Amsterdam students

We as humans are social animals. We have the primal need to have people around us and to have social interactions. Friends are an important part of our lives. Finding friends as an adult feels harder than when we were kids, and the thought of having to find a new social circle in a new country might be scary. But this post hopefully reliefs that scare a bit. First let me give you a very comforting thought: every international student is in the same situation. The country, the

Have you ever wondered how much time do bachelor psychology students spend on the university? What type of classes and other school work does their ordinary days consist from? In this post you get a little peek to university studies. I hope everyone has had a relaxing break and wonderful time over the holidays. But now Christmas break is over and university’s doors opened on Monday. Third period started and it’s time to get our heads back to the books. I thought it would be n

It is exam week at the VU and that means intensive studying and barely leaving the house. Or does it? Today, Hannah is sharing her favourite

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

A 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 is no news for anyone. But what we don’t really hear about is how it feels like to be on wheels here. When you are riding through Amsterdam you are faced with beautiful views no matter where you. Literally, no exceptions. Either on your way to the university or to have dinner at your friend’s house or even to do your groceries at the closest

The 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

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 country alien to you and your acumen for making a series of correct choices. Amsterdam is a plasma where ideas float and creativity breeds. VU Amsterdam encircles this by providing wonderful facilities and opportunities to its students, making their experience amazing. Photo: Questions? To answer your questions, 1. How is VU workload? Do you

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