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Jan 20, 20233 min read
Saying goodbye to Amsterdam
As Josefine's semester in Amsterdam comes an end she reflects upon what she learned and experienced over the past months.
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Nov 15, 20222 min read
Never a dull day in Amsterdam
Life in Amsterdam never gets dull. Josefine shares her favourite things to do in Amsterdam, from museums to markets and good restaurants!
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Oct 27, 20224 min read
Studying Innovation and AI in Amsterdam
Computer Science student Bridget Peterkin, our Academic Excellence Scholarship winner, shares her experiences of studying a semester abroad.
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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.
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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
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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!
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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?
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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!
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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
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Student blogger
May 24, 20223 min read
Housing in Amsterdam- all you need to know
Are you moving to Amsterdam soon? Did you arrange your accommodation already? Our blogger Maria collected useful information you need to...
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Student blogger
May 10, 20222 min read
Where to? Albert Cuypmarkt
Our blogger Ana takes you to the busiest market in Amsterdam, where you can find everything from fresh fruit to Dutch sweets and second hand
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Student blogger
Apr 25, 20222 min read
Why I joined the Erasmus Student Network — and why should you join, too!
Joining a student associations is a great way to find friends and the sense of community - just what every international student needs when
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Student blogger
Apr 12, 20222 min read
7 steps to shine at your next exam
7 steps to shine at your next exam
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Student blogger
Mar 30, 20223 min read
The VU Honours programme
Our student Karolin Wald is eager to share her experience of The VU Honours programme, an extra-curricular programme that helps broaden...
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Student blogger
Jan 31, 20222 min read
How I ended up joining the Semester in Amsterdam program
Our Academic Excellence scholarship winner, Augusto, writes about his expectations and why he choose our university.
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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...
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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!...
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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...
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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!
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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...
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