Exchange program — Follow the Chain
The program starts 1 September 2025 and 1 September 2026
Are you interested in the interconnectedness of global social issues? Want to deepen your skills and knowledge in social work? And learn how to apply creativity in working with people? This exchange program gives you all that in an international perspective.
Why Follow the chain?
Research a global chain
Together with your group you will dive into the power dynamics and injustices of global issues.
Use creativity in social work
Which creative area will you choose? Sports and Experience, Language and Sound, Visual Storytelling or Drama and Dance? Each course combines theoretical background with practical application.
Work on your communication skills with actors
Actors will join you in the classroom to practice your communication skills. Learn how to work with people who want to change, but don't know how to using strengthening or motivational interviewing.
Study with classmates from around the world
The students in our program are socially committed and actively engaged in societal issues. The strong student community is welcoming for all.
Gain theoretical knowledge
You will follow courses in two academic disciplines, where all theory is directly linked to social work practice. These will be sociology & psychology or philosophy & international law.
Quick facts about the Follow the Chain exchange program
Follow the chain
In this exchange program you will explore people and their place in the contemporary globalized world. Important concepts are globalization, power and inequality. You will dive into social issues and how they are globally connected. You will study the underlying power dynamics to get more insight in injustices and opportunities that come with globalization. And you will link this to the profession of social work.
School of Social Studies
As a professional, you have to deal with complex social issues. Issues like healthcare, quality of life, social quality and loneliness. But also parenting, inclusion, poverty and aging. Working on these issues requires groundbreaking and creative thinking and acting. That’s what we do here at the School of Social Studies.
Why study in the Netherlands?
The Netherlands has a large population of international students so you won’t feel alone. In fact, 1 in 10 students is an international student. Why do so many international students come here? Because the Netherlands has excellent, affordable higher education. It also has a thriving economy (18th in the world) so there are plenty of job opportunities. What’s more, the Dutch are open-minded and almost everyone speaks English.
Discover the city of Arnhem
Arnhem is the green and bustling capital of the province of Gelderland. With a population of around 160,000, the city has plenty to offer. Whether you’re into fashion or history, museums or pubs, concerts or nightclubs. And with its lovely green surroundings, you can also enjoy nature at its best.
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