Universiteit van Amsterdam (UVA)

I only wish I had applied for Erasmus project before, so that I could have stayed there longer

be yourself, be informal with the teacher, don't be scared to express your feelings and opinions. They love it!

Nothing especiall. Information for students going abroad for Socrates/Erasmus exchange is very good, they provide students with every needed info about host country and uni.

U must check it:)

As you probably know as an exchange student you are entitled to choose any subjects on languages you speak at any faculties of the University. It is advisable though to ask the lecturer in advance and find out if there are any prerequisites, which you can find at the University Web site. All handbooks are available to buy at the faculty shops. Each subject has its own Web page connected to the University main Internet site. You will find there all information about your teachers, student group, home assignment; further readings as well as transparencies form the lectures if such are available.

nothing comes to my mind at the moment:)

that it RAINS SO MUC HERE!!!!! get yourself a BIG lock for your bike (and don't get too emotionally attached to it ;-) - it will probably get stolen anyway). Tyre replacement is VERY expensive (more expensive than second hand bikes sometimes!!!

The facilities are OK. but I must say I expected a bit more as far as academic life was concerned

I wish I had thought more about the negative aspects of a cultural adjustment, especially going into it completely alone. I am thankful for the emotional grwoth I have experienced, but which I had thought about it more beforehand.

Get independent housing if possible! And don't be afraid to take classes outside of your faculty.