What’s life like at university in the Netherlands? | Study in Holland podcast #5

Putting down your roots as an international student can be challenging, but also very exciting. In the Study in Holland podcasts, we're talking about what it’s like to live in the Netherlands as an international student. Using statements to trigger the discussion, four students share their surprise and disbelief, their thoughts and experiences – and come up with some great tips.

The Study in Holland podcasts are hosted by Dutch NHL Stenden student Lotje with Vincent from Germany, Jade from Zimbabwe, and Mohammed from Qatar. This week, they talk about the Dutch educational system. We launch into the podcast with Mohammed sharing his culture shock experience. This time it's about the opening hours of the supermarkets in the Netherlands. Let’s say these are very different from what he’s used to in Qatar. 

When it comes to the educational system, the international students share their experience of life at university in the Netherlands. What do they think of Dutch lecturers? Just how chill is it to work with students from all over the world? How well does NHL Stenden prepare you for your future work? And to what extent is the unversity also a social meeting point? What are the places to go if you want to have a chat and where should you go if you want to study quietly? The students end the podcast by sharing tips you should not miss out on.

00:00 - Introduction 
01:24 – This week’s culture shock 
03:00 – Statement 1: Dutch teachers are easy going 
07:18  - Statement 2: It is fun to work with students from all over the world 
09:49 – Statement 3: NHL Stenden prepares you for your future work 
14:40 – Statement 4: The university is also a social meeting point outside of classes for students and lecturers 
18:13 - Tips 

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At NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, we encourage our students to expand their boundaries. Students take charge of their own study path in one of our many bachelor or master programmes, from hospitality to marketing to teaching. Our international network has partners all over the world, including in Bali, the Netherlands, South Africa and Thailand. Check out the website for all our degrees and more information: https://bit.ly/3uyqygW.