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Paco
May 72 min read
Living in Uilenstede, all you need to know
Uilenstede, located in Amstelveen, stands as one of the largest student campuses in Europe, with more than 3500 rooms primarily...
Chaimae Chouba A.
May 18, 20232 min read
A tribute to life in Amsterdam
Have you ever closed your eyes and imagined yourself in a safe city sitting on a bench next to a tranquil canal, surrounded by stunning...
Student blogger
May 9, 20232 min read
Celebrating Ramadan and Eid with Friends in the Netherlands
Jihaan shares her experiences of finding new ways to celebrate customs and traditions from her home country in Amsterdam.
Student blogger
Oct 18, 20224 min read
Dutch culture vs. life at home
Catch up with Josefine, our Semester in Amsterdam Blogger, and learn about the cultural differences that she has noticed in Amsterdam.
Student blogger
Oct 4, 20223 min read
Settling in to student life in Amsterdam
How is settling into student life in Amsterdam and what are the biggest impressions during these first weeks? Josefine shares her experience
Student blogger
Jul 31, 20223 min read
Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into the World!
Introducing: Josefine, our newest student blogger from Denmark. Josefine is the Fall 2022 Semester in Amsterdam Blogger Scholarship Winner!
Student blogger
Jul 26, 20222 min read
Do you need a bicycle to survive?
Amsterdam is par excellence city for biking, but do you really need one if you are coming here to study? Are there any alternatives?
Student blogger
Jul 8, 20222 min read
Easy Day Trips from Amsterdam
Michael has 4 day trips for you, all easily reachable by train in less than an hour from Amsterdam. Bon voyage!
Student blogger
Jun 15, 20223 min read
Weather in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is known for windy and rainy weather. Is it all that bad? We asked Daria, current student to tell us about it
Student blogger
Jun 25, 20212 min read
Departure and Final Thoughts
Check out our Spring 2021 Semester in Amsterdam Blogger, Sophia's, final blog post! “Cover me in sunshine, shower me with good...
Student blogger
May 27, 20212 min read
Time Flies!
Check out the latest post from our Semester in Amsterdam blogger, Sophia, and hear about some of her last few weeks in Amsterdam. Hoi!...
Student blogger
Apr 28, 20212 min read
Academic Life at VU Amsterdam
Check in with our Semester in Amsterdam blogger Sophia and learn about academic life and online learning. Holaaa! As promised a blog...
Student blogger
Apr 23, 20212 min read
Amsterdam Food Walk
Check in with Sophia, our Spring 2021 Semester in Amsterdam blogger, and find out what she has been up to in her latest blog!
Student blogger
Mar 18, 20212 min read
Cross-Cultural Adjustments
Catch up with Sophia, our Semester in Amsterdam Blogger from Munich, Germany, and learn how she's adjusting to the Netherlands and...
Student blogger
Feb 22, 20213 min read
Arrival and First Impressions
After a slightly hectic adventure, Sophia was finally able to begin her Semester in Amsterdam! Read about her travels, arrival, and...
Student blogger
Nov 17, 20202 min read
Introducing: Linh Do
Introducing Linh Do, our newest blogger and bachelor student in International Business Administration. Learn about why she loves...
Student blogger
Nov 10, 20202 min read
Introducing: Eugenia
Our newest blogger, wannabe writer and bachelor student, Eugenia, is excited to share her journey through university and life as an expat
The Blog Team
May 1, 20202 min read
#VUatHome: Firsthand stories from students and staff: Marija
Welcome to our new series of interviews with students and staff. Let's find out how they are doing during these challenging times
Student blogger
Mar 13, 20191 min read
Part 1 - Arriving in Amsterdam
Arriving in Amsterdam, first impressions of the dorm room, getting settled. Listen in as Michele Quaranta and David Carson open a three...
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