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Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen (HAN)
Arnhem-Nijmegen University of Professional Education, P.O Box 5375, 6802 Ej Arnhem, THE Netherlands
3.94 / 5 based on 258 reviews.
88% of students recommend
258 reviews
258 reviews of Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen
HOUSING
by tomwest, De Montfort University, Leicester, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? I'm used to living in an apartment and i prefer the lifestyle and atmosphere of a place where 2-4 people are living together
Personal comments:
The accomodation was to a good standard. The university has an agreement with a independent housing agency (Vivare) they arrange your accomodation and all contracts are with them. So beyond the assurance you will have a place to stay the university has little influence over your accomodation. The agent is competant, but this was the Netherlands, lots of red tape so things did take long to organise if there was any problems (i.e. maintanence) This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
by naeem, university of the western cape, cape town, South Africa
Business Studies, University Agreement
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
there are many bars and cafes in the city. thursdays are regarded as student nights and many parties takes place. there is much to see in neighboring cities and towns, probably due to the close proximity and efficient transportation systems. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by Steven, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, Whitewater, United States
Business Studies, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
If you plan to study for a whole year, it is possible to obtain a double degree. This will give you advanced options regarding courses. If there is any course that is offered at the University it is possible to take, even if the course is outside of the program. The director of courses is very helpful.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
Do not let the social life interfere with your studies and you will be fine. If you keep up with the work then your grades will reflect. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by tomwest, De Montfort University, Leicester, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases Personal comments:
For me a choose the Ntherlands because i liked the country and the people. It was the only partner institution of my university where i could do a double degree. So my choice to some degree was taken away from me. I either wanted to go abroad, or i didn't. But i really wanted to go to the Netherlands. As for communication, Dutch is not the hardest language to pick up words from being English. However, the International business course was in English and the students i was socialising, very fee were dutch. This meant the opportunity to learn dutch was limited. Using it is difficult to, a Dutch person will know you are not native and use the opportunity to practice their english...i liked this not because it made my life easier, although it did. But, it makes you relaxed in a foreign country. People in Holland are not too bothered that you are a foreigner in 'their' country. Our neighbours in the apartment building were of all races and not students, but all were very friendly and that was nice too. It is nice to have that experience when you go abraod. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by tomwest, De Montfort University, Leicester, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Personal savings Other sources of funding:
Family An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
The Netherlands is cheaper to live as a student than it is in the UK. Perhaps this would be different when living and working? When one does not have to taake into account of Income and direct taxes and strong pound means the price of goods are relatively cheaper abroad. Saying that, removing exchange rates from the equasion Holland is still cheaper in real terms in many areas. The only area where there is parity is when going out, bars and clubs are quite expensive and comparible in price to UK. Nightlife, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Food, Travel, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
In Arnhem the bus service is good. So use it. Buy a Strippen card, this will give you more journeys for less than paying everytime you use the bus. Buy these from newsagents, and try using your ISIC to get the student price. This is a further reduction. However, you are not really allowed this as you will not hold a Dutch Student travel card. Depending on the driver (most don't ask) you will get away with it because you can claime you are an ignorant foreigner who didn't know. Buy a train card too. for 100 guilders/£30 (not sure what it is now in Euros) you will get reductions on you ticket fares. This lasts for a year and allows the card holder and up to 4 others to travel. All benefit from reduced fares. Its very easy to visit places in Germany and beyond from Arnhem. The mainline train from Amsterdam to Frankfurt stops at Arnhem. Koln is near by to and is wortha visit. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
by tanmay, gujarat university, ahmedabad, India
Business Studies, Independent
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
just would like to get some international exposure. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
well i like the course content and everything for this university but the one thing which i dont like is that this university are running international course but still they are putin to much stress on dutch language so i must say they are very much poor abot it. FINAL COMMENTS
well pls dont ask me..not have much knowledge becoz always using my cycle.but i find train is the best option.. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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