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“University of Amsterdam”
France J
Italy, Graduate
Communication and Information Sciences, 2007
OverallA modern, research-intensive university with a long and rich history. UvA is the largest university in the Netherlands with the widest range of courses and because of this you will meet many different and interesting students from all over the world.
Most of the faculties are housed in beautiful historical buildings in the centre of Amsterdam which makes your studentlife a rich cultural experience.
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Pros
The widest range of courses in the Netherlands
Cons
Little attention for the needs of the individual student
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samueladams
Overall
I wish I had known...
Europe is not as big as it looks on a map. Get out and see as much of it as you can while you're there. Speaking louder to non-native English speakers does not facilitate an easier understanding of your speech.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I would highly recommend it. Outstanding lecturers and good organization.
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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
Relax, your in Amsterdam and you don't have to worry about offending anyone. They are an exceptionally friendly and very intelligent people.
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“Would recommend.”
Lily M
Estonia, Undergraduate
Cinematography, 2021
Overall
I would recommend University of Amsterdam to people who are actually interested in making science and combine theoretical studies with practical one. The best courses in Media&Culture field are Television Studies and Practices where you learn how to create TV show from scratch. Moreover, the first year courses give really nice introduction to media field in general.
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Pros
Teachers, Building, Lectures and Seminars
Cons
Examination centre is located outside of Amsterdam
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“It was really cool”
Sepp W
Netherlands,
Banking, 2022
Overall
Here a short string-of-thought on my time as a Master's student at the UvA following the programme in Contemporary Asian Studies.
The Master's in Contemporary Asian studies opened up my view culturally and socially to new worlds, different than my own - the ones I grew up with. Especially during my fieldwork in Taipei, Taiwan
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Careers
It gives you lot's of opportunities, it is soo cool!
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Pros
Quality of the study, opportunities for fieldwork, friendly and open staff
Cons
Risk of 'plagiarism' accusation if you have written a bad essay while being ill, UvA Roetereiland is for most part a maze
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“Quality of the UvA”
Job H
Netherlands,
History, 2023
Overall
In general the University of Amsterdam has a good educational system. They have great teachers, their courses are diverse and sometimes challenging but that makes them interesting. The one thing that the university lacks is a good bureacratic system. Their backoffice is understaffed and gives information way too late. I heard 2 months past due that I was in my master program for example.
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Careers
Since the university system in the Netherlands is build around independent learning they do not provide a lot of assistance for finding internships. They do give room for them however. I found this website through a friend of mine that studied in Korea.
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Pros
Unique courses
Cons
Bureacratic system
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Gavin G
Overall
I wish I had known...
have plenty money saved; live in a shared apartment; choose subjects other than what you have studied at your home uni- the range of subjects on offer was fantastic, the political science and urban studies courses were superb
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
if you are considering erasmus or an exchange you must go to Amstersdam Uni- the experience is one you'll never forget
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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
take plenty money or have it saved- you end up traveling more than you expect!
be prepared to share your room, i was apprehensive at first but it worked really well and saved me a great deal of money
the study is important but I gained a great deal form the social experience and the people I met
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