HannahJul 18, 20183 minIntroducing: HannahIn the next few articles we will be introducing some new students. We follow them throughout this exciting period of moving to Amsterdam! In
Juan IgnacioJul 11, 20183 minIntroducing: Juan IgnacioIn the next few articles we will be introducing some new students that are currently preparing for their adventures at VU Amsterdam. First u
JoséJan 12, 20183 minHow's Life: Victoria - someone always needed me to be somewhereI loved a full day of activities and that someone always needed me to be somewhere! I do miss this.
Ruben WassenaarDec 19, 20176 minDutch CultureA Strange and Alien World Captains Log: Day 95 of Dutch Expedition. It has been approximately 95 days since the S.I.A. (Semester in...
NickDec 6, 20173 minTodd's Dutch diaries: Van Gogh & Waffles, or Todd’s day in AmsterdamTodd is a 21 year old student who has just moved to Amsterdam. These small stories will try to shed some light on international student...
RubenNov 17, 20175 minAcademic impressions of VU AmsterdamView from VU A Difficult, But Rewarding, Experience My university career has been one of the most difficult and rewarding journeys I have...
RubenOct 10, 20174 minCross-Cultural AdjustmentsMy time in Amsterdam is now almost crossing the two-month mark and I can now firmly say that I have settled into my new home away from...
JoséOct 6, 20172 minMy first days in the city of bikesA little more than one month since I landed in Amsterdam has passed and I discovered that life here happens on wheels. Yes, I know, this...
Martina & AnnaSep 29, 20173 minLife after VUThe academic year 2016-2017 has well come to an end now and this means that we say goodbye to some of our team members and welcome a few new
HarshJul 10, 20176 minJosé's questions answered:The below article is a response to José's article about moving to the Netherlands. Dear Jose, I admire your courage to study abroad in a...
ElenaJun 16, 20176 minWhat to expect when you are expating? Money, money, moneyPhoto: Kinkerstraat Amsterdam, Image Source: Elena The Netherlands is the great, amazingly permissive country of tulips bikes and...
HarshMay 30, 20175 minTake a Chill-Pill : Tips and Tricks to Hack the ExamsThe exams are round the corner and you are petrified with stress and anxiety. You missed a few crucial classes and now you need a sturdy...
HarshMay 10, 20171 minA Biketrip to ZaandamSometimes it's good to get out of the city and experience nature, the famous Dutch skies and endless horizons. I did during a bike trip...
NinaMay 8, 20172 minThe Green Living Lab - the Green Student Bootcamp ChallengeThe Green Student Bootcamp Challenge Did you know there is a secret garden hidden right next to the campus of the VU? It’s not very big,...
ArashApr 4, 20172 minThe GymWant to get that summer body, or just better yourself for your own happiness as opposed to pleasing others because the societal value of...
ArashApr 1, 20173 minThe nightbusSo it’s 5 in the morning, the entourage, 8 strong, that you left campus with, has now dwindled to a measly 3. Your head’s spinning, the...
AnnaMar 31, 20171 minZero Days (2016)- More than a cool spy storyZero Days is a documentary by the American director Alex Gibney, which picks apart the media scandal following the discovery of the so...
HarshMar 31, 20175 min8 must-haves for students in AmsterdamHere is a list of thngs that will make your life in Amsterdam easier: 1. The BSN number BSN, or 'burgerservicenummer' is a citizen...
ArashMar 28, 20173 minYour guide to buying a bike in AmsterdamThere’s an event in town, you’ve lost your OV chipkaart, you’re waiting to get your next instalment of money again, considering the fact...
ElenaMar 27, 20173 minWhat to expect when you are expating? CyclingMaybe the most characteristic thing about Amsterdam is the amount of bicycles on the street. So, when it comes to planning a life in this...