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Jan 15, 2019
1 min

Amsterdam Light Festival

You 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...

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John Ellis

Jan 15, 2019
3 min

A New Year in Amsterdam

Well, we’re back. The university has once again opened its doors to the hundreds of students eager to learn, or get attendance marks, at...

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City Day Trip Destinations in the Amsterdam Area

Hannah

Jan 10, 2019
3 min

City Day Trip Destinations in the Amsterdam Area

No 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

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Sara Maria @ssaraelf

Jan 9, 2019
2 min

Hours spent on studying

Have you ever wondered how much time do bachelor psychology students spend on the university? What type of classes and other school work...

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David W. Carson

Jan 6, 2019
3 min

Los Pollos Hermanos...

Tasked with the objective of describing life at Uilenstede, one of the many housing options for international students in Amsterdam, I...

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John Ellis

Dec 18, 2018
4 min

Christmas Dinner - Student Style

Its 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...

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Juan Ignacio

Dec 14, 2018
2 min

Some lesser-known museums

There is a great amount of good museums in Amsterdam, but you can't miss these two from neighboring cities.

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Sara Maria @ssaraelf

Nov 30, 2018
2 min

Dealing with homesickness

When you move to a new place experiencing some kind of homesickness is expected. Some people experience it much more strongly than others...

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A trial at the International Criminal Court

Juan Ignacio

Nov 29, 2018
2 min

A trial at the International Criminal Court

Universtity isn't only about classes, it offers you a lot of opportunities, and travelling is one of them. The International Criminal...

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How Englishmen Bond over the Strangest of Things...

John Ellis

Nov 15, 2018
4 min

How 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.

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Juan Ignacio

Oct 25, 2018
2 min

Amsterdam Dance Event

Exam week can be stressful, so let's dance and forget about our deadlines at the Amsterdam Dance Event!

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Hannah

Oct 22, 2018
3 min

Amazing study spots in Amsterdam

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

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Juan Ignacio

Oct 19, 2018
3 min

3 things that strike me about Amsterdam

Even within Europe you can feel a cultural shock, sometimes in the places where you don't expect it...Let's hear it from Juan which

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Sara Maria @ssaraelf

Oct 16, 2018
3 min

Finally unpacking my suitcases: Sara

Finding a long-term housing can be a struggle in Amsterdam. Most people face this struggle at some point. In this situation persistence and

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John

Oct 11, 2018
3 min

My first impressions of Amsterdam: John

Our newest edition to the bloggers team is John, an exchange student from UK. Let's hear how he decided to come to Amsterdam and bike a

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David

Oct 2, 2018
2 min

My first impressions of Amsterdam: David

Getting lost in Amsterdam with all the canals and similar-looking-streets is easy, but luckely David has a tip how to make sure you always g

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Hannah

Sep 27, 2018
3 min

My first impressions of Amsterdam: Hannah

Although Hannah has visited Amsterdam many times before now it's the first time she lives here. Read on to see what she thinks about it!

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Juan Ignacio

Sep 25, 2018
2 min

My first impressions of Amsterdam: Juan

Once you arrive to Amsterdam and start your studies here, you might be overwhelmed with meeting all the people and adjusting to the new teac

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Nate

Sep 11, 2018
3 min

Getting ready for Amsterdam: Nate

Last article in this series, about students starting international student life in beautiful Amsterdam. Read about Nate's plans and expe

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David

Aug 20, 2018
2 min

Getting ready for Amsterdam: David

September is around the corner, and so it is a fresh start for new students. How are they preparing for it? Get some packing advice from Dav

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