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What to expect when you are expating? Money, money, money
Photo: Kinkerstraat Amsterdam, Image Source: Elena The Netherlands is the great, amazingly permissive country of tulips bikes and...
Elena
Jun 16, 20176 min read


Take a Chill-Pill : Tips and Tricks to Hack the Exams
The exams are round the corner and you are petrified with stress and anxiety. You missed a few crucial classes and now you need a sturdy...
Harsh
May 30, 20175 min read


What to expect when you are expating? Safety
The first thing you feel landing on the Amsterdam Airport is excitement of the buzzing crowd. People are everywhere, trying to find their...
Elena
May 22, 20173 min read


A Biketrip to Zaandam
Sometimes it's good to get out of the city and experience nature, the famous Dutch skies and endless horizons. I did during a bike trip...
Harsh
May 10, 20171 min read


The Green Living Lab - the Green Student Bootcamp Challenge
The Green Student Bootcamp Challenge Did you know there is a secret garden hidden right next to the campus of the VU? It’s not very big,...
Nina
May 8, 20172 min read


Let's go thrift shopping!
Buying second hand clothes is great! It’s great because everything is unique, it’s cheap and it’s more sustainable (yay for less child...
Nina
Apr 20, 20173 min read


A-Brood: Vla
One of the first things that comes to mind strolling around Dutch supermarkets is that Dutch people love dairy products. Even if you...
Elena
Apr 20, 20172 min read


Amsterdam on a budget!
Amsterdam is an amazing city to live in and having a good time here can also fit a student-budget. Here are some tips that will help you...
Martina
Apr 20, 20171 min read


The Gym
Want to get that summer body, or just better yourself for your own happiness as opposed to pleasing others because the societal value of...
Arash
Apr 4, 20172 min read


Amstagram
These are my favorite Amsterdam-based instagrammers. May they brighten up your feed as well! Follow @cityguysnl for amazing food...
Anna
Apr 4, 20171 min read


Spring is coming!
Spring in Amsterdam is a magical time. I compiled some tips on experiencing it to the fullest: On National Tulip Day, everyone can pick...
Anna
Apr 4, 20171 min read


A-Brood: Stroopwafels
One of the most iconic Dutch products is his majesty the Stroopwafel. This fantastic sweet treat is a double waffle pastry with caramel...
Elena
Apr 4, 20172 min read


The nightbus
So it’s 5 in the morning, the entourage, 8 strong, that you left campus with, has now dwindled to a measly 3. Your head’s spinning, the...
Arash
Apr 1, 20173 min read


Zero Days (2016)- More than a cool spy story
Zero Days is a documentary by the American director Alex Gibney, which picks apart the media scandal following the discovery of the so...
Anna
Mar 31, 20171 min read


8 must-haves for students in Amsterdam
Here is a list of thngs that will make your life in Amsterdam easier: 1. The BSN number BSN, or 'burgerservicenummer' is a citizen...
Harsh
Mar 31, 20175 min read


Your guide to buying a bike in Amsterdam
There’s an event in town, you’ve lost your OV chipkaart, you’re waiting to get your next instalment of money again, considering the fact...
Arash
Mar 28, 20173 min read


What to expect when you are expating? Cycling
Maybe the most characteristic thing about Amsterdam is the amount of bicycles on the street. So, when it comes to planning a life in this...
Elena
Mar 27, 20173 min read


5 handy links about Amsterdam
Here are some funny and informative resources about life in Amsterdam, the people of Amsterdam and everything in-between: I Amsterdam...
Anna
Mar 17, 20171 min read


Studying Marketing
Hi, guys! My colleague Leonardo from Italy and I made a vlog showing our three favorite things about the Marketing Master's at Vrije...
Martina
Mar 17, 20171 min read
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