Study Choice Program
Sint Maarten

Fall 2026

During the activities, you will be guided by professional college counselors and Caribbean students who will share their own experiences.

You will actively work through the following questions:

  • What am I going to do after my exam? Which program is right for me?
  • Should I go to college, or should I take a gap year first?
  • Where am I going to study? Should I stay, go to the Netherlands, or go to another country?
  • What else do I need to figure out, and what do I need to take care of?

Throughout the various modules, you’ll learn more about yourself and your potential, and how to make a conscious choice that’s right for you.

The school program

Workshop Kickstart Study Choice

In this workshop, you’ll learn about your dreams, interests, and talents, as well as the careers and educational programs that might be a good fit for you. You will develop an action plan to help you make an informed decision about your education.

During the workshop, we will be using resources such as the “Talent Game,” the workbook “How Do I Choose a Program,” and program overviews from the 11 universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands, the University of Curaçao, the University of Aruba, the full range of vocational education programs offered by all vocational schools in Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, and Sint Maarten, and bilingual vocational education in the Netherlands.

Workshop Student Journey

During this workshop, you’ll get a sense of what it’s like to study and live in the Netherlands, learn more about the things you’re curious about, find out how students experience it, and determine if it’s the right fit for you.

College Admission Interviews

You can contact your dean to schedule a college counseling session with a college counselor from a higher education institution.

Information Evening: Living and Studying in the Netherlands

College admissions counselors and Caribbean students currently studying in the Netherlands, in collaboration with DUO, will host an information session on student financial aid and on life and studying in the Netherlands.

The Study Choice Program is an initiative of the Consortium of Universities of Applied Sciences for Student Success of Caribbean Students. The program is led by professionals and Caribbean students from Arnhem & Nijmegen University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Inholland University of Applied Sciences in Leiden, NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, Saxion University of Applied Sciences, the University of Aruba (UA), and the University of Curaçao (UoC).