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My to-do list before coming to Amsterdam
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- Jan 24
- 3 min
What a Semester in Amsterdam taught me
Studying abroad is something I would recommend to anybody who gets the opportunity.
Student blogger
- Jan 20
- 3 min
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.
Student blogger
- Nov 15, 2022
- 2 min
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!
Student blogger
- Oct 27, 2022
- 4 min
Studying Innovation and AI in Amsterdam
Computer Science student Bridget Peterkin, our Academic Excellence Scholarship winner, shares her experiences of studying a semester abroad.
Student blogger
- Oct 18, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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
- May 24, 2022
- 3 min
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...
Student blogger
- May 10, 2022
- 2 min
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
Student blogger
- Apr 25, 2022
- 2 min
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
Student blogger
- Apr 12, 2022
- 2 min
7 steps to shine at your next exam
7 steps to shine at your next exam
Student blogger
- Mar 30, 2022
- 3 min
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...
Student blogger
- Jan 31, 2022
- 2 min
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.
Student blogger
- Jun 25, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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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