Going to College in the Netherlands: An American Perspective
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Going to College in the Netherlands: An American Perspective
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Summary
Leiden University undergraduate Fletcher Barton shares how and why he left Texas for college in Europe. He also offers tips on deciding if it fits your goals well, what to expect, and how to get ready.
That's, you know, I, I get to learn so much more about the world and I get so many more opportunities to, to try new things like like new cuisines or practicing a lot of different languages.
Useful Resources
Search By Country - Beyond The States
Admission and application - Leiden University
We’re Moving to Europe Community Pre-Launch Survey
Production Team
Host and Researcher: Casey Kelly-Barton – We’re Moving to Europe
Producer and Editor: Magdalena Laas – Unscripted Creatives
Time Stamps
00:34 – Introduction to the episode: Topic overview – college in Europe
00:53 – Meet the guest: Fletcher Barton, archaeology student at Leiden University
01:26 – Fletcher shares his study path and plans
02:24 – Regional limitations of certain degrees (e.g., law, medicine)
03:18 – How studying abroad impacts long-term career goals
04:33 – When to evaluate the transferability of a European degree to the U.S.
05:12 – Challenges of changing majors in European universities
06:36 – Fields that transfer well between countries vs. those that don’t
07:06 – Comparing educational quality: Leiden vs. top U.S. schools
08:15 – Breakdown of tuition costs at Leiden University
08:38 – Scholarships and financial aid considerations
09:25 – Differences in the admissions process (U.S. vs. Europe)
10:52 – Conditional acceptance and financial proof requirements
13:02 – How Fletcher found Leiden and selected his program
14:00 – Using the “Beyond the States” tool to find English-taught programs
15:29 – What it was like settling into life and school in the Netherlands
16:53 – Bureaucracy, housing, banking, and other logistics
18:50 – Fletcher's experience as an American student abroad
20:07 – The social scene and student life in Europe
21:07 – European universities and the lack of traditional campuses
22:58 – Travel opportunities and transportation around Europe
25:11 – Practical advice for students and families considering this path
27:08 – Researching the right program and country fit
28:19 – Planning academic requirements early (e.g., AP classes)
29:25 – How to prepare between acceptance and arrival
30:03 – Learning the language and getting involved in campus life
31:12 – Working while studying and work permit limitations
32:26 – Cultural adjustment and food differences
34:22 – Final thoughts and wrap-up
Sound library
All the music was composed especially for the We’re Moving to Europe podcast by Sage Barton. Copyright 2025, Sage Barton.