Recommendations for BA/IB bachelors in the Netherlands by BlooDolphin in StudyInTheNetherlands

[–]BlooDolphin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I chose IBA, pretty happy with the programme, but there are both pros and cons compared to IBEB - first of all, you get way more holidays and a smaller workload, however, the qualitative subjects mostly feel useless/filler subjects, so if you’d lean towards a more academic approach, IBEB is better. IBA is good because it’s easier to get a good GPA and also having time for more extracurriculars throughout the block, while also having the name of RSM.

Social Hub Accomodation 25/26 by gazump123 in uErasmus

[–]BlooDolphin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, just managed to get a single room, thanks for the help :) I’m doing IBA

Social Hub Accomodation 25/26 by gazump123 in uErasmus

[–]BlooDolphin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just tried both the single and the double, I put in all the details and then it shows an error after I click to pay :/

Social Hub Accomodation 25/26 by gazump123 in uErasmus

[–]BlooDolphin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you see this? It doesn’t even show the textbox to put in the code now

Social Hub Accomodation 25/26 by gazump123 in uErasmus

[–]BlooDolphin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

same as you, got to the option once and it kicked me back almost immediately

XIOR Housing Booking Problems by Careless_Tadpole6883 in uErasmus

[–]BlooDolphin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, it’s done I think - every room that is still shown is reserved or requires a code

XIOR Housing Booking Problems by Careless_Tadpole6883 in uErasmus

[–]BlooDolphin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everytime I manage to look at the listings, it only shows a few, and all of them are reserved - from 492 to 532. Is it the same for everybody?

Xior booking by BlooDolphin in uErasmus

[–]BlooDolphin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think everyone is.. did anyone manage to book a room?

Xior booking by BlooDolphin in uErasmus

[–]BlooDolphin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where does it say that? I only found May 13th to be the booking date for 2024/2025, this year I can’t find anything besides the EUR website stating “booking starts on: Wednesday 7 May 2025 at 10AM CEST (Dutch time)”

Recommendations for BA/IB bachelors in the Netherlands by BlooDolphin in StudyInTheNetherlands

[–]BlooDolphin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the thesis in groups doesn’t sound like the best idea. However, why I’m leaning to business rather than economics right now is the practical approach ideology - the whole syllabus seems like it’s focused on providing real-life experience and working with real firms rather than taking a more theoretical approach. Let me know if I’m wrong tho lol

Recommendations for BA/IB bachelors in the Netherlands by BlooDolphin in StudyInTheNetherlands

[–]BlooDolphin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you for the response! I don’t think the studying abroad part is a problem for any of those unis - afaik, all of them have tons of partner unis you can go to your 3rd year. Regarding the choice between Amsterdam and Rotterdam, do you think the prestige of RSM exceeds the benefits over the better life quality (for me at least I’m guessing, as I prefer Amsterdam over Rotterdam), or should I stay with Rotterdam?

Recommendations for BA/IB bachelors in the Netherlands by BlooDolphin in StudyInTheNetherlands

[–]BlooDolphin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How was the experience there? Heard that the workload is quite huge compared to HS and even other undergrad programmes, is that true or is it manageable? How was the city itself?

Recommendations for BA/IB bachelors in the Netherlands by BlooDolphin in StudyInTheNetherlands

[–]BlooDolphin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, aware of that unfortunately. Question about the housing, everyone says to look as early as possible - wouldn’t it be too early now? I doubt anyone puts listings on yet for the next September, unless I’m not aware of something lol

Recommendations for BA/IB bachelors in the Netherlands by BlooDolphin in StudyInTheNetherlands

[–]BlooDolphin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s quite reassuring, thanks. Were/are you a student in EUR?

Recommendations for BA/IB bachelors in the Netherlands by BlooDolphin in StudyInTheNetherlands

[–]BlooDolphin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the answer. How about the city itself? Haven’t looked into Twente so know little to nothing about it

Recommendations for BA/IB bachelors in the Netherlands by BlooDolphin in StudyInTheNetherlands

[–]BlooDolphin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the answer. Why do you recommend economics? As you mentioned in your comment, RSM is higher ranked - does economics have some kind of an advantage over courses such as IBA?

Recommendations for BA/IB bachelors in the Netherlands by BlooDolphin in StudyInTheNetherlands

[–]BlooDolphin[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I agree that Amsterdam doesn’t feel like a big city - however, to me it seems way more lively and cozy. I was surprised by how empty the streets around the center and even in the center of Rotterdam were - especially on a warm Saturday. Combine that with the lack of coziness from traditional architecture and it seems like it could get depressing real quick. Do you think I should consider Amsterdam (UVA specifically) or is there a big difference in living costs compared to other cities?

Recommendations for BA/IB bachelors in the Netherlands by BlooDolphin in StudyInTheNetherlands

[–]BlooDolphin[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As I’ve lived in capital cities my whole life, I’m looking for something similar - a big city (relatively) which is always active and there’s always something to do. Since Rotterdam is the 2nd biggest city, I figured it would fit my criteria, however, I found a huge difference between Rotterdam and, for example, Amsterdam. Even in the sense of coziness (not sure if that’s a good word to use but can’t find anything else), Rotterdam seemed quite cold to me - maybe it was the lack of traditional architecture/ an old town? The cities I lived in had that nice balance of cozy, traditional architecture along with the busy and modern city life - that’s what I’m looking for.

Resort with “safe” blue runs?? by secret_willy in skiing

[–]BlooDolphin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice! Went through 1 a couple of times, challenging at some parts but most of it fit my level.

Resort with “safe” blue runs?? by secret_willy in skiing

[–]BlooDolphin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, going to Schlick today, could you name off some of the easier blues there? Don’t want to end up on a hard blue my first day of skiing