481 reviews
4.08 / 5 based on 481 reviews
Useful |
0
Pedro R
Overall
I wish I had known...
That's the fun part of it
Read more >
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Expect some hard work in a very open and welcoming environment.
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
Travel around The Netherlands! It's a lovely country, and everything is really close.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Pedro R
Academic
Course recommendations
There are plenty of them, some are really easy, but the more rewarding ones are quite tough. Don't expect to be treated differently just because you are exchange...
Read more >
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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
Pedro R
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
dutch is really hard to learn and almost useless since everybody in any situation you can imagine will be able to speak some english. the courses aren't free and have a limited number of places.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Pedro R
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Useful |
1
Pedro R
Housing
Type of housing: A residence hall
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: The same
Why?
You get to know a lot of people and it makes living in a new place a lot easier since they are going or have gone through similar situations
Read more >
Personal comments
The University doesn't take care of it directly, they put you in contact with a non-profit housing company which is pretty efficient and provides wonderful accomodation.
Read more >
Useful |
1
Pedro R
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
Read more >
Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Nightlife: Paradiso on Thursdays, Club 11 whenever you feel like, Meander on mondays.
Nice places for a coffee/beer: De Prins on Prinsengracht, De Jaren close to Muntplein, the open-air caffe behind Westerkerk, etc...
Read more >
en
Español
Français