Mobility specification

Country:Netherlands

Institution:Inholland University of Applied Sciences

City:Rotterdam

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2021/2022

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Social Studies

Study level abroad:Bachelor

🎓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?I was pleasantly surprised by how much emphasis was placed on practice versus theory. All of our assignments were practical outputs, no tests or required texts from specialized literature.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?The University organises orientation weeks and various student events.

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

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:17000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

Do you have any tips on how to save money?As for grocery shopping, there are several supermarkets, some cheaper (e.g. Aldi, where I used to go), some more expensive (e.g. Albert Heijn). You need to map out your neighbourhood as soon as possible to find the cheaper places.

🗺 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?mostly fine

And what about transport outside the city?runs like clockwork

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Classically via Google Maps or using Dutch apps such as 9292, where you can buy a ticket directly.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?City centre

What are the must-visit trip destinations?There are plenty of bike trips in the area, which is a popular means of transport in the Netherlands. Nearby are the town of Delft, the windmill village of Kinderdijk and the beaches of The Hague. For a longer trip, definitely Amsterdam.

Share your best experience:The best experience was Kingsday in Amsterdam at the end of May, which is a Dutch holiday during which the whole country celebrates in the streets of the cities and Amsterdam logically has the biggest celebrations. It was great to spend the whole day there with a few people and celebrate with the locals.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Bus

Can you pay by card?in most places

🥳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?It was a great experience that taught me to be more independent and open-minded. I met a lot of inspiring people there.