Bonus tips

“Study abroad is the single most effective way of changing the way we view the world."

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Chantal Mitchell

We simply couldn't keep these from you.

"Say yes to everything (within reason)! This is your time to experience everything so just say yes! You literally have the world in your hands so take advantage of it!"

- Alana

"Say yes to everything! (Well...maybe not everything...be smart and also mindful of constraints, whether they be school, money, or interest, of course), but this was my philosophy for my study abroad and it turned out to help me make some of the most amazing memories and have wonderful experiences. You can get a lot just by saying yes!"

- Julia

"Bring cash. Certain stores or restaurants don’t accept American debit or credit cards. It varies. So I do recommend exchanging American dollars for euros, preferably in the United States just so you can avoid any foreign exchange rate fees."

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Precious

"Hang onto the bigger value €1 and €2 coins, for when you need to use paid toilets or luggage lockers."

"Budget Budget Budget! I was fortunate enough to save enough money and to have my parents help out if needed but I know my financial stress would have been easier if I actually sat down and budgeted my money The main things are groceries, traveling, personal needs, subscriptions that you may take part of, and an emergency budget "

"Understanding of Dutch culture is just as/if not more important than learning the language. Just because people here are highly fluent in English doesn't mean they think like Americans."

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Lindsey

"Take as many pictures as you can or journal about what you did I made a scrapbook when I was there and I'm glad I did because I would not have remembered half of the stuff I did. I collected a piece of something from everywhere I was and wrote a little thing about it Some people collected postcards of the places they went to and on the back wrote about their trips. Other people wrote blogs or dedicated ? Instagram accounts to capture their time here Whatever your niche is, do it "

- Alise

"Use google translate during grocery trips but be open to asking locals."

- Vanessa

"Take this as an opportunity to be whoever you want to be by embracing all the newness and finding joy in the great opportunity you get to experience because everyone will be waiting to hear your stories when you come back so we have to be selfless and give them content. :)"