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
Netherlands - 1 Answers
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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 14, 2014
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!
Other - Europe - 5 Answers
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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!
Other - Europe - 5 Answers
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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!!
Other - Europe - 1 Answers
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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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Saturday, December 28, 2013
Could you please read my summer school essay?
Could you please read my summer school essay?
I'm a student from the Netherlands and I'm applying for Pepperdine university summer school. I think my essay is pretty damn good. But I could really use some criticism, ofcourse. Could you please read my essay? Just respond to this question and I'll send it to you. Thank you! I must be really stupid, but... how do I send it?
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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SEND IT!
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kkk....!!! lemme ave a luk......!!!
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I'm a student from the Netherlands and I'm applying for Pepperdine university summer school. I think my essay is pretty damn good. But I could really use some criticism, ofcourse. Could you please read my essay? Just respond to this question and I'll send it to you. Thank you! I must be really stupid, but... how do I send it?
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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SEND IT!
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kkk....!!! lemme ave a luk......!!!
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Saturday, December 14, 2013
How would you interpret this?
How would you interpret this?
I was hanging out with group of people at a pub/restaurant. We were all seated around a big round table. They were friends of my friend (I didn't know them). I was talking to two people next to me and we were having a great conversation. During the conversation I looked around the table and saw two of her other female friends smiling at me. They both had a certain look in their eyes. They weren't invovled in the conversation (the table was long so they were about 10 feet away). They were really attractive foreign exchange students from the Netherlands. What does this mean? How would you interpret this? Were they just being friendly? Or were they flirting?
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They probably said "alfen noogen floober goober zen gutenzum geberstag." It means, "Gee, look at the huge booger hanging out of his nose." Yeah, they dig you man.
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Saturday, December 7, 2013
What's your univeristies' coolest sustainability initiative?
What's your univeristies' coolest sustainability initiative?
Maybe your university has covered their entire roof with solar panels, made an alliance with local organic farmers, or purchased hundreds of acres of rainforest to save precious species.... The academic world (often) advocates principles of sustainability, but what do universities do themselves to put these nice principles in practice? I am creating a booklet of best practices on academic institutions, and i am especially intersted in projects that are initiated by students, or that are doen in cooperation with small business or companies. The booklet is meant to inspire managers, teachers, policymakers and students in the Netherlands to start greening their universities. Links are most appreciated
Other - Environment - 2 Answers
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Mine is using algae to obtain fuel. Seems to be ok. Next year they are going tro up the production and sell to the power company.
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I attend a small college in Minneapolis called Augsburg, so some sustainable stuff may come easier than to a large uni, but some things the school does I like include... >All our energy comes from wind power. >We're located in the city, so cars are not required. Biking is big, and we have a bike share program (with a local bike shop), and an hour car on campus. >The school is a site for a CSA drop-off. We have a small garden as well. The program on campus that serves meals to those in need uses 6 shares from this farm during the growing season. >We compost a lot more than we throw away (this was largely student done, but is in its infancy as we just began food service with a new company) All of the packaging on the food sold (like cups and containers) is biodegradable. Fair-trade products on campus, as well. >There is a fair amount of curriculum dedicated to environmental issues, as well as a new 'class' that for the incoming freshmen starting next fall (which will run 3 years) called "the fate of the earth" and it focuses on consumption. Also, through school, I took a class called "Sustainable Cities in North America" this summer. We visited Portland State University, which has a lot of "green" aspects in their buildings, and could be useful to you...
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Sunday, December 1, 2013
Hogeschool in the netherlands?
Hogeschool in the netherlands?
Can anyone tell me what is hogeschool in the netherlands, are they high school, college or university? Is it that only good students go to university and others go to hogeschool? And generally how many years they spend in hogeschool to get a degree? My friend spent FIVE years to get a degree, is he a looser? Thank you.
Netherlands - 1 Answers
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Roughly equivalent to college. As a professor once said to me, in university we train you to be a scientist. If you want to learn how to do a job go to a hogeschool. Intellectual level is similar but a hogeschool's program is aimed at skills you need as a professional. You end a hogeschool with a bachelor's degree. 4 years is standard but 5 years is not at all uncommon. Any longer and you get to call him a looser.
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