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Student experiences Semester in Amsterdam

Discover what it's like to be a Semester in Amsterdam student at VU Amsterdam

Curious about student life, academics, and the experiences that await you in Amsterdam? Our former students can tell you all about it.

We have Semester in Amsterdam student alumni from all over the world! Do you want to hear about their experience or have specific questions you would like to ask a former student? Feel free to reach out to them below! They can tell you all about their courses, the arrival and introduction programme, their accommodation, and all about life in Amsterdam from a student's perspective. Next to this, we also have a student blog.

VU Student bloggers

Hear first-hand how students experience life at VU Amsterdam!

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A day in the life

Our former student Camille shows you what a typical day during her Semester in Amsterdam looks like

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Social activities

Curious about the social activities? In this video we show you some great examples from earlier years!

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Questions? Please don't hesitate to contact us!

Please note that Semester in Amsterdam is a separate programme from the Exchange programme at VU Amsterdam.

The fastest and easiest way to reach us is via our contact form. Please don't hesitate to contact us with questions.

Are you a student with a question? Schedule a 15-minute appointment on Wednesdays between 13:00 and 14:00 (CEST) via our online booking tool.

If you have been nominated by your home university for (Erasmus) Exchange, please contact the incoming Exchange team.

Are you currently a student of another Dutch university wishing to register for a minor? Please contact the Student Desk.

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