Established in 1972, COST is a collaboration of 15 colleges and universities in the United States that provides opportunities for its students to have quality student teaching experiences in overseas settings. Grand Valley State University currently serves as headquarters and coordinates international placements.

*NOW ACCEPTING 2021 APPLICATIONS* Maastricht, Netherlands - This program is located in Maastricht, a vibrant university town in southern Netherlands near the borders of Belgium and Germany.

*2021 PROGRAM* MEPPEL, THE NETHERLANDS - This trip will examine many different cultural landscapes and how they overlap with the physical landscapes in which they are located. Students will participate field trip observations of many different locations throughout the trip