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Study in Holland preparations
Culture clash: moving from India to the Netherlands
It was 8:40 in the morning when I was first carried into the Schiphol airport in a sea of people, people that were way too tall for me, and who smiled their biggest smile at me. Some even came up to me to ask if I needed help, yes, I might have been visibly struggling with my 3 suitcases. My whole life was packed into these suitcases, bright red for my own comfort, I was ready to move into the Netherlands, I was ready to study harder, learn better and live the grand, vibrant Dutch life.
Getting a scholarship
Applying for a scholarship is not easy, I know that, and it takes years and years with a persistent attitude to make it happen.
Rain, Rain, Go Away?: Why the Weather in Holland Shouldn’t Scare You Away from Studying Here!
A question I’ve had a lot of people ask me since I moved to Amsterdam is, “how are you handling all the rain and the dark cold winters???”. I’ve even had people say “I don’t think I could ever live somewhere that it rains so much”. Thankfully it’s not as bad as it gets made out to be. I’ve now lived through all four seasons here in Holland and I can tell you that just looking up the weather on google will not give you a fair idea of the reality.
Step 3 in "Get yourself to Holland": scholarship application
In this blog, I want to share with you some information about the scholarship application assessment from a member of a scholarship committee (Amsterdam University College). And as a recipient of AUC scholarship for my bachelor and Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship for my master, i also note down some advice to help you build a strong case for your scholarship application
Step 1 in "Get yourself to Holland" series: Exploring the options
Having studied in New Zealand and the Netherlands, I know that the application process to study abroad can be a nightmare…. But STAY CALM …. if I can do it, you can do it too. This year I will make a blog series “Get yourself to Holland” that guides you through the different stages of “that mess”. So let’s get started.
Step 2 in "Get yourself to Holland" series: packing the packages
I know the US election result has put many of us in disbelief, anger and despair; however, as the admission application deadlines of some universities in the Netherlands are approaching, we have to put those feeling aside and try to bring home the Orange dream. Perhaps this election result just adds another reason to the list of why international hopefuls should come to the Netherlands.
Step 5 in "Get yourself to Holland" series: 16 things you need to know before arriving in Holland
The new academic year is about to start, and many international students are probably very anxious about their new life in Holland. "What will i eat?", "how do i travel?", "who will be my friends", "are my teachers nice?", etc. I have been in your shoes, so today i have composed a list of things (i think) that may help you a bit with having a good life in Holland.
Step 4 in "Get yourself to Holland": preparing for a new life in the Netherlands
Probably by now a lot of you have already received an admission letter, and some may be still waiting for scholarship results. I was in your shoes 5 years ago, so I understand the anxiety and excitement that you are going through now. Therefore, today I m gonna share with you some tips that help you gear up and get a head start for your new life in Netherlands.
