Thursday, July 14, 2011
How much is the cost of living in Utrecht for a grad student?
How much is the cost of living in Utrecht for a grad student?
I am planning to pursue my master degree in Utrecht, the Netherlands, starting in September this year. I wanna know how much does it cost for monthly spending in Utrecht, which includes at the very least, accommodation, food, transportation, etc? In addition, I am not a EEA citizen. Can I have part time job that is decent to help out with the cost of living, and what are the options? Thank you.
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It depends, There are certain organizations who can help you to find a (temporary) accomodation anywhere between 200ish and 400ish euro. Appartment will cost you more, about 500-1000 euro a month. Cost of living depends on your lifestyle. Cost of transportation depends on how far you travel. All together if you don`t spend to much on partying, you should be able to make it on a 500-800 euro a month budget. Part time jobs are to be found mostly in cafe`s, restaurants, working at events, call centers, etc. You can get around 10euro an hour for a part time student job (somethimes little more, sometimes little less)
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Thursday, July 7, 2011
Is people to people student ambassador programs a scam?
Is people to people student ambassador programs a scam?
I got this letter saying that i was invited to go to england, france, belgium, and the netherlands to study at these places . It says its founded by presdent Dwight D. Eisnhower. If anyone knows about this program, like if i have to pay to travel or if its fake please tell me.
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Well, it's not a fake. But it has changed drastically since it's inception. Now there is little left of the educational part and it's much more an over priced tourist trip. Trip costs can easily reach $6,000+++. Your letter is one of thousands that are sent out each year by this organization, so while it makes you SOUND special, it's really not. The money you would spend for a 3 week trip could finance a good portion of an ENTIRE YEAR exchange with an organization such as YFU, AFS or Rotary. You'd also have all the benefits that go along with such an exchange such as cultural and language immersion.
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NO, it is not a scam! lol. i went on a trip last year with people to people to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. it was the best time of my life! i met sooo many amazing kids and learned sooo much! it's not like school or anything, you pretty much go to a bunch of places and learn. you may have a silly little quiz every now and then; but you can't fail. they also give you a high school credit once you have completed the program. also, you were sent that letter because you were either nominated by a teacher or a student in your school that has been on a trip with them the previous year. yes...it is expensive. most europe (they have ones that go to asia and australia) trips range from $6,000-$8,000. although, you can pay by month (about $900 per month) or choose any other type of billing plan that you want. people to people also offers fundrasing programs. i know a girl that was in my group who raised every single cent for her trip! also, EVERYTHING is included in the price. hotels, 3 meals a day, attractions, transportation, airline tickets, etc are all included. Misc. Info: -most trips last about 20 days. -you go with a "delegation" which is made up of about 40 kids from your area as well as 4 "leaders" who are teachers from your area. -you have a homestay...where you live with a family in the country that you are visiting for 2 or 3 days. -you have to go through a process in order to be accepted (3 letters of reccomendation and an interview) although, they accept most kids -you have monthly meetings with your delegation before you leave to get to meet the kids and leaders -IT WILL BE THE BEST EXPERIENCE OF YOUR LIFEEEE! have fun. and good luck :]
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I got this letter saying that i was invited to go to england, france, belgium, and the netherlands to study at these places . It says its founded by presdent Dwight D. Eisnhower. If anyone knows about this program, like if i have to pay to travel or if its fake please tell me.
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Well, it's not a fake. But it has changed drastically since it's inception. Now there is little left of the educational part and it's much more an over priced tourist trip. Trip costs can easily reach $6,000+++. Your letter is one of thousands that are sent out each year by this organization, so while it makes you SOUND special, it's really not. The money you would spend for a 3 week trip could finance a good portion of an ENTIRE YEAR exchange with an organization such as YFU, AFS or Rotary. You'd also have all the benefits that go along with such an exchange such as cultural and language immersion.
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NO, it is not a scam! lol. i went on a trip last year with people to people to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. it was the best time of my life! i met sooo many amazing kids and learned sooo much! it's not like school or anything, you pretty much go to a bunch of places and learn. you may have a silly little quiz every now and then; but you can't fail. they also give you a high school credit once you have completed the program. also, you were sent that letter because you were either nominated by a teacher or a student in your school that has been on a trip with them the previous year. yes...it is expensive. most europe (they have ones that go to asia and australia) trips range from $6,000-$8,000. although, you can pay by month (about $900 per month) or choose any other type of billing plan that you want. people to people also offers fundrasing programs. i know a girl that was in my group who raised every single cent for her trip! also, EVERYTHING is included in the price. hotels, 3 meals a day, attractions, transportation, airline tickets, etc are all included. Misc. Info: -most trips last about 20 days. -you go with a "delegation" which is made up of about 40 kids from your area as well as 4 "leaders" who are teachers from your area. -you have a homestay...where you live with a family in the country that you are visiting for 2 or 3 days. -you have to go through a process in order to be accepted (3 letters of reccomendation and an interview) although, they accept most kids -you have monthly meetings with your delegation before you leave to get to meet the kids and leaders -IT WILL BE THE BEST EXPERIENCE OF YOUR LIFEEEE! have fun. and good luck :]
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Friday, July 1, 2011
if your parents didnt go to college in the united states are you still a 1st generation college student?
if your parents didnt go to college in the united states are you still a 1st generation college student?
My parents are from the netherlands. In holland they do not have the same college system as the united states and it is more like trade schools. Both my parents went to trade school universities in holland . I am a 1st generation american. With these circumstances am i also a 1st generation college student? My mom blacksmith my dad business school
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At this trade school what do they learn? If they literally learned a trade like how to become a blacksmith then yes you are a first generation college student, if they learned engineering then no you are not a first generation college student. My mother never went to college, but my dad went to a polytechnic college in England for engineering so I am not a first generation college student just because I'm the first in my family to go to college in America. If your dad went to business school then you aren't a first generation college student.
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My parents are from the netherlands. In holland they do not have the same college system as the united states and it is more like trade schools. Both my parents went to trade school universities in holland . I am a 1st generation american. With these circumstances am i also a 1st generation college student? My mom blacksmith my dad business school
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At this trade school what do they learn? If they literally learned a trade like how to become a blacksmith then yes you are a first generation college student, if they learned engineering then no you are not a first generation college student. My mother never went to college, but my dad went to a polytechnic college in England for engineering so I am not a first generation college student just because I'm the first in my family to go to college in America. If your dad went to business school then you aren't a first generation college student.
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
How is the LLM Study in the Netherlands?
How is the LLM Study in the Netherlands?
I'm a Chinese. I find it difficult to find a job in China. So I think it the same applying to the abroad study in the Netherlands. I want to know how the courses are organized in the Netherlands and whether the school will provide LLM students more chances to practice law
Netherlands - 2 Answers
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I was a student advisor for an International Business course and we recruited many Chinese students for this, so studying in the Netherlands is most certainly possible. Not knowing what LLM meant, I looked it up quickly and ok it is a specifically advanced law degrees. The best site to use as a starting point to studying in the Netherlands is http://www.nuffic.nl/ It gives info on life in the Netherlands, studying in NL, how to do it, costs, visa info etc etc and importantly you for you a list of available courses in English http://www.nuffic.nl/international-students/dutch-higher-education/search-international-study-programmes/ispac_search_form. There are all different specalisms of law on offer, so it is best for you to check this for yourself. Best of luck. \ EDIT@ Andy - sorry what you are saying is not 100% true. As I mentioned I actually worked for a Uni so have first hand knowledge of a lot of International students' experiences. All the universities I know have counsellors or a dept dedicated to foreign students to give advice and support - ok some better than others Housing is hard to find yes, but universities have connections with housing agencies or even campus accomodation - so as long as you arrange it in advance then you can get accomodation near to or even on site. Bank account - easy - go to ABN Amro - it is even in English and done within one visit usually. Not one of the students I know had to go to the headquarters! Actually having studied on an exchange in the UK - I would actually say it is as hard or harder to get into a decent uni with accomodation where the walls were not damp and disgusting or paying through the nose. Also it is a lot more expensive to study in the UK as a foreign student than in the Netherlands (at least when I was working as the counsellor). It's personal of course - but I really strongly disagree! EDIT - Andy - you are so factually off the mark it is untrue and I could refute each and everyone of your statements with facts and cite sources for each as well, but this would turn into a catfight. Actually, all of your assumptions about me and why I came to the UK are wrong as well. I am not "University staff" already for a long time (it was my positon on my third year placement as part of my uni degree) - I am (as mentioned before) however lucky enough to have studied for four years whereby I have two degrees (one Dutch, one British) and spent 1 semester in the UK per year and the other in NL. Therefore this is first hand info based on personal experience and so about as "independant" as you can get, and better than hearsay from "a friend". Two points that did stand out - The Netherlands is cheaper than the UK on cost of living (check out all the cost of living surveys) and Amsterdam is cheaper than London. So compare fairly and accurately if you are going to comment at all - e.g. http://www.finfacts.com/costofliving.htm - London is ranked 3rd most expensive worldwide and Amsterdam 25th. Secondly NL also has Aldi, Lidl etc etc where the prices are cheap and Tescos is NOT cheap - only certain sections/brands within the store are, and that is the same in NL as well As I said, if you want to draw comparisons, then please be in the position to do so, and base it on facts and not hearsay. If you enable your Email I am happy to discuss further - but will leave the comments as in on here. I was not rude to you, so please give me the same respect back.
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Hi Never go to Netherlands for studies as an international student. You get zero support from the universities and the visa procedure is a nightmare. There are so many barriers for international students. They discourage international students imposing these restrictions. Housing is the biggest nightmare in Holland. You will have to wait months to find accommodation. (Talk to your friends who study in Netherlands. You will hear horror stories) To open a bank account? This is another nightmare. You will have to go to bank's headquarters in Amsterdam. Then they will send you to another branch. Then the branch will say you have to go back to the headquarters again which means you will be travelling around the city with no proper advice. After all, it takes another few weeks to activate the bank account. (By this time you have run out all your cash) On top of all, public transport is very expensive. Normally you cannot find accommodation near universities.Lots of tram trips are involved. I would not advise you to go to continent for LLM. Try UK, Australia or America. They have well renowned universities and eventually you get internationally recognized LLM. My preferences would be, 1. UK 2. Australia 3. USA And look no further. Good Luck! To Blah Blah: Sorry to hear about your second edition. As you work for Uni and as an employee, you are technically correct, but practically incorrect. Technically, they think (the staff including you) they are doing a great job for students but to satisfy themselves. The real support is very poor for students. Yes, ABN Amro if a prime example for bank account nightmare. I am surprised to learn that you advise your students that they can open an account without going to the bank’s HQ in Amsterdam. Is that how you make your students to go around Amsterdam? (This is actually good for first time visitors in Amsterdam for sight seeing) In the UK, you walk in to the bank and you open the bank account. Simple as that and within less than a week, you get your bankcards etc. Accommodation in the UK. I know many European students who come to UK apply for the CHEAPEST accommodation available. I assume you did the same Blah Blah. When you go for cheaper option, you need to understand that there is a reason for it to be cheaper. BUT at least it is not a nightmare like in Holland. Nobody waits months in the UK to get accommodation and of course they are much cheaper than Amsterdam accommodation and International students are not required to register with Municipalities/councils, which they are made to wait weeks including making appointments. After a all, in Netherlands, there are no incentives for international students. They are prepared only to take money from Intl.Students. In the UK, once you have finished your studies you are allowed to work for two years with no restrictions at all. Finally the visa nightmare for international students in Holland. You need to apply for visa then you need to apply for appointment with IND (? not sure about the name) as you are required to register with it within 72 hours of your arrival. When you come from China you are likely to get jet lagged and may be tired too. But despite the fact that, you are required to find your way to IND and required to register with it within that time scale. ( I do not know what will happen if you do not comply with this 72 hour requirement.) Is UK expensive? No Many students from the continent think that UK is expensive. But Amsterdam is much more expensive than UK with limited options. In the UK you will find so many options to choose from according to your preferred life style. For example, shopping. If you are moderate then you will find Tesco (The same supermarket as in China), Sainsbury’s etc. For cheaper options, there are Netto, Lidl etc. If not you can try M&S, Waitrose etc for expensive shopping. However, it is totally for you to decide what to do and this is my idea only. The best idea would be to talk to your friends who study in Netherlands and UK. Then weigh up their experience and then come to a conclusion. Do not listen to Uni staff like Blah Blah as they see only their side and their advice is NOT Independent! To Bla Bla (sorry I misspelt your name earlier) Bla Bla you seem to be a nice person. I was not rude to you at all and as we both understand, we were trying to help somebody to make a decision with a support from our experience and it is totally down to them to make thier mind up re what to do. Hope you agree? Thanks!
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
What is people to people student ambassador programs?
What is people to people student ambassador programs?
I got a letter from them saying I was invited to travel and study in England Belgium, France, and The Netherlands for the summer of '09. So what do I have to do to go?
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It costs quite a bit of $$ but is a pretty good program. Go to their meeting in your town and learn all about it.
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just attend the meeting tht's on the paper and they'll tell you all about it and how much it cost. it can cost $10-4k but all fees are included but if you go you should bring at least $500 for snacks and souvenirs plus you get to do rly cool activites and meet some of the greatest ppl ever =] you can also receive a credit for going but you have to complete the assignments they tell you to do such as completing a journal, an essay about the country(ies) you're going to, and the online quizzes
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i went to france,england, and whales when i was 12 and it was really fun. You make friends with people you will never really meet in everyday life. In 2006 i think it was $5000 but its worth it. Some people in my group fundraised all of it.You can also get high school and college credit if you do their assignments journal,projects,ect.You also stay with a homestead family for about 3days and you get to see what there life is like. My homestead family made me feel right and home and were the nicest british people i ever meet
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Tuesday, June 7, 2011
How to find accommodation in The Netherlands?
How to find accommodation in The Netherlands?
I have been accepted as a foreign student in the Saxion University.Now I am searching to find a way to rent a room, but unfortunately with no luck.Can anybody help me or give me some tips about finding proper accommodation?
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Hi, well in the website (saxion.edu) comes a link to follow them via facebook, if you do have facebook as well, post messages via there so maybe others can guide you over there... http://www.facebook.com/saxionuniversity Good luck :)
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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Can Foreign Exchange Students still visit the marijuana coffeeshops in the Netherlands?
Can Foreign Exchange Students still visit the marijuana coffeeshops in the Netherlands?
I am interested in studying abroad and am very curious as to stipulations behind this new Dutch Marijuana law. Will Foreign exchange students be able to indulge in the treacherous shrubbery ?
Netherlands - 3 Answers
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Yes! Because they'll be given an opportunity. Thank you for the 2 points.
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So long as they are legally resident with authorities (ie have the correct immigration status and registered with a muncipality) then yes they are Dutch residents and will be entitled to obtain a pass - at least as I understand it. It's only becomes "treacherous shrubbery" in the lands of lousy gardners who let it overtake the garden so to speak!
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Ah, another person too lazy to actually read. Yes, you too can get stoned and kill some braincells!
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I am interested in studying abroad and am very curious as to stipulations behind this new Dutch Marijuana law. Will Foreign exchange students be able to indulge in the treacherous shrubbery ?
Netherlands - 3 Answers
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Yes! Because they'll be given an opportunity. Thank you for the 2 points.
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So long as they are legally resident with authorities (ie have the correct immigration status and registered with a muncipality) then yes they are Dutch residents and will be entitled to obtain a pass - at least as I understand it. It's only becomes "treacherous shrubbery" in the lands of lousy gardners who let it overtake the garden so to speak!
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Ah, another person too lazy to actually read. Yes, you too can get stoned and kill some braincells!
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