Update - Then and Now
I 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
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Juan Ignacio
- Jan 29, 2019
- 4 min
A 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 Shaw
- 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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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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