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International Creative Women
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Today is the day
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Book Review: What if Game Of Thrones Weren’t So Rapey?
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Regina Coeli: Dutch in corona times
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Behind the Veils: Revealing Mata Hari
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‘’Eindhoven in art: Academisch Genootschap (academic society)”
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Non-Commercial Sport Clubs in Eindhoven
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Blok 59 Vitality: Healthy and Vital shopping mall instead of a low budget club. In recent years the part of low budget clubs in the fitness branch has increased greatly. Their most important selling point is their low pricing. In this manner members pretty much buy access to fitness machines for a little money. But members should not expect anything more, out of economical choices coaching has been mostly minimised or even eliminated. As a response to these developments new initiatives have risen. Bart
we also align our activities with
Rovers, initiator of Blok 59 Vitality: “Our philosophy on not having
the needs of our primary target
pricing or equipment to be the central focal point. We choose for a
audience. (35+, business clientele
more intense, higher quality more personal approach. The market
and internationals) and they
for boutique fitness studios is slowly but surely rising, with aimed
are continuously evaluated and
programs for a specific group of people who are seeking this particular
changed where needed.”
approach out.” In line with their vision Blok 59 Blok 59 presses for structural personal attention and the option
Vitality primarily targets people
to choose those activities that connect best to someone’s personal
who are aware of their own
needs. All in a safe and council approved space. Hygiene, ventilation
responsibility
and a professional staff are all key pointers in a strict protocol to keep
health and are ready to invest
Covid 19 out the door.
in it. So no impersonal “big-box-
towards
their
club” but an environment that Healthy and Vital shopping mall
offers optimal personal en high
Bart continues: “To add a few boutique fitness studios to our Happy
quality attention. Where people
Juices green heart we created a Healthy and Vital shopping mall of
feel respected as customers,
1.300 m2. These boutiques are run by independent entrepreneurs.
and feel at home between like
Each store has its own P&L and brand but is not competitive with their
minded
neighbour. As one group under the same umbrella they also put out
“home-away-from-home”.
people
and
friends:
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Doughnuts: Dutch Cuisine’s Gift to the World Did you know that the modern doughnut is a descendant of the oliekoek? In the 1800s, American Washington Irving referred to “dough-nuts or olykoeks,” which were only to be found on the tables of New York's “genuine Dutch families.” The first modern recipe was published in 1803, in a cookbook of American recipes. In 1847, American Hanson Gregory claims to have invented the distinctive ring shape as a way to prevent the center of the cakes from being raw and doughy, and making them cook consistently throughout. In the 1900s, the alternative spelling “donut” was adopted as an attempt to make the word easier to pronounce, and has since spread throughout the world by franchise Dunkin' Donuts. Americans celebrate National Doughnut Day on the first Friday of June, but they owe it all to the cuisine of the Netherlands.
Did You Know: Martin Van Buren was Dutch? In case the name didn’t give it away, Martin Van Buren, the eight president of the United States, was the first US president who was neither British, nor of British ancestry. His parents were Dutch, and his birth name was Maarten. His father, Abraham Van Buren, was the son of a Dutch immigrant from Buurmalsen, and his mother was also of Dutch descent. Van Buren was born in 1782 in Kinderhook (Kinderhoek), New York, a city founded by Dutch colonists, and where Dutch was still the primary language. Young Maarten learned Dutch as his first language, only learning English later at school. He married his childhood sweetheart, Hannah Hoes, who also spoke Dutch as her primary language. Martin Van Buren was a founder of the Democratic party, the first US president born after the Declaration of Independence, and an anti-slavery leader, and he remains the only president to this day who spoke English as a second language.
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What if Game Of Thrones Weren’t So Rapey? Book Review by Rebekah Villon
The Curse Of Chalion has world-building that bears comparison with Game Of Thrones, but offers a relief from the tiresome sexual violence, and is a sheer pleasure to read. I picked up The Curse Of Chalion by Lois McMaster
reminiscent of each other. Both are based in
Bujold on a whim, because I have a soft spot for
medieval European-inspired settings. If Game of
high fantasy. I had never read Bujold before, but she
Thrones was inspired by the Wars of the Roses,
is one of the most acclaimed writers in the field, tied
Curse of Chalion was inspired by the Spanish
with Robert A Heinlen for the most Hugo Awards.
Reconquista. Both works have political intrigue,
The Curse Of Chalion is the first novel in her World
driven by questions of royal secession, and both
of Five Gods series, which won the Hugo Award for
worlds also include magical, mystical, and spiritual
Best Series in 2018. Haven't heard of her? Where
forces (if you're wondering, Game of Thrones was
have I been?
published five years before The Curse of Chalion).
At first glance, the book does beg comparison
Despite the similarity in settings, the stories,
with Game of Thrones, because the settings are
structure, and character of the books couldn't be
Book Review by Rebekah Villon
more different. In The Curse of
we meet him, he is rough and
the family and repair the damage
Chalion, we follow the adventures
wounded, a retired soldier, and
of the past.
of Cazaril, a nobleman who has
unlikely tutor for a princess,
The Curse of Chalion is not
fallen on hard times and seeks
except that his travels have given
a life-changing book. It's an
a simple job as a tutor. He is
him expertise in the languages
enjoyable read with a tightly
given a job as the secretary and
and customs she will be expected
wound plot and great character
tutor to Iselle, sister of the heir
to master. Over time, we realize
development. It takes place in
to the throne, a headstrong and
that there is no one better for
an interesting world, with beliefs
independent princess. They are
the role: his instincts, honesty,
and rituals that invite further
drawn into a political web of
and loyalty teach her to question
exploration (and I do want to
power and manipulation, with a
motives, understand the use
read the rest of the series). And
dark curse at its heart.
of power, and shape her own
it's a welcome relief from many
destiny. His loyalty leads him to
of the trite high fantasy tropes
I love the way Bujold develops
the practice of dark magics that
that make the genre tiresome. I
Cazaril as a character. When
create the opportunity to heal
highly recommend it.
Questions or comments about this review? Ideas for what I should read next? Contact me at rebekah@howdomagazine.com
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Behind the Veils: Revealing Mata Hari by Rebekah Villon Part 4: Mata Hari the Spy This is part four of a six part series exploring the life, loves, and legacy of the legendary Mata Hari, born Margaretha Geerdruida Zelle. In previous issues, we covered her tragic youth, a deeply troubled marriage, divorce, and her rise to fame and notoriety as an exotic dancer in Paris. By 1914, Mata Hari had almost completed her next
about the continent and visit her friends and lovers.
transformation: from dancer to courtesan. For
She became deeply involved with a Russian pilot,
the preceding decade, she had thrilled audiences
young captain Vadim Maslov, calling him the love of
throughout
her life.
Europe
with
her
sensuality
and
beauty, become wealthy and famous, and enjoyed the company of the most important men on the
In 1916, Maslov was wounded near the western
continent. While she longed for her daughter, still in
front, and hospitalized there. Mata Hari, not
the custody of her father, and denied the scandalous
realizing that her extensive movements had already
rumors spread about her in the Netherlands, this
attracted attention in France and Britain, applied
life of fame and fortune was what she had always
for permission to visit him. Her application got her
wanted, and she enjoyed it to the fullest.
a meeting with agents of the Deuxième Bureau, who recruited her as a spy.
Perhaps that is why, when WWI broke out, she didn't sense the changing mood of the times and adopt
In retrospect, this seems like an unusual, and
a more moderate lifestyle. Even as travel became
perhaps mistaken, effort. Before the war, Mata Hari
more and more difficult, and suspicion grew on all
had known and performed for German Crown Prince
sides, she used the neutrality of the Netherlands
Wilhelm, as she had for many prominent people.
and her Dutch citizenship to continue to move
During the war, he was made a senior general on the Western Front. French agents knew that he had a reputation as a playboy and womanizer, and hoped that Mata Hari could get valuable information, even if she had to seduce him. In reality, Wilhelm's role as a general was greatly overstated, as the Germans sought to improve his reputation at home and abroad, and he actually had a very small role in military decision-making. French agents offered Mata Hari one million francs in return for German military intelligence, an amount she would never have refused. In 1916, as she traveled to Spain via Britain, she was detained and taken to London for questioning. During interrogation, she admitted to working for
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Behind the Veils: Revealing Mata Hari part 4
French
services,
been compromised by French
dancer were now exposed as
and was allowed to continue her
intelligence
intelligence, deliberately leading
sinister lies, and they claimed
travels. In Madrid, she renewed
the French to believe that she was
that she had cost the lives of
her
a double agent.
50,000 French soldiers.
Arnold Kalle, and asked if he
December 1916 was perhaps the
It is probably this public campaign
could arrange a meeting with
only incident in which she may
that has cemented the image of
Prince Wilhelm. She apparently
have shared information of any
Mata Hari in the popular imagina-
employed
importance.
War
tion as the master of espionage,
persuasion, seducing the attache,
Ministry had given Mata Hari the
the irresistible seductress, the
and eventually offering to share
names of six Belgian agents: five
cunning double agent. The scan-
French military secrets with the
were suspected of being German
dalous story was repeated around
German army.
spies, and one was suspected
the world.
acquaintance
with
the
German military attache, Major
all
her
powers
of
The
French
of being a double agent. A short Mata Hari would later say that she
time later, after she left Madrid
Today, many historians believe
made that offer in an attempt to
for France, the Germans executed
that this public effort to defame
further her mission as a spy, to
the double agent, and the French
and
secure a meeting with Wilhelm,
thought this was proof that she
motivated by a desire to boost
and that her loyalty was always
had disclosed their identities.
French morale. The spring of
to
her
adopted
country
of
blame
her
seen
was
failed
partly
1917
had
France. The truth is, she had no
In February of 1917, she was
and
offensives,
strikes
military secrets, and her chatter
arrested in Paris as a German spy,
exhaustion. Portraying Mata Hari
consisted mostly of gossip. Kalle
although there was no conclusive
as a master of espionage allowed
had disclosed one minor piece
evidence that she had actually
them to blame her for recent
of information to her, and she
spied for either side. Mata Hari
failures and setbacks, and she
dutifully reported it back to
would claim that she was simply
became a convenient scapegoat.
her contact in France, but her
trying to complete the mission
The more she proclaimed her
message was sent by regular post
she had been given by the French,
innocence, the more suspicious
as she had not been given any
and earn her million francs.
they were.
mutinies
and
secure communication channels. This implies that the French didn't
The French military police began
take her seriously as an asset,
a
and it was later said she didn't
Mata Hari, once the toast of
reveal anything that couldn't be
Parisian society. They exposed
read in a newspaper.
as a scandal that her real name
publicity
campaign
against
was not Mata Hari, but actually Meanwhile, Kalle had become
Margaretha Zelle, and she was
suspicious of her intent. He sent
not really an Indonesian princess,
a message to Berlin, in which
but was secretly a Dutch citizen.
he praised the activities of a
They claimed that they found
German spy thoroughly described
disappearing ink in her room,
Join me in the next issue of
and clearly identifiable as Mata
although she would say that it
HOWDO as we learn about
Hari. He used a communication
was part of her makeup. All the
the controversial trial and
channel
common deceptions of an exotic
conviction of Mata Hari.
that
he
knew
had
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Dutch friends The Dutch are always curious to hear how internationals experience the Netherlands. And, as they tend to view themselves as a peculiar species, they will nod in happy agreement every time you mention something that surprises you here. Yes, we all own more than one bike. Our language does sound funny. You are right – we say what we think, but no, that doesn’t mean we are rude.
that as a Dutch person, I need to offer some help. My conclusion after some not-so-scientific research is that having a go-between could do the trick. The Dutch can be somewhat aloof, and you need a reason to make a connection. So, get a dog! A puppy attracts crowds, trust me. People will suddenly greet you and start a conversation. The ‘dog people’ in my neighborhood all know each other (by their dogs’ names, but still). A child will do as well – you can easily meet other
It’s hard to offend a Dutch person, so any feedback
parents at the schoolyard. This is how I met some of
is welcome. But there is one thing that never fails
my best friends.
to amaze them: when you tell a Dutch person you find it hard to make friends with Dutch people,
And if you’re ready for the true Dutch way of life,
they will be surprised. And to be honest, I also
join a ‘vereniging’: a club. We have loads of them,
found it strange when I first heard this. This is what
and for everything: sports, hobbies ranging from
internationals told me:
music to knitting and collecting stamps, culture, and
•
Dutch people make friends at an early age and
events such as King’s Day or carnival. Friendships
stick to these
guaranteed.
•
They don’t socialize after work – they go straight home
•
They don’t invite you to their birthday parties
•
They think internationals are only here for a short period of time. So why invest in a friendship?
Of course, the reality is a bit more complex than this, but by and large, this is what I hear. And I feel
Good luck!
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‘’EINDHOVEN IN ART: ACADEMISCH GENOOTSCHAP (ACADEMIC SOCIETY)” Liesbeth is a curator as well as a member, which is typical for the AG, she explains: "We have a range of activities, and uniquely, everything is organized by the members themselves. Those activities include interesting lectures, a literature circle, debating groups, a theatre group and versatile social activities such as social drinks, bridge, golf, excursions, and cycling and walking tours." Membership is open to anyone, Liesbeth says: On our city tour ‘Eindhoven in art’, our local host
"Whoever wants to participate in the activities, can
and artist Lex Grote shows us the lesser-known
become a member, be it that you want to develop
art hotspots in the Eindhoven region. For this
your talents, deepen your knowledge or are just
edition, he takes us to the AG-Eindhoven (the
looking for fun. There are no requirements for
Academisch Genootschap or Academic Society).
membership. Everyone who likes to meet new people
As Lex explains, the AG is an association of
is very welcome."
400 members that organizes regular activities in the social, cultural and scientific field. At
All information on AG-activities can be found on
walking distance from the station, the society
the extensive website, www.ag-eindhoven.nl. Some
has its own villa, set in a beautiful garden on
activities are open to non-members, the regularly
the Parklaan, where curator Liesbeth Schreuder
changing exhibitions among them. "The walls of
organizes regular art exhibitions.
the entrance hall and the restaurant-bar area
Eindhoven in Art: Academic Society
are permanently available to
is high on the AG agenda, so
professional artists, preferably
we are very proud to show the
from
wide range of creativity of our
the
region",
Liesbeth
explains.
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members. There are paintings, tapestries, felt works, drawings
'Untitled': exhibition June 4,
and photos. Versatile, colourful
2020- January 31, 2021 (under
and very rewarding."
Annette Haas-Bruining
reserve). Although 'Untitled', the name of This year, AG celebrates its 75th
this exhibition, seems somewhat
anniversary.
Corona,
meaningless, it was a careful
festivities
choice. In visual arts, titles
was planned, including a new
often serve as an aid to the
exhibition called 'Untitled'. But
interpretation of the art itself.
Corona,
changed
Liesbeth often invites two artists
everything. Many of AG's normal
for a dual exhibition, and in such
activities by now have an online
case the title refers either to the
alternative via Zoom. But the
essence of the exhibited work or
festivities had to be postponed
to what binds or distinguishes
and will hopefully take place
the artists. In this exhibition,
next year. "So we were very happy
there is so much diversity that
that on June 4, we were at least
any title of a few words would
able to open the exhibition",
be insufficient. So the story on
Liesbeth says. "It is different
the walls of the AG this time
from previous exhibitions, as this
simply tells about the pleasure
time all the artwork was made
of creating and of sharing those
by AG members. Self-expression
creations with others.
a
wide
Before
range
of
of
course,
Marie ThÊrèse van de Put-Fassaert
Carmelien de Haan
'Untitled' can be visited free of charge from Monday to Friday. The AG is closed during weekends. Until September 1, reservation is obligatory: 040 243 4808. Check the website for the safety rules regarding Corona. If you would like to get acquainted with the AG, also check the website. https://ag-eindhoven.nl/ Academic Society Parklaan 93 | Eindhoven www.ag-eindhoven.nl Laurens Vehmeijer
Centering pregnancy, a unique way of prenatal care During the pregnancy a midwife checks on the wellbeing of mother and child. She does so by taking an extensive medical history of the future parents. She checks the weight and blood pressure of the mother and the growth of the baby. She orders several blood tests and ultrasounds are made. Besides all the medical checks, the midwife provides all the information you need to prepare yourself for birth and parenthood. She does so involving both future parents and possible siblings.
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All this can be done during individual checks. However, at Midwifery Practice Eindhoven there is also the possibility to participate in Centering Pregnancy. The Centering model is a combination of medical checks, exchanging knowledge and experience and strengthening your network. During every appointment with the midwife you will have 2 hours to have your medical check, to ask all your questions and to discuss your concerns. You will do this together with a group of women whose due dates are close to yours. You will learn from your midwife and from each other. You have the opportunity to share stories, talk about topics that are important to you and to discuss all you are going through physically and emotionally. In the meantime, you are building a community of women to support each other until long after your baby is born. Centering Pregnancy has been proven effective. You will receive 17 hours more time in prenatal care than with the individual appointments. Much more time to answer your questions which will contribute to more self-confidence, confidence in your pregnancy, the delivery and in your role as a parent. Women who followed the Centering Pregnancy program are in less need of medical pain relief during birth, artificial labor hormones are used less and fewer referrals to a gynaecologist are necessary. Furthermore, women indicate that they experienced more support, felt more involved in their care and were better prepared for the future. Therefore, the motto of Centering Pregnancy is: “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.� Midwifery Practice Eindhoven is the only midwifery practice in Eindhoven that offers Centering Pregnancy in English. All international clients are welcome to participate, even if your medical checks need to be done by a gynaecologist. www.midwiferypractice-eindhoven.nl
The Netherlands is a Dog’s Best Friend The Netherlands just might be the best country in the world to be a dog. Nearly 20% of Dutch families have a pet dog, and it’s the first country to be officially without any stray dogs. Every year, about 5,000 dogs show up in the pet shelters in the Netherlands. These dogs are usually given to the shelter because their owner is in poor health and cannot care for them any more. Dutch dog shelters are among the best in the world, with excellent heating,
medicine,
staff,
and
sufficient
resources to care for the dogs. In fact, Dutch shelters often import stray dogs from other countries in Europe to help them find forever homes in the Netherlands. The Dutch take pet care seriously. The first animal protection agency in the country was established in 1864, and animal abuse was made criminal in 1962. Abusing or mistreating an animal can be punished by a prison sentence of up to three years, or a fine of up to â‚Ź16,750. The Dutch view animal abuse as a social problem, and protect dogs like they would any other citizen, and even has an animal welfare political party. If you want to adopt a dog in the Netherlands, expect some scrutiny. The shelter will want to make sure that you have the ability to care for a dog emotionally as well as financially. If you are a dog in the Netherlands, woof woof scritch scritch good dog.
Non-Commercial Sport Clubs in Eindhoven Dutch sports culture The
Dutch
think
a high(er) level, please reach out that
it
is
important that everyone has a
to the club and ask them about the possibilities.
chance to participate in sports. That is why there are sporting
Voluntary Work
activities available for all ages
There are two types of sport pro-
and abilities. Playing sports is
viders in the Netherlands: sport
not just a healthy activity, but
clubs (in Dutch: “sportvereni-
it is also a social activity. Sport
ging”) and commercial providers.
clubs and organisations regularly
The membership of a sport club
organise parties, gatherings and
is often less expensive than that
other social activities.
of a commercial provider, since clubs are run by volunteers. The Board, the person behind the bar, and the trainer on the field, are often all volunteers. When you join a club, always ask whether they expect for you to volunteer or whether there is anything you can do for the club. With a commercial provider, you
You will find more information
usually pay a bit more, but they
about sport clubs and sport
will not expect you to volunteer.
facilities
in
Eindhoven
at
www.eindhovensport.nl Eindhoven Sport Eindhoven Sport is the sports
If you cannot find what you
department of the municipality
were looking for, please do
If you join a sport club, your
of Eindhoven. The department’s
not hesitate to get in touch
level of fitness and skills do not
goal is to encourage as many
with our sports coordinator,
matter. They accept all levels,
people as possible to take part
Ben Wiermans, at
from beginner to advanced. In
in physical exercise. They also
b.wiermans@eindhoven.nl
fact, most sport clubs in the
rent out sport halls and fields
Netherlands are organised in
and promotes the Ir. Ottenbad
If you would like to keep up to
such a way that there is plenty
and De Tongelreep swimming
date with what is happening
of room for recreational athletes
pools, which are also part of the
in
to practice their sport. And if you
municipality.
Eindhoven Sport on Twitter
are looking to practice a sport at
sports,
please
and/or Facebook.
follow
Eindhoven Sport
Stories from two internationals who joined a sport club in Eindhoven: “ I am a 35 years old French man living in Eindhoven since the end of 2016. We moved with my wife from Istanbul, Turkey. As soon as we arrived, I wanted to join a football team. My choice went to the RKVV Brabantia club. It is actually a very old a big club turning 100 years old in 2022 with more than 1,100 members. The team I am a part of is really
and barbecues where we all
and see people again. This made
international
players
gather to have a good time. There
us feel that life was slowly going
from the Netherlands, France,
with
is a strong social dimension to
back to normal.”
Spain, Italy, Brazil, Bulgaria,
the team that was very useful as
Greece and Turkey. We train
we exited the covid-19 lockdown
and play twice a week during
situation. As soon as authorized,
the season. We also organize
we started training again. It was
https://www.vvbrabantia.nl/
social events such as diners
the occasion to get out of home
info@vvbrabantia.nl
category we have an even higher
as you get to play with many
percentage of internationals.
different people (there is a
Although I speak Dutch, I really
round-robin kind of system) but
appreciated
“I am from Romania and I came to the Netherlands 8 years ago. The first 3 years I spend in Tilburg, and then I moved to Eindhoven, where since recently I opened my own business “Food Experiences by Gabi”.
that
formal
still at a similar level. On top of
communication is sent in both
that, I found the training to really
English and Dutch. I also felt
improve my skills in a short time.
that everyone was welcoming
During the lockdown, I missed
to
newcomers,
all
Adrien, France
people
playing a lot, but we stayed in
are ready to speak in English,
and
contact on WhatsApp and tried
although for me the evenings
to keep a good competitive spirit
at the club were a good time to
alive through small quizzes and
practice my Dutch.
games. I really look forward to playing again, although I did
This is the second badminton
not hear yet an exact date for a
Since March 2019 I am a member
club where I play, after a student
playing evening.”
of
‘BC
badminton club while I was a
Eindhoven’. There are 2 free-
the
Badminton
PhD student. That's where I
play evenings per week, and
heard about BC Eindhoven, as
for competition players, there
many people would move from
is also a training evening. The
Panache to BC Eindhoven after
club
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finishing their studies. I joined
members of which about 30 are
in March and already in the new
internationals. In the club we
season (which started in August)
also have training specifically
I joined the competition. Joining
https://bceindhoven.nl/
for kids/ youth, and in that
the free-play can be a lot of fun
info@bceindhoven.nl
has
club
approximately
Gabi Ruijten-Dodoiu, Romania
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World Trade Center Eindhoven wishes you a sunny summer!
After a special period that the Chinese see as "Weiji", "a point where things happen or change". A crisis is also a new beginning!
Are you an ambitious professional and do you want to expand your network? Sharing know-how, experiences
For WTCE, meetings became livestreams at 11 locations. From entrepre-
and meet ups? Get acquainted
neurs “who have kept up their steam” to entrepreneurs who were in a
with the Open Business Com-
full lock down and who definitely could use an “Opkikker”!
munity of World Trade Center Eindhoven! Please don’t hesi-
And so there are 400 “Opkikker” mugs & cards delivered. In June we
tate to contact us for further in-
met again and members shared experiences about networking, making
formation and send an email to
connections and sharing knowledge.
info@wtce.nl
ISE: More than a school The International School Eindhoven (ISE) is situated in the world’s most dynamic innovation hub for design, science and technology, in the Brainport region of Eindhoven in the southern part of the Netherlands. For international families, who work and live in different places around the world, it is so much more than just a school. On our beautiful (green) campus we provide, as an IB World School, excellent primary and secondary education, parent workshops, language lessons and so much more!
International School Eindhoven
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Our aim is to ensure that each and every ISE student
and help them with any initial questions they may
is known, cared for, and challenged. We know that
have. They help with any language barriers when
moving into a new country, region and community
necessary. Soon I met people from the parents’
can be challenging. As a school that serves families
committee and I was asked to join them which led
coming from over 55 different countries, we
onto accepting the role as chairperson. At that
recognize that we must also provide more than just
time my social life started. I met other parents and
an ‘education’ in its traditional sense.
teachers and felt connected. I started to help at school and the children joined the extracurricular
“Our aim is to ensure that each and every ISE
school activities. This opened a social life for me and the rest of the family. The parents’ committee is very active. We organize
student is known, cared for,
coffee mornings, events for the whole family,
and challenged.”
gatherings. We are famous for our winter fair and
workshops amongst many other big and small the international fair at the end of the school year. The students, the parents and school all participate
This is an exciting job and we are pleased to show
in organizing these events together. We also raise
you how we do this through different stories. In the
funds for the school as to be used for sponsoring
previous edition of Howdo magazine teachers and
charities, sports events, social, academic, cultural
children spoke of their experiences with ISE. It was
and prizes for the students.
lovely to hear their comments such as: “for me this is more than a job, it feels like home” and “there is
What I can say to other parents is that ISE is not
no I in ISE, we are a group.”
just an education institute. It is a safe, homely place, a starting point to explore Eindhoven and the
This time we asked one of the parents, Hanneke
Netherlands for the whole family.”
Bastiaensen, what the slogan “More than a school” means to her. “After 19 years of working and living in Belgium, China, France, Germany and Switzerland we came to Eindhoven with three children, our thirteen-yearold twin boys and our 9-year-old youngest son. Not knowing how long we would stay, we chose the ISE as a school for our boys. This school offers the IBprogram and that helps the children with a smooth transaction to new situations in the education program. As a parent I can trust on the quality, as it is comparable education throughout the world. Another factor to choose the ISE was the small classes and of course the beautiful green campus!
Discover our beautiful campus on the Oirschotsedijk:
In the beginning I felt alone but fortunately that did
www.ISEcampus.nl
not last long. Class parents welcome new families
www.facebook.com/iseindhovencampus/
Enjoy learning Dutch! Dutch courses:
You are welcome on:
all levels and English spoken courses are going
Wednesday 26 August from 7 PM to 9 PM.
to start again in September.
Van Maerlantlyceum,
On our information evening languages, our
Van Maerlantlaan 11, Eindhoven
language teachers will answer all your questions, such as the intake level of the course that
Volksuniversiteit Eindhoven
interests you.
www.vu-eindhoven.nl
Did You Know: You Can Cycle Through the Trees in Belgium? Just 36 km from Eindhoven is a unique destination for cyclers. In June of 2019, in Belgium's Pijnven Nature Reserve, an innovative cycle path was opened that allows you to travel in the treetops. Over the 700 meters of this incredible bike path, you ascend up to 10 meters in the sky, experiencing nature in a totally unique way. The Pijnven woods are a forest of coniferous trees planted for the now-defunct mining industry, which are now being managed for preservation and diversity with native species. The path, which is also open to pedestrians, is part of a large natural cycling network developed by Visit Limburg in Belgium. Cycling Through the Trees has free parking for visitors, and bike rentals are available.
Holland Expat Center South
Holland Expat Center South Continues to Help Internationals Settle into the Region By Olivia van den Broek-Neri Holland Expat Center South reopened its doors on June 3, but due
though it is possible that there
to the novel corona virus measures, it is currently open only for
will be in-person events over the
those with an appointment. Although the majority of the employees
coming months, depending on
are still working from home, a few Expat Center employees are back in
the current regulations.
the office! “It is nice to be back at the office!” says Marleen Strategier, Hospitality Coach at Holland Expat Center South. “It is nice to see the internationals in real life again, to reconnect with our colleagues from city hall and the IND, and from the Expat Center itself.” Citlali Alonso, who works in the Back Office: “Helping them with their inquiries about settling into the region is a very gratifying feeling!” Even when the Expat Center’s office was closed, internationals and companies were able to contact the Expat Center with questions. During the initial outbreak of the coronavirus in the Netherlands, those questions focused more on the status of a residence card,
Holland Expat Center South is a
and consequences of not being able to pick up a residence cards or
nonprofit governmental agency. It
to give biometrics. “We also had questions from internationals who
is a one-stop shop for highly skilled
had expired permits, but could not return to their home country,”
migrants,
says Citlali.
and their families who can obtain
scientific
researchers
their BSN number and/or residence
Before March, it was common for people to stop by with all kind of
permit at its office located on the
questions, but unfortunately, it is currently not permitted to walk into
Vestdijk. Contact the Expat Center
the Expat Center, questions can be asked by telephone or email.
to schedule an appointment or
Marleen, and Citlali are not the only ones who are glad that the
with any questions about settling
Expat Center has reopened: “The relocators are happy that we are
into the region. There is no charge
open again and offer the one-stop service!” says Marleen. “Companies
for their services.
are glad that colleagues from the IND and the city hall are present at
T+31 (0)40 238-6775
our office again, which means that their employees can once again
info@hollandexpatcenter.com
finalize their formalities with the city hall and IND on the same day,”
www.hollandexpatcenter.com
explains Marleen. Have a look at the Corona Portal
All of the Expat Center’s in-person events have been canceled since
for Brabant’s non-Dutch speaking
mid-March. However, there have been several events that have taken
community:
place online, including Expat Webinars about purchasing a house,
www.hollandexpatcenter.com/
studying Dutch and Dutch labour law. Some events will remain online,
corona-portal/.
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Learn Dutch and live like a local Eindhoven is like a global village. People come together from all corners of the world and work together on smart solutions that make a difference. Speaking English will help you get around but speaking Dutch will allow you to blend in like a local. At STE Languages our well-trained natives will make you feel at home and know exactly what you need to make big improvements in your progress. By attending our small group courses we can help you take those first steps! Interested in joining?
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Dutch corona words crossword puzzle Horizontal
4.
You have to wear one of these when taking public transport
Place you go/ stay when you are seriously ill
9.
A global epidemic
You’re not allowed to shake them, but are encouraged to wash them often
11.
Vertical
1.
Organ most affected by corona
An illness
2.
3.
Buying a lot of the same product
The word for working from home
5.
7.
If you do this, the Dutch will say ‘gezondheid’
Together
10.
You wash your hands with this
To infect
Do you know the Dutch words for the clues below? Do the crossword, take a picture of it and send it to: hello@ reginacoeli.nl. You’ll then be entered into the drawing for the book Stuff Dutch People Say.
6.
14.
A pathogen smaller than bacteria
You should sneeze into this
12.
13. 15.
You do this to see whether you have the coronavirus
8.
Was that a piece of cake? Read the article ‘Dutch in corona times’ in HOWDO magazine.
