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Budget-Friendly Entertainment in Amsterdam: Jazz, Cinema, Storytelling, and Affordable Meals
By Augusta Arron, Universiteit van Amsterdam, The Netherlands Being a student in Amsterdam is all about exploring its rich cultural opportunities and entertainment, and it goes far beyond its well-known bar and nightlife scene. For students looking for unique experiences that won’t break the bank, I am offering a guide to discover activities which can be just as fun, including jazz, cinema, storytelling, and food.
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(Cold water) Swimming in Amsterdam
By Augusta Arron, Universiteit van Amsterdam, The Netherlands Dive into the authentic Dutch experience Amsterdam is known for it charming canals and vibrant city life, so of course, with time, locals have found a way to blend the two. Swimming allows you to experience the convenience of the city while enjoying its natural beauty, while also socialising and getting some exercise. These swimming spots offer a refreshing escape from student life and let you explore the city from a local’s view point.
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Amsterdam: Top tips for the ultimate ‘coffee and a sweet treat’ guide
By Augusta Arron, Universiteit van Amsterdam, The Netherlands If my time studying at Amsterdam this year has taught me anything it has been how much I love to explore cities… and pastries. Cafe’s offer the perfect means to do so, especially for students, providing hotspots for culture, community, food and some amazingly high-grade study sustenance (coffee).
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Why you shouldn’t romanticise your perfect dutch home in Amsterdam
By Augusta Arron, Universiteit van Amsterdam, The Netherlands As many know navigating the housing market as a student in Amsterdam right now is a little stressful to say the least. While everyone I know from Manchester has faced no problem with it at all, getting a place through UvA’s limited accommodation lottery system, I made a very silly mistake in the process which in sum left me basically homeless. In this blog I’ll run you through how this happened and offer some tips you don’t follow in my mindless footsteps.
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