A Blog about Education Abroad

Tag: The Netherlands

  • Sarah at Wageningen UR

    Sarah at Wageningen UR

    Arrival in the Netherlands:

    My flight landed at Schiphol (Amsterdam) on Monday, 14 March 2016. From Amsterdam I travelled to Ede-Wageningen station with the train and from Ede to Wageningen Campus with Bus 88 (total cost, €18). I first had to go to the Forum to collect my room key and sign the contract for accommodation at Beringhem, Bennekom. I would strongly recommend applying for accommodation at Beringhem, the rooms are spacious and you get to live in another town, which is close enough to comfortably cycle to Wageningen. At an extra cost, iNFacilities also provides you with bedding (duvet, cushion and covers). Some rooms (such as mine) has their own bathroom (with shower) and mini-kitchen (with small water basin). However, you will pay a bit extra for this option.

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  • Frances at the University of Amsterdam

    Frances at the University of Amsterdam

    Pre-departure:

    My last few months in South Africa before leaving for Amsterdam were rather chaotic. On top of trying to see as many friends and family as possible before I left, there seemed to be a constant stream of administration getting in the way of my holiday. If I learned anything here, it’s that you just have to knuckle down and get through this admin, because the more effort you put in here, the smoother your exchange will probably go. 

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  • Christie at the University of Amsterdam

    Christie at the University of Amsterdam

    Pre-departure:

    I started my application to exchange to Amsterdam in February, after a workshop where I met my Dutch supervisor. The motivation for the exchange was 1) to share my research in the Dutch academic community and 2) to investigate possible future research opportunities between the Dutch colonial case and mainland Dutch case. The exchange was part of the bi-lateral agreement between Stellenbosch University and University of Amsterdam. Because of this agreement, I also received a monthly stipend which ended paying for my accommodation. The accommodation was organised through University of Amsterdam and they provided choices which I then choose from. The best option is usually to go somewhere what suits you best – whether that is shared amenities, or kitchen, or single room with your own amenities.

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