Amsterdam students

In the next few articles we will be introducing new students that are currently preparing for their adventures as students at VU Amsterdam.

Photo: Kinkerstraat Amsterdam, Image Source: Elena The Netherlands is the great, amazingly permissive country of tulips bikes and windmills. That is, if you can afford to live here. Nevertheless, the expensiveness that one experiences as a tourist can be easily avoided. Living in this colorful country is surprisingly affordable. There is a possibility to avoid most of the unnecessary spending with only a little bit of planning and clever thinking. After all, Dutch people appr

Buying second hand clothes is great! It’s great because everything is unique, it’s cheap and it’s more sustainable (yay for less child labour!). However, if you’re like me, you’ve probably noticed something strange about the vintage/second hand shops you can find in central Amsterdam... They look the same!! I mean, sure, you may only find those retro Adidas sneakers in blue AND with purple geometric shades on the outer rubber in that one shop, but somehow the theme of the clo

Amsterdam is an amazing city to live in and having a good time here can also fit a student-budget. Here are some tips that will help you enjoy the city without spending too much. FOOD If you're tired of cooking every day or just want to hang out with your friends while having something to eat, go to Leidsekruisstraat! This street is popularly refered to as the "5 euro street", because most restaurants offer meals for that price. Most of the restaurants offer Italian or Argent

Want to get that summer body, or just better yourself for your own happiness as opposed to pleasing others because the societal value of beauty is a very flawed concept? It’s time to work out! If you’re one of the fortunate ones to be lucky enough to get accommodation in Uilenstede, or any other place that’s between a kilometre or three away from it, then a great deal to indulge in is the VU Sports Centrum that’s right in the heart of the place. Let me give you a little descr