Experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands by Hilal

What is it like to live in Amsterdam? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

The sounds of the trams, cars, all the people on the bicycles, the narrow streets with the canals and the remarkable architecture, even the smell and the atmosphere.. Different faces, different nationalities, different cultures everywhere. Amsterdam is a place where you actually can feel life. The best time to visit Amsterdam is definitely around Christmas, when the city is lightened up with all the magical Christmas decorations and during the summer when you enjoy cycling through the streets or when you lie on the green in the Vondelpark enjoying the nature. You can discover Amsterdam every day and it will never get monotonous. I travel a lot, but there is no place that gives me the same feeling as Amsterdam.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Amsterdam?

Amsterdam is a great city for students. The students here are all open and curious to learn new things, new places and new faces. Most of the students are very focused on their study during the week and from Thursday till Sunday they celebrate all the stress out their bodies and minds.

How much does it cost to live in Amsterdam?

Amsterdam is not one of the cheapest places to live. The prices for the student accommodations are around 400-600 euros. If you want to live properly, I think you should need 900-1200 euros.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Amsterdam? Is there any advice you can give?

It is definitely difficult to find an accommodation in Amsterdam. I would look for shared apartments in Amsterdam or for apartments nearby Amsterdam. Amsterdam is really easy to reach with the public transport. Even if you would look for an accommodation that is 50 km away, it would only take around 45 minutes to reach Amsterdam Central by train.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Amsterdam is full of different kind of dishes. You can find food from every culture and you have a lot of choices. My favorite dishes are sushi and Italian food.

What places would you recommend visiting in Amsterdam?

• Rembrandtplein
• Leidseplein
• Nieuwe Markt
• Koningsplein
• Damsquare
• Vondelpark
• Museumplein
• Marnixplein

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Is it good to eat out in Amsterdam? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

There are good places and bad places to eat out in Amsterdam. My favorite places are:

• Genroku
• Sumo
• Vapiano
• Van 't Spit
• Het Pizzahuis
• De drie graefjes

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Is the nightlife good in Amsterdam? Where is good to go?

The nightlife is very good. You have a lot of choices to go. From bars to huge discotheques. It actually depends on what kind of music you like.

What advice would you give future students headed to Amsterdam?

Amsterdam is definitely one of the best places in Europe for students. You can learn a lot, discover a lot and develop yourself in a good way. At the end of your journey, you will return home with a lot of positive experiences.