Erasmus Experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands by Emeric

Why did you choose to go to Amsterdam, Netherlands?

Because I already lived in the Netherlands (Groningen): it is a really tolerant culture, dutch people are open minded despite some strict rules when it is about "living together" (e.g. you can't cross the street when the light is red here, it is really rude for them to arrive late to an appointment)

How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?

6 month - 300€/month

What is the student lifestyle like in Amsterdam?

I'm doing an internship so I don't know how exactly it is for a student, but there is a lot of parties happening all around, a lot of things to do, a lot of museum to visit, only problem is the price (museums are expensive, transport and accomodation as well)

Would you recommend the city and the University of Amsterdam to other students?

The city : definitly yes (I don't know about the university, it's an erasmus internship at the CCI France-Pays-Bas)

What is the food like?

bad
fried

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Amsterdam?

yes, and a lot. A single room in a shared flat is minimum 500€

How much does it cost to live in Amsterdam?

500-600€ for the flat, 1000€ in total (transportation etc)

Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?

Dutch people speak perfect english, they are all native english speakers

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Amsterdam from your city?

bike, bike and bike !

Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Amsterdam?

Rembrandt plein

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Amsterdam?

http://www.cafesonneveld.nl/

De Oranjerie  
Website
Routebeschrijving
4,420 Google-recensies
Cafe · Centrum
Adres: Binnen Oranjestraat 15hs, 1013 HZ Amsterdam

http://www.decarrouselpannenkoeken.nl/

http://loetje.com/menukaart-loetje/

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Van Gogh museum: expensive but nice
Flower market and almost every street of the city
The villages of Marken and Volendam

Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Amsterdam in the future?

Enjoy, it's Amsterdam ;)