What to Expect as an American Expat Working in the Netherlands

What to Expect as an American Expat Working in the Netherlands

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An American expat examines how different countries value work-life balance.  
Wild Goose Chase for Dutch Cuisine

Wild Goose Chase for Dutch Cuisine

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One expat considers whether a true Dutch food exists.
A Tale of Two Wheels

A Tale of Two Wheels

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An expat learns that a bike is more than just a mode of transportation in the Netherlands.
How to Land an Apartment Rental in Brainport

How to Land an Apartment Rental in Brainport

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Spoiler: Getting an apartment in a city in the midst of an affordable housing crisis involves a lot of luck. 
Dont Make Assumptions About Working Abroad

Don't Make Assumptions About Working Abroad

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A software engineer in the Netherlands discovers that being an expat in a "Western" country is not always as easy as advertised. 
8 Reasons Why Relocating to Amsterdam Could be a Great Move for Your Tech Career

8 Reasons Why Relocating to Amsterdam Could be a Great Move for Your Tech Career

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With innovation and start-ups around every corner, Amsterdam is considered the new Silicon Valley. Here's why it's the place to launch your tech career. 
Exiting Expat Life

Exiting Expat Life

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I knew there would be tears shed when I left home. What I didn't expect was the sadness that would accompany saying "so long" to expat life.   
Software Engineer - Netherlands

Software Engineer - Netherlands

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Victor Mings has worked in Austria and the Netherlands and made the switch from aerospace engineering to software development. He talks to us about switching specialties, what he did to salvage a bad interview and land his current job, and the magic of the IAESTE internship program (and why you should Google it right now). Watch his series of videos below.
Cobblestones? Say Goodbye to Your Heels.

Cobblestones? Say Goodbye to Your Heels.

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After over a year abroad, my life has changed in lots of little ways. 
Happy Canada Day From Amsterdam

Happy Canada Day From Amsterdam

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This holiday weekend, I'm reflecting on what I miss most about my home and native land. 
Starting from Scratch as an Actress in Amsterdam

Starting from Scratch as an Actress in Amsterdam

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Casting directors, agencies, production companies and theatres. You name it, I researched it.
I Just Want To Be Friends. What Could Go Wrong?

I Just Want To Be Friends. What Could Go Wrong?

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Friends: We all need them, but getting them overseas can be tricky. 
Expat Living: Building Friendships

Expat Living: Building Friendships

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Making friends with expats has its downfalls, but I still do it. Here's why. 
An Actress Abroad

An Actress Abroad

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I never thought I'd move to the Netherlands. Here are three hurdles I encountered along the way. 
Doing Normal in the Netherlands

Doing "Normal" in the Netherlands

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Just how hard is it to fit in abroad? I thought I was normal. Turns out I’m not.
Finding My Way Abroad

Finding My Way Abroad

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Navigating life in the Netherlands requires more than Google Maps. 
Saying Goodbye to the American Midwest

Saying Goodbye to the American Midwest

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I was a week away from getting married when I decided to move abroad. 
A Mini Guide to Amsterdam

A Mini Guide to Amsterdam

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Skinny houses on skinny streets, bobbing houseboats and some of the Western world’s most important art. No wonder the "Venice of the north” is one of Europe’s most-visited cities.
5 Ways to Travel Like a Local

5 Ways to Travel Like a Local

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Tourist guidebooks and websites aren’t the best way to learn about a destination. Try these tips instead.
The Best Part of Long-Term Study Abroad

The Best Part of Long-Term Study Abroad

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After winter holidays at home, Emily dreads going back to Amsterdam—but returns to a pleasant surprise. 

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