An opportunity for young man to live in the Netherlands?
Good Day, dear Yahoo users! I'm from Kiev, Ukraine and after my graduation I really want to reside in the capital of the Lower Lands. But as I can see - the chances are rather small because I don't have any unique professional skills that no one in the whole European Union have. So I guess I have just two ways to make my dream come true: a student visa or a marriage with the citizen of the Netherlands. Speaking about the first variant, as I've learned from the website of the Amsterdam University - the education for non-EU citizens is pretty much high. And as my dear Ukraine, however wished so much for being the part of Europe - a lot of time much pass since it will officially join it. Well, to be honest, I can't pay 10k € per semester. The highest fee I can struggle is about 5-7k euro for the academic year. I failed to search any courses or study programs that will suite the financial criteria and also will give me a student visa. My diploma in Kiev will be - the bachelor of Russian and Ukrainian languages. I also used to work as a model. So my sphere of professional interests is rather large - from fashion, cinema and theatre - to the linguistics and social sciences. I will be glad to study anything I mentioned above and also relatively topics. I'm so disappointed with all these difficulties... Why just people can't live where they'd like to? Please, say it is possible for me to move in Amsterdam and I promise I will be a good Dutch citizen! :)) And about the second part of my plan... If I will have a Dutch girlfriend and we will born a half-ukrainian and half-Dutch little human on the territory of the Netherlands - will it give me some advantages as I'll be the father of a real Dutch citizen? Thanks for reading such a long text message! I hope it will not bother you so much to answer me. Greets from Kiev! :)
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To be honest I'm not sure what you are really expecting for an answer because Yahoo Answers users are just users and don't make immigraton rules of course :0) I will try to address a couple of things if I may (some might help and some you might not appreciate but need saying!) Concerning the student visa, did you know that there are certain grants which are offered to international students and actually the Dutch government is very supportive of this initative http://www.nuffic.nl/international-students/scholarships So I would advise you to follow the link mentioned on the NUFFIC site (which is this one http://www.grantfinder.nl/content/index.asp) and see if you are in with a chance of support and this might make a big difference to your situation. Concerning why everyone can't move to the Netherlands? Well as you probably know, actually the Netherlands is a very small country and is currently the most densely populated country within Europe as it is. Beleive me if you saw the amount of people wanting to move to Amsterdam because of the stereotypes alone then the population of the city would double on the spot (easily). Immigration is a hot potato for many countries and their politicians these days. I am sure you mean well but if you think of the obvious then there have to be some restrictions in place otherwise it would be chaos. That being said I also know the difficulty in dealing with immigration issues (having a non-EU husband) first hand. So with that in mind I have to tell you honestly that your "find a Dutch gf, get her pregnant and problem solved" idea is naive verging on disgusting to be honest (sorry!). Firstly it is naive to assume that because you get a Dutch citizen pregnant that it gives you the right to move to the Netherlands because of that. Have a read of this and you might understand what I mean. http://static.rnw.nl/migratie/www.radionetherlands.nl/currentaffairs/071221-foreign-partners-redirected Secondly as a mum of two I have to say I really got annoyed by the idea that someone would have a child for a cynical reason of staying in a country only. Children are not tools or commoditites and should not be used as such. If you are not in a financial positon to be able to support yourself, then please consider how you would manage to take on the financial needs of a child (not even mentioning the emotional and time requirements of raising a child) I really really hope that this was just a translation error because I am still in the "yuck" mode as I re-read it. So please stick to the first option of trying to get aid to be a student, get a decent education and this will be a more morally advisable option. Normally I do try not to be as moralistic as this when answering questions but your comments really did touch a nerve this time. EDIT @ Kunami - thanks :0) @ Alfred - thanks for linking to one of my other answers. Concerning writing to http://www.postbus51.nl, this is not a smart idea. Firstly all immigration requests should (and would be forwarded) to the Dutch immigration & nationalisation dept (IND) ie the link gave in the answer above. Also I really would not think it is a good idea to issue such a quesiton on how to "play" the system to a government body.
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BLA BLA Hear hear.
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Hello Timoschenko, Got the thumb up here sure but sometimes one will have to take things as they are and perhaps you do have much to offer (small chance for students). Man do marry woman from outside Europe and I saw a help forum on the Internet where woman wrote about their dream friend arriving soon http://www.buitenlandsepartner.nl/forum . No harm done about only the possibility of making babies and the question if this would offer other opportunities. In the Netherlands woman are kindly offered to go live in the man his country and be happy. It does not change a thing for our government. It applies that you would really have to live with the woman you are having a partnership with and there is enough income to support both your lives without being unemployed in the near future, for court this means 130 percent of minimum wages. Maybe it is not so difficult to get a tourist visum from time to time and you will not have to learn Dutch and Dutch history for the newcomers examination. If, by chance, you will trade Dutch or foreign articles perhaps this allows you to visit the Netherlands more and longer. Give all reasonable questions to the office of the government, the well known "Postbus 51" by e-mail contact form and you get the best answers on these issues. http://www.postbus51.nl Anyway, the answer under the link may be of interest for you. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtpLOZ8FrfrKvrNYbaGjE40jzKIX;_ylv=3?qid=20090801011336AARf9pq
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
I need help with accommodation in the Netherlands...?
I need help with accommodation in the Netherlands...?
I am from Bulgaria and starting this September I'm going to be a student in the University of Saxion in Enschede,The Netherlands.Over the last two months I have gone crazy searching for an apartment to rent.You see,the problem is I am not going alone-I'll be together with my boyfriend. Most of the offers are for rooms or shared apartments. I have e-mailed some agencies about a couple of apartments but the answers I got were 'This apartment is already taken' or 'Unfortunately,we do not rent to students.' I have resorted to searching in all-dutch sites,with the help of Google Translator, but I've still got nothing. If anybody here can give me some information I'd be very thankful. Stela
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Have you contacted Saxion directly for support? Some uni's have accomodation and most at least have info about how to get accomodation for their students and there will likely be accomodaiton for couples as well. Whilst it says it only arranges for non-EEA, http://www.saxion.edu/studying-at-saxion/international/getting-started/housing/ they might have "spare" accomodation or at least will be able to give you contact info http://www.saxion.edu/studying-at-saxion/european/getting-started/housing/ "In some cases Saxion can provide accommodation for international European students in Deventer and Enschede or we can suggest you where to find appropriate housing. In both cities we have contacts with the local student housing associations" You do need to be open minded though if you are working with a student budget. I genuinally don't know the prices in Enschede, but you might well have to settle for a shared apartment or room, but as long as the co-renters or owner doesn't mind having a couple, then I wouldn't worry too much I quickly checked Marktplaats (which is a free site where people place private ads) and within 5km of the campus there are 30+ adverts of available accomodation with a monthly rental of €600 or lower so you could try mailing/calling these to check as well (but be wary about parting with any money in advance of actually seeing the place for yourself) Good luck
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I am from Bulgaria and starting this September I'm going to be a student in the University of Saxion in Enschede,The Netherlands.Over the last two months I have gone crazy searching for an apartment to rent.You see,the problem is I am not going alone-I'll be together with my boyfriend. Most of the offers are for rooms or shared apartments. I have e-mailed some agencies about a couple of apartments but the answers I got were 'This apartment is already taken' or 'Unfortunately,we do not rent to students.' I have resorted to searching in all-dutch sites,with the help of Google Translator, but I've still got nothing. If anybody here can give me some information I'd be very thankful. Stela
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Have you contacted Saxion directly for support? Some uni's have accomodation and most at least have info about how to get accomodation for their students and there will likely be accomodaiton for couples as well. Whilst it says it only arranges for non-EEA, http://www.saxion.edu/studying-at-saxion/international/getting-started/housing/ they might have "spare" accomodation or at least will be able to give you contact info http://www.saxion.edu/studying-at-saxion/european/getting-started/housing/ "In some cases Saxion can provide accommodation for international European students in Deventer and Enschede or we can suggest you where to find appropriate housing. In both cities we have contacts with the local student housing associations" You do need to be open minded though if you are working with a student budget. I genuinally don't know the prices in Enschede, but you might well have to settle for a shared apartment or room, but as long as the co-renters or owner doesn't mind having a couple, then I wouldn't worry too much I quickly checked Marktplaats (which is a free site where people place private ads) and within 5km of the campus there are 30+ adverts of available accomodation with a monthly rental of €600 or lower so you could try mailing/calling these to check as well (but be wary about parting with any money in advance of actually seeing the place for yourself) Good luck
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Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Best way to go about communication while I'm visiting Europe?
Best way to go about communication while I'm visiting Europe?
This summer, I'm visiting Europe through a Student Ambassador Program. I will be spending time in England, Wales, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Ireland. Currently, I have an LG EnV3, with unlimited calling, text messaging, and Internet capabilities. I was wondering if anybody knew what some reasonable ideas were to communicate with people back at home in the USA during my trip. Will I have cell phone reception while in Europe? I will be away for nineteen days. Any ideas or feedback would be appreciated!
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Honestly leave your phone off and just enjoy your time there as much as you can. You will be able to fill your friends in when you get home. And buy a calling card to use at a pay phone to talk to your parents.
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I visited Europe last summer on a sports trip> if you are expecting to call home, it will cost more and you will need to contact your cell phone company for further details on how to get service overseas. Some companies do not have service out of the US, so it would be wise of you to find out as soon as possible. Another good way of communication is email. If you are staying in a nice hotel in Europe, they usually supply at least one computer. Especially since you are going with a student program, they should make sure communication is available. I'm sorry but I'm not sure if you can text overseas, it sounds very unlikely. But you can also purchase calling cards when you get to Europe, where you can call home with however many minutes you have on your card. If i remember correctly, it was either an American dollar or maybe a little more per minute to call home with the cell phone service. Well, I hope I helped. Enjoy your trip :)
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Check with your cell provider to make sure your phone is compatible with European systems in the countries you will visit. I had no problem, except for some reason I couldn't get my voicemail messages and racked up some expenses trying to access it. Also, calls were about 90¢ a minute because I was out of my area. I even had calls billed from a country I didn't visit because I happened to connect to a service over the border! I found it better to just periodically send an e-mail to my address list saying I'm OK. It was good to turn the phone off for often several days at a time and just enjoy my travels without feeling the need to always be a slave to an electronic device. You may wish to do the same. It is not important to be in 24/7 contact when you are traveling. Your attention is always wandering to your phone instead of appreciating the cultures you are visiting. Have a great trip!
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Best way? Thats what i'm talking about
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Its not your phone its your service, personally ive stuck with t-mobile for years because i know my phone has worked in every country ive been to for the last 6 years. Make sure your phone is "unlocked" before you travel and that your service will work in all those areas.
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This summer, I'm visiting Europe through a Student Ambassador Program. I will be spending time in England, Wales, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Ireland. Currently, I have an LG EnV3, with unlimited calling, text messaging, and Internet capabilities. I was wondering if anybody knew what some reasonable ideas were to communicate with people back at home in the USA during my trip. Will I have cell phone reception while in Europe? I will be away for nineteen days. Any ideas or feedback would be appreciated!
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Honestly leave your phone off and just enjoy your time there as much as you can. You will be able to fill your friends in when you get home. And buy a calling card to use at a pay phone to talk to your parents.
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I visited Europe last summer on a sports trip> if you are expecting to call home, it will cost more and you will need to contact your cell phone company for further details on how to get service overseas. Some companies do not have service out of the US, so it would be wise of you to find out as soon as possible. Another good way of communication is email. If you are staying in a nice hotel in Europe, they usually supply at least one computer. Especially since you are going with a student program, they should make sure communication is available. I'm sorry but I'm not sure if you can text overseas, it sounds very unlikely. But you can also purchase calling cards when you get to Europe, where you can call home with however many minutes you have on your card. If i remember correctly, it was either an American dollar or maybe a little more per minute to call home with the cell phone service. Well, I hope I helped. Enjoy your trip :)
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Check with your cell provider to make sure your phone is compatible with European systems in the countries you will visit. I had no problem, except for some reason I couldn't get my voicemail messages and racked up some expenses trying to access it. Also, calls were about 90¢ a minute because I was out of my area. I even had calls billed from a country I didn't visit because I happened to connect to a service over the border! I found it better to just periodically send an e-mail to my address list saying I'm OK. It was good to turn the phone off for often several days at a time and just enjoy my travels without feeling the need to always be a slave to an electronic device. You may wish to do the same. It is not important to be in 24/7 contact when you are traveling. Your attention is always wandering to your phone instead of appreciating the cultures you are visiting. Have a great trip!
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Best way? Thats what i'm talking about
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Its not your phone its your service, personally ive stuck with t-mobile for years because i know my phone has worked in every country ive been to for the last 6 years. Make sure your phone is "unlocked" before you travel and that your service will work in all those areas.
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Wednesday, January 1, 2014
People to People Student Ambassador trip 2009?
People to People Student Ambassador trip 2009?
This summer I am going on a people to people trip to England, Ireland, Wales, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Now with the trip quickly approaching, I'm getting really excited but also super nervous! Has anyone been on one of these trips before?? Do you have any advice on some things that I might overlook while packing?? How many pictures did you take appx.? Thanks!!
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I went on a People to People trip in 2005 to Australia. I absolutely loved it! People to People is really an amazing program. You've got nothing to be nervous about. When it comes to packing, make sure you really look at the list that you're given, and have everything on it. Don't over pack, because you're the one that will be carrying your stuff around, no one is going to do it for you. As for pictures, my trip to Australia I only took like 300 pictures, but that's something I regret. Last summer I went to Europe with a different program, and only for 10 days, and took close to 1400 pictures. So be prepared to be snapping photos all the time, especially with the amazing places you'll be going to! Have fun!
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