STUDENT VISITING PROGRAM: SUMMER 2025
UCLA’s Academic Advancement Program (AAP) and Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) are proud to collaborate in the Student Visiting Program Summer 2025. The program will take from June 28-July 26, 2025 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. This program is open to AAP members interested in social justice, diversity, international issues.
Dive into the heart of global social justice issues and gain a deeper understanding of inequality, community activism, civic responsibility, and political engagement. Engage with pressing topics, learn from experienced activists, participate in enriching discussions, and connect with peers globally who share a passion for making a difference.
CRITERIA
In order for a student to qualify for the visiting program, they must meet the following criteria:
- Be an AAP student interested in social justice diversity, international issues and have demonstrated a strong interest/leadership in this area.
- Be a Junior or non-graduating seniors who will be returning for the 2025-26 academic year.
- Have a 3.0 GPA or better.
- Be Financial Aid eligible.
- Have an AAP full-time staff as a reference support.
- Submit a research question and 3000-4200 character essay. See instructions below.
- Be available for an interview, if selected.
- Ability to travel this summer from June 28 to July 26, 2025.
- Must have valid passport or secure one before departure.
- Must enroll in independent study through Chicana/o Studies Department (2-5 units) in Fall 2025 and complete paperwork before departing (June 26).
- Must turn in a written report by Finals week of Fall 2025.
- Complete a group project based on your experiences to be presented by Spring 2026.
- Ability to work independently and be able to present about their experiences to the AAP and UCLA community.
Important Dates:
Application Due: March 24 by 11:59 PM – Late applications will NOT be accepted.
Info Sessions: March 11 at 12:00 PM | March 12 at 6PM (Zoom)
Interview: April 7-11, 2025
Final Selection by April 15, 2025
Orientation/Reception: April 23, 2025
Departure from LA: June 28, 2025
Departure from Amsterdam: July 26, 2025
Program: June 28-July 26, 2025
Before beginning this application, you should have the following 3 items:
1. Research Question (600 maximum characters)
Based on your background, current interests, and future goals, please formulate a research question that fuels your curiosity and would like to explore in Rotterdam, keeping in mind the program objectives and planned activities.
2. Essay (3000-4200 characters)
Expand on why you would want to explore this question and submit an essay on your interest in the program and how it will enrich your UCLA education, including any previous experience in exploring social justice issues from a global perspective.
3. AAP Reference information including name, AAP unit, email and phone number.
For questions, please contact us at aapinfo@college.ucla.edu or at 310-206-1551