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Erasmus Experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands by Maria

Published by flag- Maria Bl — 9 years ago

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Why did you choose to go to Amsterdam, Netherlands?

I have never been in this part of Europe. I was medical student and I heard that health system in Netherlands is very well developed and I wanted to get an experienced there and see the things I would never be able to see in my country (such as Da Vinci robot)

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

2 months, 500e per month

What is the student lifestyle like in Amsterdam?

I was an intern so I did not have any chance to experience student life, I was there during summer

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

totally!

What is the food like?

Not bad, but nothing special. I would say typical european food. Lot of fast foods but also many place for veggies etc

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Amsterdam?

yes

How much does it cost to live in Amsterdam?

min 500e/per month for a room

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

For me it was mixture of german and english so sometimes it is easy to get at least the topic of conversation. I did not attend any course

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

bus

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

coffee shops, museumplein, or simply by any canal

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

lot of museums

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

buy there a bike asap coz otherwise you will spent a fortune for a public transport!


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