a perfectly curated vintage store, and take an iconic boat ride down the canals with your friends while sipping a world-class Dutch brew in the fragrant spring air. In a place full of coffee shops where friendships flourish, there’s no finer place for buds than Amsterdam.
Dates: Feb. 18 – 20, 2022
An authentic Amsterdam experience
These are the times of our lives – let’s make them matter
Friday
coffee shop crawl
Once you’ve arrived in Amsterdam, get ready to hit the ground running with opportunities to go on walking tours, check out the coffee shops, and explore at your own pace. We’ve got a welcome party with drinks (of course) and delicious Dutch bites served up by Amsterdam’s finest local food trucks. Get on Amsterdam’s wavelength, meet your new friends, and start an epic weekend with a bang.
Saturday
Saturday nightlife
Fuel up for another packed day with bottomless brunch, and then get ready to explore Amsterdam’s vintage shops, flea markets, cafes, and museums. In the afternoon we’ll cruise the canals to the beats of our own exclusive DJs, beer in hand and gorgeous springtime flowers along the way. Swing by the hotel to get prepped, because we’ve booked out one of Amsterdam’s best clubs for Saturday night, and your favorite artists are on the roster.
Sunday
tour the Heineken factory
You’ll have another bottomless brunch, and Sunday will be for checking out any of the spots we’ve missed and checking off any more bucket list items. Most people fly out Sunday, but if you’re lucky and have another night with us, Sunday afternoon is when we tour the Heineken factory and chase some beer tasting with a fancy dinner. Next stop let’s go for a change of scenery and head to the Mediterranean, for a wild weekend in Barcelona.
The Abroad Connection makes the most of your semester by visiting the cities and destinations you’ve been dreaming about.
JAN – APR 2022
Our students
“[Amsterdam,] The Netherlands was not in my top places to visit when I first arrived, but is the only place I have been back twice now. The energy of the people is amazing, and I have completely fallen in love with all of the gardens and beautiful parks.”
CEA Paris, Fall 2021. Public Health major from Northern Arizona University
Spring Semester
Ready when
you are.
