Erasmus Experience in The Hague, Netherlands by Ivana

Why did you choose to go to The Hague, Netherlands?

I choose The Hague because of the internship in the institution that exist only in The Hague. I did not know much about The Hague, except International Court of Justice, but I adore the city now.

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

My internship was three months long. I receive 510e for each month from Erasmus + program. I paid rent 375e per month.

What is the student lifestyle like in The Hague?

The Hague is not much of a student city but it has really nice cafes and amazing beach bars whith parties.

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

I would recommend The Hague, to people who like history, architecture, beach, and calm pace of life.

What is the food like?

You have really big range of food types. Indonesian cusine is very often found, but you have food from every part of the world. Burgerz is the great place, also Simonis (for fish).

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in The Hague?

My mentor help me to find a appartment, so it didn't cost me much.

How much does it cost to live in The Hague?

For casual life, with rent included, 900e is enough to live a nice life. If you find appartment for 350e all inclusive, you do not need much for food.

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

Laguage is mixture of German, French and English. But everyone can speak English.

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

I travel by bus to Budapest, and form Budapest with airplane to Brussels, and then by train to The Hague. But You can find cheap buses.

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

The Grote Markt!

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in The Hague?

Burgerz, Simonis.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Humanity House

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Mauritshuis

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Gemeentenmuseum

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Museon

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Also Scheveningen Beach or Silent Beach.

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

You can travel cheaply to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Gouda, Delft, Leiden, all these cities have interesting museum and culture.