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

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 :)

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...

You certainly need to know how to prepare for your exams. Here are my tips to help you pass your exams and get definitive admission.

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...

In this blog, Lucien gives you 3 important tips that will help you adapt to your academic life in the Netherlands.

Introducing Jihaan, our newest student blogger from Indonesia! Jihaan is studying economics and business.

Catch up with Josefine, our Semester in Amsterdam Blogger, and learn about the cultural differences that she has noticed in Amsterdam.

Introducing: Josefine, our newest student blogger from Denmark. Josefine is the Fall 2022 Semester in Amsterdam Blogger Scholarship Winner!

Amsterdam is known for windy and rainy weather. Is it all that bad? We asked Daria, current student to tell us about it

Are you moving to Amsterdam soon? Did you arrange your accommodation already? Our blogger Maria collected useful information you need to...

Joining a student associations is a great way to find friends and the sense of community - just what every international student needs when

7 steps to shine at your next exam

Our student Karolin Wald is eager to share her experience of The VU Honours programme, an extra-curricular programme that helps broaden...

Our Academic Excellence scholarship winner, Augusto, writes about his expectations and why he choose our university.

Check out our Spring 2021 Semester in Amsterdam Blogger, Sophia's, final blog post! “Cover me in sunshine, shower me with good...

Check out the latest post from our Semester in Amsterdam blogger, Sophia, and hear about some of her last few weeks in Amsterdam. Hoi!...

Check in with our Semester in Amsterdam blogger Sophia and learn about academic life and online learning. Holaaa! As promised a blog...

Check in with Sophia, our Spring 2021 Semester in Amsterdam blogger, and find out what she has been up to in her latest blog!