Arrival and First Impressions
The second semester started and we welcomed new students. One of them is Farah, our newest blogger. Read about her first impressions and les
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Yuyu
Sep 12, 20192 min read
Goodbye China and good morning Netherlands!
Our student Yuyu had a very original way to say goodbye to her family and friends back home - she organised a concert where she was the star
Hannah
Jun 3, 20193 min read
Introduction week: Worth it?
As the last few weeks of university for this semester are slowly passing by, the new academic year is basically right around the corner. (I
Sara Maria @ssaraelf
May 23, 20193 min read
Finding friends after the big move
We as humans are social animals. We have the primal need to have people around us and to have social interactions. Friends are an...
Sara Maria @ssaraelf
Nov 30, 20182 min read
Dealing with homesickness
When you move to a new place experiencing some kind of homesickness is expected. Some people experience it much more strongly than others...
Juan Ignacio
Oct 19, 20183 min read
3 things that strike me about Amsterdam
Even within Europe you can feel a cultural shock, sometimes in the places where you don't expect it...Let's hear it from Juan which
Sara Maria @ssaraelf
Oct 16, 20183 min read
Finally unpacking my suitcases: Sara
Finding a long-term housing can be a struggle in Amsterdam. Most people face this struggle at some point. In this situation persistence and
John
Oct 11, 20183 min read
My first impressions of Amsterdam: John
Our newest edition to the bloggers team is John, an exchange student from UK. Let's hear how he decided to come to Amsterdam and bike a
David
Oct 2, 20182 min read
My first impressions of Amsterdam: David
Getting lost in Amsterdam with all the canals and similar-looking-streets is easy, but luckely David has a tip how to make sure you always g
Hannah
Sep 27, 20183 min read
My first impressions of Amsterdam: Hannah
Although Hannah has visited Amsterdam many times before now it's the first time she lives here. Read on to see what she thinks about it!
Juan Ignacio
Sep 25, 20182 min read
My first impressions of Amsterdam: Juan
Once you arrive to Amsterdam and start your studies here, you might be overwhelmed with meeting all the people and adjusting to the new teac
Nate
Sep 11, 20183 min read
Getting ready for Amsterdam: Nate
Last article in this series, about students starting international student life in beautiful Amsterdam. Read about Nate's plans and expe
Nate
Aug 1, 20183 min read
Introducing: Nate
In the next few articles we will be introducing new students that are currently preparing for their adventures as students at VU Amsterdam.
Hannah
Jul 18, 20183 min read
Introducing: Hannah
In the next few articles we will be introducing some new students. We follow them throughout this exciting period of moving to Amsterdam! In
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