The Ultimate Amsterdam Student Experience Guide

Having previously studied in London, Alicante and Amsterdam, I know a thing or two about how to have an amazing student experience. From my experience of studying in Amsterdam this year, I have compiled a comprehensive list of all things students should know about studying in Amsterdam. This guide includes information on rent discount, scholarships, sports, students associations, volunteering and internship opportunities.

The Glitz and Glamour of Europe: Miljonair Fair Amsterdam 2011

Ever wanted to know how the elite members of society live? Europe’s most exclusive event, the Miljonair Fair, is the perfect place to discover the gateway to the luxurious lifestyle. Having been invited to the VIP launch night of its tenth anniversary, I was fortunate enough to attend this evening full of entertainment, fine cuisine and all things extravagant. The location was the RAI Exhibition Centre in Amsterdam and the evening took place on the 8^th of December. The exhibition open to the public which includes fashion shows hosted between 9-12 December.

VU University Amsterdam won me over

MALVINA SKENDO (MBA student)

Having completed my bachelor degree in London and experiencing an incredible year on the Erasmus program as an exchange student in Spain, I was determined to expand my horizons further and discover a new country while completing my master degree. Dutch universities offered me with top quality education at great value for money. VU University Amsterdam won me over with its high university ranking worldwide, its proximity and links with the Zuidas business and finance district and excellent career prospects. I was truly enthused having learned that inspirational leaders such as Wouter Bos the Finance minister, Jan Peter Belkenend the former Prime Minister and Henk de Vries the CEO of the luxurious yacht making company Feadship had all studied at VU Amsterdam. Furthermore, receiving the VU Fellowship Scholarship was a great achievement for me and it allowed me to focus on my studies without the financial worry.