Blogs 2019/2020 Semester 1

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Five insightful tips for finding an internship

Hey, everyone! My name is Estella and I am on a one-year Erasmus exchange from the University of Worcester, United Kingdom, where I study Sports and Exercise Psychology. At AUAS/HvA I have been studying High ...
Step into my Amsterdam life

Hello all, my name is Daneica and I am a South African who is currently studying at James Cook University (JCU) in Singapore. I have been part of a six-month exchange programme here at the Amsterdam University of ...
Exchange destinations compared: Netherlands vs the UK and US

The United Kingdom, United States and the Netherlands are some of the top destinations for international students. Are you curious about how they differ from each other? As an international student who has studied in ...
The student guide to grocery shopping

The busy lifestyle of being on an exchange programme is exciting, exhilarating and fun. It's no secret in the mist of having fun and studying that it is difficult to stay healthy, not to mention the many temptations ...
Surviving Dutch gastronomy!

If you are a food lover or you come from a country with one of the best cuisines in the world like I do (Mexico), you may find it difficult to find good places, dishes or snacks to eat in Amsterdam. Dutch gastronomy ...
Your easy guide to public transport in Amsterdam

Whether you will live near your school in Amsterdam or 15 km away (like me), learning how public transport works is a great idea. Trust me - the weather is not always suitable for a bike, and sometimes you will need ...
Student Ambassadors Workshop: Going International

The AUAS International Student Ambassadors recently hosted a workshop during the university's annual event for Dutch students considering studying abroad: Going International 2019.
Hidden costs in Amsterdam: Secrets revealed

Are you an MA, BA, or a Ph.D. student pondering the costs associated with being an exchange or a degree-seeking fellow in the Netherlands? Hidden costs, of which there are plenty, may spark you to compose a thesis or ...
What you probably forgot to pack for your semester abroad

Going on an exchange can sometimes be overwhelming (in the best way!). With so much planning to do it can be easy to forget some weird essentials when packing. Here’s a list of 5 things that should be in your ...