481 reviews
4.08 / 5 based on 481 reviews

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Selin I
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
because Amsterdam is much more expensive than Istanbul
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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selin i
Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
its location was perfect and I met with many international students
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Personal comments
its pretty good. my residence in Prinsengracht was fabulous
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Jennifer K
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
No problems whatsoever. Amsterdam is such a wonderful, cosmopolitan city, and the attitude is one of openness and acceptance.
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Sushil A
University of Baguio, Baguio, Nepal
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
hmmm what about the school?? or the place? well a lot about the both
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
mary/final comments (e.g. travel tips, helpful ad
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Malcolm C
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
Excellent, really look after int. students
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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
Visit Holland and its little towns vs. spending lots in Paris & London.
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“the dutch system”
ANTONIO C
Belgium, Graduate
Economics, 2018
Overall
The campus facilities are of great quality.
The professors are experts in their fields
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Pros
The city is Damn nice
Cons
hard to integrate with the Dutch in Amsterdam