A tribute to life in Amsterdam
Have you ever closed your eyes and imagined yourself in a safe city sitting on a bench next to a tranquil canal, surrounded by stunning...
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Student blogger
- May 18
- 2 min
Working while studying: 3 tips for a successful academic year
In this blog, Lucien gives you 3 important tips that will help you adapt to your academic life in the Netherlands.
Student blogger
- Jan 31
- 3 min
My to-do list before coming to Amsterdam
Introducing Jihaan, our newest student blogger from Indonesia! Jihaan is studying economics and business.
Student blogger
- Oct 18, 2022
- 4 min
Dutch culture vs. life at home
Catch up with Josefine, our Semester in Amsterdam Blogger, and learn about the cultural differences that she has noticed in Amsterdam.
Student blogger
- Aug 1, 2022
- 3 min
Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into the World!
Introducing: Josefine, our newest student blogger from Denmark. Josefine is the Fall 2022 Semester in Amsterdam Blogger Scholarship Winner!
Student blogger
- Jun 15, 2022
- 3 min
Weather in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is known for windy and rainy weather. Is it all that bad? We asked Daria, current student to tell us about it
Student blogger
- May 24, 2022
- 3 min
Housing in Amsterdam- all you need to know
Are you moving to Amsterdam soon? Did you arrange your accommodation already? Our blogger Maria collected useful information you need to...
Student blogger
- Apr 25, 2022
- 2 min
Why I joined the Erasmus Student Network — and why should you join, too!
Joining a student associations is a great way to find friends and the sense of community - just what every international student needs when
Student blogger
- Apr 12, 2022
- 2 min
7 steps to shine at your next exam
7 steps to shine at your next exam
Student blogger
- Mar 30, 2022
- 3 min
The VU Honours programme
Our student Karolin Wald is eager to share her experience of The VU Honours programme, an extra-curricular programme that helps broaden...
Student blogger
- Jan 31, 2022
- 2 min
How I ended up joining the Semester in Amsterdam program
Our Academic Excellence scholarship winner, Augusto, writes about his expectations and why he choose our university.
Student blogger
- Jun 25, 2021
- 2 min
Departure and Final Thoughts
Check out our Spring 2021 Semester in Amsterdam Blogger, Sophia's, final blog post! “Cover me in sunshine, shower me with good...
Student blogger
- May 28, 2021
- 2 min
Time Flies!
Check out the latest post from our Semester in Amsterdam blogger, Sophia, and hear about some of her last few weeks in Amsterdam. Hoi!...
Student blogger
- Apr 28, 2021
- 2 min
Academic Life at VU Amsterdam
Check in with our Semester in Amsterdam blogger Sophia and learn about academic life and online learning. Holaaa! As promised a blog...
Student blogger
- Apr 23, 2021
- 2 min
Amsterdam Food Walk
Check in with Sophia, our Spring 2021 Semester in Amsterdam blogger, and find out what she has been up to in her latest blog!
Student blogger
- Feb 22, 2021
- 3 min
Arrival and First Impressions
After a slightly hectic adventure, Sophia was finally able to begin her Semester in Amsterdam! Read about her travels, arrival, and...
Student blogger
- Jan 15, 2021
- 2 min
Zeit für einen Tapetenwechsel: Time for a Change of Scene!
Read Sophia's pre-departure blog and hear about her last few weeks in Italy before her Semester in Amsterdam begins! Ciao from Italy! :)...
Student blogger
- Jan 8, 2021
- 2 min
Introducing: Sophia
Our newest blogger, Sophia, from Munich, Germany is a PPE student currently studying in Italy at the University of Bolzano and our Spring...
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