Mobility specification

Country:Netherlands

Institution:Radboud University

City:Nijmegen

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2021/2022

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Informatics

Study level abroad:Master

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?no

Does the university offer enough courses in English?they have tons

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?More teamwork and more analytical tasks with focus on self-study. More complicated and advanced course projects compared to MUNI. Overall good experience. It does not matter if you're a local student or the one on Erasmus.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Orientation week, good mentors, trips.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories
I haven’t noticed

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:22000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Everything went more or less as expected. You just have to be ready for the Dutch high prices on everything.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Cook by yourself. If you plan to use public transport or trains, buy a subscription. If you plan to visit more than 5 museums or galleries, buy a museum card

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?I've seen better

And what about transport outside the city?runs like clockwork

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Inside the city you need a bicycle! The city is not big but the public transport won't help you much. But you still can have a transport card which might save you money. To go to a different city, there are NS trains, you can buy a subscription if you travel a lot. It's expensive in general but very convenient. Trains run every 10-30 minutes every direction during the day.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?yes

How do you rate the availability of healthcare?neutral

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?River enbankment, Kingsday in spring, island on the river.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Amsterdam, Utrecht, the Hague, Zaandam (sea beach), Rotterdam, Kinderdijk, Texel.

Share your best experience:Student gatherings, parties, team projects, trips to different cities on my own/with friends/with ESN/with fellow students, seaside.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?yes

Where can it be arranged?The university helps you

What is needed?You'll see the requirements

How long does it take approximately?1-2 months

How did you get to the place?Plane

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?If you want to rent a flat, it might be hard. Watch out scammers! When getting there, create a revolut account and get a Maestro card. Visa and Mastercard don't work in most non-touristic places and supermarkets!

Can you pay by card?sometimes

What not to forget when packing?Clothes for rainy weather.

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?Going on Erasmus was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made — challenging at times, but incredibly rewarding. If I had the chance, I’d do it all over again, and highly encourage anyone considering it to take the leap.