Students, family & social
Can You Pass Without Dutch? Yes, But You Miss Out
You can earn a Dutch degree in English. But skipping the language quietly costs you the student life, friendships, and city you came for.
Lawrence Arya··5 min
Students, family & social
Muntjes & Kluisjes: Survive Amsterdam Dance Event
Tokens, lockers, and the coat check: the Dutch words and festival system that get you through Amsterdam Dance Event like a local, not a lost tourist.
Lawrence Arya··5 min
Students, family & social
The Unofficial Dutch App for Exchange Students
Exchange students do not need the inburgering exam or B1 Dutch. They need to make friends and survive a semester. Here is the Dutch that actually matters.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Students, family & social
Tinder Amsterdam: Dutch Lines for an Honest No
Dutch dating is famously direct: ghosting is out, honesty is in. Here are the Dutch lines for a kind, clear no, and for reading one aimed at you.
Lawrence Arya··5 min
Students, family & social
Why Busuu Might Fail International Students for Social Fluency
Busuu is good for structured Dutch and feedback, but social fluency is a different skill. Here is why it can fall short for students, and what to add.
Lawrence Arya··4 min