International Student Guide Podcast

9. Spanish Special - Entre el choque cultural y la adaptación

Mudarse a otro país para estudiar puede ser emocionante, pero también implica dejar atrás la comodidad de lo conocido. ¿Qué lleva a alguien a dejar su país, su familia y su rutina para empezar de cero en otro lugar? ¿Cómo cambia la vida diaria al mudarse a los Países Bajos? ¿Y realmente vale la pena dar ese paso?   En este episodio, Brenda de México y Marcos de España comparten sus experiencias estudiando en los Países Bajos. Hablan sobre las razones que los llevaron a estudiar en el extranjero, las diferencias culturales con sus países de origen, la vida cotidiana, el sentido de comunidad y más. Una conversación honesta sobre lo que significa construir una vida lejos de casa y si, al final, valió la pena venir a estudiar al extranjero. utwente.nl/international [https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/master/internationalstudents/]

8. Career perspectives

One moment you're still studying, the other you've graduated. Time flies when you're having fun! But what does life after graduation look like? Is it difficult to secure a job in the Netherlands? And how can you prepare yourself for your future career while still at university?   In this episode, alumnus Nikhil and career counsellor Willeke talk all about life after graduation and preparing for the labour market as a student - from career events and networking to support services at the University of Twente.

7. Navigating internships

During your studies at the University of Twente, you might want to get some work experience and do an internship. But how do you go about finding one as an international student? How does it fit in with your studies? And where can you go for support?   In this episode, student Pawel from Poland and internship coordinator Wendy talk all about internships, sharing their experiences and advice with regard to getting an internship.

6. Dutch quirks – seen from a Dutch and international perspective

Eating bread – or ‘bammetjes’ in Dutch - for lunch, going on a biking holiday for fun and birthday circles where everyone congratulates everyone. If you've spent any time in the Netherlands, you'll know: Dutch culture has its quirks.   In this episode, students and friends Aldo from Germany and Bennett from the Netherlands explain what makes the Netherlands, well… the Netherlands. A fun conversation about life in the Netherlands, from a Dutch and international perspective.

5. Academic culture – What does education look like in the Netherlands?

You've settled in, survived your first week – and then you walk into your first lecture and realise: this feels different. Professors go by their first name, students challenge what's being said in class, and a 7 is considered a perfectly good grade. Welcome to Dutch academic culture.   In this episode, student Marie from Germany and associate professor Sissi de Beer talk about how education is structured at Dutch universities and what makes it different from systems in other countries.   utwente.nl/international