The mid season sales have just ended and the winter sales haven’t quite begun. If you’re new here in the Netherlands like me, you might also be surprised by the Black Friday korting signs and the [...]
Living as a student on a budget can be tough – especially if you live in Leiden, where the rent is sometimes staggeringly high. Luckily, trying to save money doesn’t mean eating instant ramen [...]
To get a true feeling of Dutch culture, you need to experience Kingsday (Koningsdag). This holiday is celebrated on the birthday of the Dutch King, April 27th. For many Dutch people, Kingsday is [...]
The sculptor and painter Michelangelo Buonarroti once said, “Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it“. I have always loved that [...]
Being a student can be very stressful. You have to juggle between classes, assignments, chores, socializing while keeping the bank account under control. If this description seems way too [...]
Holland is known for the beautiful cities full of canals, the tulips and the food. The country has dozens of museums that should to be explored since these museums show the immense history of the [...]
As an international student, you most likely wish to integrate into the local community. While your university and student community for sure is important, being aware of what’s going on in your [...]
For those international students coming from far away, it can be quite expensive to go home for the holidays. Therefore, many choose to stay in the Netherlands to save some money and explore the [...]
As an international student, this might be the first time you experience Dutch Christmas. While there are many Christmas traditions that are similar in more than one place, each country has its [...]
One of the most rewarding parts of moving to a new country to study is the wonderful friends you make in the process. Spending the first few weeks getting to know your new environment with new [...]
