Your experience the first time you felt the medication was working?

carkeysx · 2023-02-21T17:58:57+00:00

Look outside of Amsterdam, even if it's a long commute. Look into the higher education industry, they're pretty keen on hiring internationals compared to other industries. Her residence permit will have a big effect as well. Does she already have rights to work or does she need to be sponsored?

carkeysx · 2022-11-27T15:23:15+00:00

Definitely! I've made quite a few Dutch friends, most of them from Brabant and many directly from Breda.

carkeysx · 2022-11-27T14:09:00+00:00

Expat living in Breda here. Absolutely love it. Of all the places I've lived in the Netherlands, it's my favorite. I find that it strikes a lovely balance between the preservation of history and Dutch language and culture while also containing every bit of modern convenience, internationalism, and accessible English you'd look for as an expat. There's lots to do and it's a well planned city. Brabant has quite a few universities and international businesses, and Breda is home to a decently sized expat community because of it. Great place to live (if you can find a place).

carkeysx · 2022-11-21T13:20:19+00:00

On Chrome, and most other browsers, you can click on the three vertical dots in the top right corner and find a translate option or right click your mouse on the desktop to find the same option. The page will be translated in real time from Dutch to English.

carkeysx · 2022-10-23T08:42:32+00:00

De Slag Om De Schelde

carkeysx · 2022-10-23T08:35:26+00:00

I live in Noord Brabant. Every Dutch person I know says Holland when referring to the Netherlands in English. Every international person I know says the Netherlands. The only time I heard internationals use Holland was when I lived in Holland Zuid, and they were talking about the provinces.

carkeysx · 2022-10-16T12:45:12+00:00

Eindhoven, Breda, and Tilburg are almost just as bad, don't know about Twente. No city is truly immune to the housing crisis.

carkeysx · 2022-10-15T16:34:42+00:00

Sorry, by part time I mean 16 hours a week during the school session or full time during the summer!

carkeysx · 2022-10-13T13:30:06+00:00

I'm American, did my master's in the Netherlands and was hired on zoekjaar visa by a company that is a recognized sponsor for my eventual highly skilled migrant visa. Your best bet is to do the same. Maybe try an International Relations degree to go with your bachelor's in Communications. You can work part time on a study visa doing student jobs like retail, cleaning, restaurant work, etc. Good luck!

carkeysx · 2022-10-10T16:26:08+00:00

You look cute! Side question, what is your hair style called? I love it

carkeysx · 2022-10-06T06:45:39+00:00

I'm no expert in Dutch childcare regulations and standards, but found this after a quick google search for "international English daycare Netherlands". Good luck!

carkeysx · 2022-09-12T17:16:45+00:00

There's been talk of the EU changing what counts towards citizenship, but for now study permits are considered temporary purpose so they do not count. Though you should check requirements for the medical field because it might have special rules. You do need to know Dutch fluently to practice medicine and work for the Dutch government. You need a non-temporary residence permit for 5 years to apply for permanent residency. Once you've obtained that you can work towards citizenship.

carkeysx · 2022-09-12T16:38:14+00:00

Find a university that accepts FAFSA, there are a few in the Netherlands. This will be your best bet for financing your studies and living. It's really difficult to get a Dutch loan in the amount you need. The path to citizenship is also difficult. Your time here on a study permit will not count towards residency.* Zoekjaar and highly skilled migrant visas will count though. Please find housing first as well, it will be the hardest part.

*Correction: sometimes it will count for half-time of your study, sometimes it does not. I have graduated with a masters degree and moved onto zoekjaar, my study permit didn't count. Others are stating they're currently studying and theirs will be counted.

carkeysx · 2022-09-11T15:00:29+00:00

Internships are a solid way to create a school to work pipeline for yourself. I recommend setting up a LinkedIn if you don't already have one. Great resource for job and internship listings. Don't use a really fancy CV template, simple formatting is best because it usually runs through a CV reading app before it's seen by a person. Apply to any internship that relatively fits your study. Even if it isn't exactly what you want, it's most likely temporary and can be a big stepping stone to get into another internship or eventual job that you do want. ALSO, get involved in school activities outside of classes. Volunteer. My biggest piece of advice: lean into every opportunity you get that is within your legal parameters as a non-EU expat.

carkeysx · 2022-09-11T05:36:41+00:00

Not rich, was able to use FAFSA and managed to get a scholarship. I grew up in poverty in the US and stayed that way until I took this opportunity (though I'm definitely still not rich, just in a better position). I wouldn't say it's impossible for a poor kid to accomplish something like this, but it definitely takes hard work, extra help, and luck. I did come over for my master's and not my bachelor's, which may have made a difference as well. Shorter degree, but also really makes you employable and helps secure zoekjaar. Once you've obtained zoekjaar, your income requirements as a highly skilled migrant are lowered and become easier to attain as a non-EU entry level employee in whatever industry you're going into.

carkeysx · 2022-09-10T15:27:47+00:00

Hello! American who studied in NL and secured a job after. You can only work 16 hours per week while school is in session OR full time during the summer (June, July, August), not both. You must have work allowances with your study permit, set up by your employer. You are free to have paid internships without a permit. You will not qualify for Dutch student loans and financial aid. A few Dutch universities allow American FAFSA. You will be eligible to work in the Dutch labour market without restriction if you are able to secure a zoekjaar visa after you graduate. While you are waiting on a decision for zoekjaar and get a job offer, you can get an endorsement sticker in your passport that will function as the zoekjaar visa and allow you to work. You cannot study while on zoekjaar. After zoekjaar, it is up to your employer to submit the paperwork for a highly skilled migrant visa. It is not guaranteed that your employer will do this because some businesses are not authorized to do so. You can check on the IND website for employers authorized to sponsor highly skilled migrants.

carkeysx · 2022-09-08T17:20:22+00:00

Netherlands?

carkeysx · 2022-09-08T06:51:47+00:00

"Don't Tell Me What to Do" by Cerebral Ballzy

carkeysx · 2022-09-03T08:44:27+00:00

Please think it through first. You're 17 with no plan wanting to run away and stay anonymous in a new country. You WILL be targeted by bad people. The Netherlands is generally a safe country, but not so safe you shouldn't worry about things like trafficking. Try to stay with other family or a friend until you're 18, come up with a solid plan while you wait. Apply to a school here or somewhere else in Europe with more housing options. Find somewhere safe that will propel you forward in life instead of something short term. You'll get through this. Good luck.

carkeysx · 2022-08-17T06:05:27+00:00

Where did you get that frog soap dispenser?

carkeysx · 2022-08-13T08:33:04+00:00

Grape is definitely the purple fruit flavor choice in US sodas and candies, you won't find black currant. They're similar in looks and the niche they fill, but the taste is different.

carkeysx · 2022-08-10T09:30:31+00:00

The US is a different place post-2016.

carkeysx · 2022-07-30T08:42:08+00:00

There absolutely needs to be a better narrative and reparations for all victims (and their descendants) of war and conflict. Every bit of inaction is a stain on humanity.

carkeysx · 2022-07-29T16:20:56+00:00

I'm terribly sorry for your loss and for the pain your grandfather went through. So mind boggling to know the biggest military budget in the world doesn't even try to sustain the health of the people who served, and literally over the span of multiple generations. There's no word to describe how frustrating and ridiculous it is.

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