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We're Moving To Europe

We're Moving To Europe

著者: Host: Casey Kelly-Barton Producer: Magdalena Laas (Unscripted Creatives)
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A podcast for Americans who are curious and serious about relocating to a European country. For more resources and to join the conversation, find us on Substack at We're Moving to Europe.© We're Moving to Europe Podcast 旅行記・解説 社会科学
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  • Going to College in the Netherlands: An American Perspective
    2025/05/28

    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.

    First, there's the independence, which feels amazing. And this, this depends on, on the personality, of course, but I find the, the independence really exciting. And you get to explore a new country. At my university, there's people from all over the world.

    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.





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