1. To whom and by when should I submit the Distance Learning Course synthesis papers?
Upon completion, all three synthesis papers should be emailed to the coordinating professor at your Host university and with Prof. Paul Van Steen (European NEURUS coordinator) cc'ed on the email. Papers should be submitted at the end of the semester prior to your departure or immediately after your arrival at your Host institution.
2. What are the foreign language class options in my Host city? How much do language classes cost?
All U.S. students are required to enroll in either a German language course (Berlin, Vienna) or a Dutch language class if in Groningen.
Vienna: WU offers Business German classes (beginner to advanced levels) in the fall semester. Contact the International Office at http://www.wu.ac.at/io for more information as soon as you arrive in Vienna. Classes have registrations deadlines and limited seats. As an exchange student you can enroll in these classes for free.
Groningen:There are two options for language courses in Groningen, an intensive three-week course in August OR a semi-intensive course that starts in September and ends in early December. Here is the link to the language course options: (http://www.rug.nl/talencentrum/taaltrainingen/nederlandsvanderstaligen/index)
Intensive: http://www.rug.nl/talencentrum/Taaltrainingen/Nederlandsvanderstaligen/jaarprogrammanederlands
Semi-intensive: http://www.rug.nl/talencentrum/Taaltrainingen/Nederlandsvanderstaligen/jaarprogrammanederlands
Costs of the language courses:http://www.rug.nl/talencentrum/overhettalencentrum/tarieven/tarievennederlandsvooranderstaligen?lang=en
Registration and payment of the courses: http://www.rug.nl/talencentrum/Taaltrainingen/inschrijving (you pay directly)
Berlin:
U.S.:
3. Do I have to enlist in any other classes at the Host institution? Are these mandatory?
Vienna: It was not required to do so at WU, but students have the freedom to attend lectures and seminars as they like.
Groningen: Paul van Steen teaches a course called Spatial Policies, Spatial Problems, which is a survey course for international students. Topics include: physical geography, cultural geography, the city of Groningen, water management, housing, bicycle infrastructure, demography, religion, sports and leisure, and more. This is NOT mandatory, although there are three general options on participating in this course.
1) Taking the course for credit (to be arranged with Paul van Steen and Brian Deal);
2) Participating in lectures and excursions on an “as-interested” basis. Writing papers could be an option to gain focus for NEURUS research, but is not mandatory;
3) Not being involved in the course in any capacity.
The course offers a great foundation for understanding how planning operates in the Netherlands while also providing historical and current trends in the field. Regardless of attending the lectures, the excursions are a great opportunity see parts (or most of) the Netherlands, specifically focusing on urban planning. There are other courses available at the University of Groningen, and a number of which are in English. Talk with Paul van Steen ([email protected]) in regards to personal interests, and he will help to coordinate classes and/or professors relevant to your NEURUS research.
Berlin:
U.S:
4. How should I connect with the NEURUS coordinator at my Host institution?
Vienna: Email prior to arrival, email and in person after arrival. It is also advisable to get in touch with the International Office at your host university immediately after arriving.
Groningen: Paul van Steen ([email protected]) is the host coordinator in Groningen, and will play an active part before you arrive, as well as during your stay in the Netherlands. Contact him via email upon notification of your acceptance into the NEURUS program and he will inquire about your arrival details and other logistical information.
Berlin:
U.S.:
5. How often do students typically meet with the NEURUS coordinator at their Host institution to receive feedback on their research?
Vienna: Ideally once a week at a fixed time. Coordinators are also available by appointment and via email. The meeting schedule is mutually agreed upon between all the students and the coordinating professor soon after arriving in your Host country.
Groningen: It varies each academic year, but NEURUS meetings generally occur bi-weekly with Paul van Steen. He will serve as your primary advisor while in Groningen, but is also the best person to go through to get a reference to an appropriate faculty member who has expertise in the area you are researching (this could also be someone in the community or another department).
Berlin:
U.S.:
Upon completion, all three synthesis papers should be emailed to the coordinating professor at your Host university and with Prof. Paul Van Steen (European NEURUS coordinator) cc'ed on the email. Papers should be submitted at the end of the semester prior to your departure or immediately after your arrival at your Host institution.
2. What are the foreign language class options in my Host city? How much do language classes cost?
All U.S. students are required to enroll in either a German language course (Berlin, Vienna) or a Dutch language class if in Groningen.
Vienna: WU offers Business German classes (beginner to advanced levels) in the fall semester. Contact the International Office at http://www.wu.ac.at/io for more information as soon as you arrive in Vienna. Classes have registrations deadlines and limited seats. As an exchange student you can enroll in these classes for free.
Groningen:There are two options for language courses in Groningen, an intensive three-week course in August OR a semi-intensive course that starts in September and ends in early December. Here is the link to the language course options: (http://www.rug.nl/talencentrum/taaltrainingen/nederlandsvanderstaligen/index)
Intensive: http://www.rug.nl/talencentrum/Taaltrainingen/Nederlandsvanderstaligen/jaarprogrammanederlands
Semi-intensive: http://www.rug.nl/talencentrum/Taaltrainingen/Nederlandsvanderstaligen/jaarprogrammanederlands
Costs of the language courses:http://www.rug.nl/talencentrum/overhettalencentrum/tarieven/tarievennederlandsvooranderstaligen?lang=en
Registration and payment of the courses: http://www.rug.nl/talencentrum/Taaltrainingen/inschrijving (you pay directly)
Berlin:
U.S.:
3. Do I have to enlist in any other classes at the Host institution? Are these mandatory?
Vienna: It was not required to do so at WU, but students have the freedom to attend lectures and seminars as they like.
Groningen: Paul van Steen teaches a course called Spatial Policies, Spatial Problems, which is a survey course for international students. Topics include: physical geography, cultural geography, the city of Groningen, water management, housing, bicycle infrastructure, demography, religion, sports and leisure, and more. This is NOT mandatory, although there are three general options on participating in this course.
1) Taking the course for credit (to be arranged with Paul van Steen and Brian Deal);
2) Participating in lectures and excursions on an “as-interested” basis. Writing papers could be an option to gain focus for NEURUS research, but is not mandatory;
3) Not being involved in the course in any capacity.
The course offers a great foundation for understanding how planning operates in the Netherlands while also providing historical and current trends in the field. Regardless of attending the lectures, the excursions are a great opportunity see parts (or most of) the Netherlands, specifically focusing on urban planning. There are other courses available at the University of Groningen, and a number of which are in English. Talk with Paul van Steen ([email protected]) in regards to personal interests, and he will help to coordinate classes and/or professors relevant to your NEURUS research.
Berlin:
U.S:
4. How should I connect with the NEURUS coordinator at my Host institution?
Vienna: Email prior to arrival, email and in person after arrival. It is also advisable to get in touch with the International Office at your host university immediately after arriving.
Groningen: Paul van Steen ([email protected]) is the host coordinator in Groningen, and will play an active part before you arrive, as well as during your stay in the Netherlands. Contact him via email upon notification of your acceptance into the NEURUS program and he will inquire about your arrival details and other logistical information.
Berlin:
U.S.:
5. How often do students typically meet with the NEURUS coordinator at their Host institution to receive feedback on their research?
Vienna: Ideally once a week at a fixed time. Coordinators are also available by appointment and via email. The meeting schedule is mutually agreed upon between all the students and the coordinating professor soon after arriving in your Host country.
Groningen: It varies each academic year, but NEURUS meetings generally occur bi-weekly with Paul van Steen. He will serve as your primary advisor while in Groningen, but is also the best person to go through to get a reference to an appropriate faculty member who has expertise in the area you are researching (this could also be someone in the community or another department).
Berlin:
U.S.:
