BeatrizJul 4, 20193 minIntroducing: BeatrizWe would like to introduce you to our new student and blogger Beatriz! She knows exactly what are you going through as the start of your stu
HannahJun 3, 20193 minIntroduction week: Worth it?As the last few weeks of university for this semester are slowly passing by, the new academic year is basically right around the corner. (I
Sara Maria @ssaraelfMay 23, 20193 minFinding friends after the big moveWe as humans are social animals. We have the primal need to have people around us and to have social interactions. Friends are an...
David W. CarsonMay 20, 20197 minWest Highland WayUp on the mountain the rivers they run clear. Up on the mountain the wind whispers in your ear. Sings the song of all the ages sings the...
Rohit ShawApr 27, 20192 minUpdate - Then and NowOne and a half semesters in, and here I am. I must say, it has been an incredible journey so far; many ups and downs, many new...
Student bloggerMar 27, 20191 minPart 3 - RoadtripDriving like an Italian - Michele and David share a story of their first adventure outside the city and the near catastrophe that ensued...
Student bloggerMar 20, 20191 minPart 2 - Favorite Parts of TownWhat to make of the Dutch, their language, and the wonderful city they call home. Michele and David share a few of their favorite places...
Student bloggerMar 13, 20191 minPart 1 - Arriving in AmsterdamArriving in Amsterdam, first impressions of the dorm room, getting settled. Listen in as Michele Quaranta and David Carson open a three...
HannahFeb 22, 20193 minUpdate - Then and NowI did it, I just finished my first semester at university. About six months ago, I had the great opportunity to upload my first article on h
Juan IgnacioJan 29, 20194 minA tale about my desk.A trembling warm light, which could only come from a natural fire, flickered over the table. My eyes were stuck on its wood planks but my...
Rohit ShawJan 15, 20191 minAmsterdam Light FestivalYou must've seen (or heard of) the Amsterdam Light Festival by now. No, they're not the decorative lights that you see over the city...
John EllisJan 15, 20193 minA New Year in AmsterdamWell, we’re back. The university has once again opened its doors to the hundreds of students eager to learn, or get attendance marks, at...
HannahJan 10, 20193 minCity Day Trip Destinations in the Amsterdam AreaNo matter whether you need a light at the end of the dark third term tunnel or you have a bit of extra time at your hands, it might be a nic
Sara Maria @ssaraelfJan 9, 20192 minHours spent on studyingHave you ever wondered how much time do bachelor psychology students spend on the university? What type of classes and other school work...
David W. CarsonJan 6, 20193 minLos Pollos Hermanos...Tasked with the objective of describing life at Uilenstede, one of the many housing options for international students in Amsterdam, I...
John EllisDec 18, 20184 minChristmas Dinner - Student StyleIts nearly Christmas, a time to give and to receive, but for exchange students, also a time to say goodbye to your friends for a few...
Juan IgnacioDec 14, 20182 minSome lesser-known museumsThere is a great amount of good museums in Amsterdam, but you can't miss these two from neighboring cities.
Sara Maria @ssaraelfNov 30, 20182 minDealing with homesicknessWhen you move to a new place experiencing some kind of homesickness is expected. Some people experience it much more strongly than others...
Juan IgnacioNov 29, 20182 minA trial at the International Criminal CourtUniverstity isn't only about classes, it offers you a lot of opportunities, and travelling is one of them. The International Criminal...
John EllisNov 15, 20184 minHow Englishmen Bond over the Strangest of Things...Well, exams are over, and it has given me a chance to look back on the first period spent in Amsterdam.