Hello everyone! As we all know, the private rental market in the Netherlands is quite competitive, and many students might be interested...

Planning friend dates can be pretty exhausting with so many things to consider: weather, budget, number of people, location, activities,...

While studying in Amsterdam, many people make the mistake of not exploring other areas besides the famous city of the canals. To make the...

Is it worth learning Dutch or not? From a perspective of a non-Dutch speaking student in Amsterdam

Time flies when you’re having fun and studying hard, and it’s incredible to think how much has happened since I first set foot in Amsterdam.

Traveling on a budget can often seem like a daunting task, especially when it comes to booking flights. However, with a few smart tips...

In this blog, I want to introduce two museums located on the east side of Amsterdam's city center: ARTIS-Micropia and ARTIS-Groote...

How exciting to know that new friends are just around the corner Over the past year, I've moved by myself to two different cities. First...

Uilenstede, located in Amstelveen, stands as one of the largest student campuses in Europe, with more than 3500 rooms primarily...

Join Sophie on a Dutch adventure from King's Night to King's Day!

I still vividly remember the knot of nervous anticipation in my stomach as I lugged my suitcases through the dorm's entrance for the...

I made a list of some of my favorite parks, markets, bars and cafes in Amsterdam. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do :)

Settling into my new life Whenever I move to a new city, I find myself swept up in a rush of excitement. The possibilities the new place...

When life is a mess… Starting your studies at university can be very challenging, especially during your first year, as everything is...

Amsterdam is internationally well-known for its many museums. The popular Rijksmuseum or the legendary Van Gogh Museum are just some of the countless interesting sites Amsterdam has to offer! When residing in the city of Rembrandt, it's highly recommended to make the most of your stay by visiting as many exhibitions as you can. Visiting marvelous spaces such as the Rembrandt Huis or the Stedelijk Museum may be an incredible but also expensive experience. A standard ticket for

Today, I’m thrilled to share an opportunity that’s pivotal for us international students in Amsterdam: the chance to learn Dutch and...

We all know that studying at VU Amsterdam can be exhausting sometimes, so it's really nice to relax during weekends. In this blog, I'll...

Sofie shares how the course Imagining the Dutch has given a new understanding of Dutch culture and society

Are you curious about achieving academic success with a reading challenge such as dyslexia? Dive into Sofie's insightful post, where she...

In this blog post, Sofie, a Semester in Amsterdam student at VU Amsterdam, warmly introduces herself and divulges her story of how she...