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  • Erasmus,  Europe,  Netherlands,  University of Amsterdam

    Academics in Amsterdam: My Experience of Studying at UvA

    June 29, 2023 /

    By Hannah Carter-Moore, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands Now that I’ve finished my year in Amsterdam it feels like a good time to recap what uni has been like at UvA compared to UoM. If you’re considering studying in Amsterdam for your exchange, these might be some things you’d like to consider. Pros, cons, and everything in between!

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  • Europe,  Netherlands,  University of Amsterdam

    Amsterdam, land of tulips

    May 20, 2023 /

    By Hannah Carter-Moore, Universiteit van Amsterdam, Netherlands Nothing makes you feel more like an Amsterdammer than cycling around with a bunch of tulips in your basket <3

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  • Europe,  Netherlands,  University of Amsterdam

    Windmills and Winkel 43

    May 18, 2023 /

    By Hannah Carter-Moore, Universiteit van Amsterdam, the Netherlands A throwback to an Autumnal day out in Amsterdam

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    February 9, 2026

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    September 22, 2018
  • Europe,  Netherlands,  Uncategorized,  University of Amsterdam

    Hidden Gems of Amsterdam

    May 14, 2023 /

    by Aimee Kinniburgh, Universiteit van Amsterdam, Netherlands Having lived in Amsterdam now for nearly 9 months, I think I’ve finally earnt the right to talk about some of my favourite, lesser-known places in Amsterdam to go for a coffee, study or for a pint in the all be in very limited, sun. So if you happen to find yourself in Amsterdam feel free to use this list to get away from some of the tourist, and TikTok, traps.

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    March 30, 2020

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    July 31, 2019
  • Erasmus,  Europe,  University of Amsterdam

    Zwarte Piet/ Black Pete

    April 17, 2015 /

    By Frazer Randalls (Universiteit van Amsterdam, The Netherlands) Hi, so I’ve written a short journalistic styled opinion article on a hot topic in the Netherlands. The issue is around a tradition which involves white people black facing. Any comments or feedback is more than welcome, let me know what you think. Over the last few decades there has been the rise in what can be described as unintentional racism and even ‘hipster racism’. Unintentional racism is exactly that, racism that is both unintentionally racist and unintended to cause offence. Hipster racism is the idea that we are so far past blatant outbursts of racism and racist attitudes, that we can…

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    January 14, 2020

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    February 17, 2022

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"We decided to spend the weekend in San Diego. Although we picked a cloudy weekend and missed the sunsets, we still had a lot of fun. ☀️" - from our Global Ambassador Ciara in LA! "Really enjoying my first months in Hong Kong. I love the balance between big city life alongside amazing beaches and hikes. I can’t wait to explore more of the city and the islands!" - from our Global Ambassador Lola in Hong Kong!🌆🌴 Meet our Global Guidance Ambassadors! Go Abroad 2026 Photo Competition! 📸 Thinking about taking your degree global? ✈️ "A weekend trip during mid-semester break in WA to visit Lancelin, The Pinnacles, Green Head, Lesueur National Park and Hangover Bay." - from our Global Ambassador Elizabeth in Australia 🦘 'During recess week at NUS, I was fortunate enough to travel to Vietnam; visiting Hanoi, Ninh Binh and Ha Giang for the Ha Giang loop. The loop was a once in a lifetime experience, I will never forget. Studying in Singapore has given me the opportunity to travel nearby countries easily, exploring parts of the world I have never seen before. Hopefully more travelling to come!' - from our GA Florence in Singapore 🇸🇬 'My first month settling in to a new life in The Hague, consisting of a lot of exploring along beautiful canals, nearby towns, and getting used to being a student in the city of peace and justice!' - our Global Ambassador Eliza in The Netherlands! 🇳🇱 'My friends and I took a day trip to the Toronto Islands while the weather is still warm. We hired bikes and cycled around the whole island, taking regular photo breaks! (The CN Tower featuring in most photos, of course).

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