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A young international student walking an Amsterdam canal, weighing whether to learn Dutch.
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
A young expat walking an Amsterdam canal at night on the way to a dance event.
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
A young exchange student walking an Amsterdam canal, phone in hand between classes.
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
A young expat with coffee checking a dating app on her phone by a window over an Amsterdam canal.
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