72 reviews
4.12 / 5 based on 72 reviews
Useful |
0
Andrew A
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
Read more >
Travel, Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Scandals, Shooters, Cafe 1900
Read more >
Useful |
0
Andrew A
Housing
Type of housing: Halls
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: same halls
Why?
From all the accomedation I have seen this is by far the best. Unbeatable on location and price with a perfect atmosphere for international students.
Read more >
Personal comments
It was clean, very cost effecient and in the best location possible. 5 mins from the centre of Harrlem and 25 from Amsterdam.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Andrew A
Academic
Course recommendations
As long as you have everything in writing you will be ok, stand up for what you need and you will succeed. The word bargain is a strong dutch word.
Read more >
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
holland is not about the acedemic life, its about how you grow as a person. This will translate into priority building and social and cultural awareness.
Read more >
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Useful |
0
Andrew A
Languages
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 the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Everything was through English even the road sweepers spoke english. No problems
Read more >
Useful |
0
Andrew A
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
As i said before the University is ok. Its the other activities that count.
Read more >
During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Learn to cook, learn another language and learn to open your mind.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Andrew A
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Differing pricing strategies and different services available.
Read more >
Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Learn to cook, food is expesive and portions are small. But if you can cook you will save a mint. Get a korting card, 40% off travel within the Netherlands by train.
Read more >
en 
English
Español
Français