Are you looking for new friendships in the big city of Amsterdam? Join a study or student association.
You obviously want to get everything out of your time as a student. Studying in Amsterdam means you can choose from a wide range of study and student associations. There are social, sports and cultural associations. Join one! For fun, relaxation and social contact, or for study-related activities. In addition to meeting a lot of new people, you can also gain valuable experience by doing a board year or participating in a committee. Make friends for life and establish connections that could result in big post-graduation opportunities.
Before you make your choice, it is important to be aware of the difference between study associations and student associations:
- A study association is founded by students and focusses on the content of your studies and on de-stressing. Study associations often offer books for your courses at a discounted rate. Study associations do not haze members and membership is often inexpensive.
- A student association focusses on creating social connections between students. You can meet people from various study programmes and educational institutions. Student associations often haze their members, and hazing periods may last several days to several weeks. During this period, new members bond with each other as a group. It is an easy way to meet people and make friends.