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How can I get discounts on my groceries? What is the system behind the OV chipcard? Or in simpler words: What do I need to know as an international student in The Netherlands? What the student?! asks these questions and has the answers for you!

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Episodes
Ep. 1 - The Dutch Language
Ep. 1 - The Dutch Language

We all say “Hi” or “Hello” when suddenly meet someone on the street. But when in Holland, have you ever wanted to try greet Dutch people in their own language, or just to basically understand what “Goedemorgen” or “Goedemiddag” of the cashier woman means ? This video would be a basic and useful lesson for you.

Ep. 2 - Dutch Traffic Laws
Ep. 2 - Dutch Traffic Laws

Although almost every country seems to have the same types of transportation, but not all of them follow the same rules among countries. Have you ever wondered why it took so long to wait for the traffic light to turn green and realised you have to press the button right next to you ? This video will give you an overview on how to travel safely everyday in the Netherlands, especially as a biker.

Ep. 3 - How does Swapfiets work?
Ep. 3 - How does Swapfiets work?

If you have been living in the Netherlands for a while, you might have once noticed some bikes with blue wheels. Especially in student cities you will find them almost everywhere. In this video, we will introduce you one of the most popular company in providing bikes for rent; which help to meet the high demand of riding bikes of people in the Netherlands – Swapfiets.

Ep. 4 - Thuisbezorgd
Ep. 4 - Thuisbezorgd

As a student, there must be sometime being busy, or just do not feel like cooking at all. At this moment, having a delicious pizza or a hot portion of noodles is just perfect. This video will show you how to order food with only some easy steps; not only pizza or noodles, but a wide range of choice among lots of restaurants in your area.

Ep. 5 - The Albert Heijn Bonus Card
Ep. 5 - The Albert Heijn Bonus Card

As one of the biggest and oldest super market chain in the Netherlands, shopping in Albert Heijn seems to be a great thing to enjoy. And isn’t it even better to get discounts on hundreds of products nearly everyday ? This video will tell you how to get discount and use bonus card in all Albert Heijn supermarkets.

Ep. 6 - Student Housing
Ep. 6 - Student Housing

Accommodation for students has always been one of the most attentive problem, especially before the start of 2 academic semesters of all universities. This video will show you various ways to safely find a comfortable house with reasonable price during the time you study in Holland; specifically, in Leeuwarden.

Ep. 7 - Waste System #7
Ep. 7 - Waste System #7

One of the most complicated and different system that each international students have to get used to, when firstly come to the Netherlands, is solving household waste. Even in one city, not every house applies the same way. This video will show you briefly about waste system in the Netherlands; more specifically is Leeuwarden and how to use it properly.

Ep. 8 - Typical Dutch Food
Ep. 8 - Typical Dutch Food

When coming and living in a new country, it is surely exciting for most of international students to get to know about typical cuisine of that country. This video will introduce you some typical Dutch food, which ones are the most popular, most unfamiliar or festive meals in the Netherlands and where to buy them.

Ep. 9 - The Dutch Healthcare System
Ep. 9 - The Dutch Healthcare System

As an international student, living far away from home means a lot of things to worry about, especially healthcare. Not every country has the same or familiar system with each other,; therefore it is confusing for most of students when firstly come to a new country. This video will introduce you about healthcare system in the Netherlands.

Ep. 10 - Public Transportation
Ep. 10 - Public Transportation

Have you ever sit in the train, talking on your phone and suddenly got a big and annoying “SHHH” from a person next seat and realised you are in “Quiet Zone” of the train ? Not only this, but there are a lot of different situations that might be confusing and embarrassing sometimes for you, about how to use public transportations properly. In this video, few of the main “rules” will be explained.

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