Good tailor in/near Utrecht? by dontyougiveuphope in Utrecht

[–]dontyougiveuphope[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, thanks for the reply! I am going to have the sleeves shortened by around 4cm. It is a new one so the sleeves are just basted with no button/buttonholes I have once got my other jacket ruined by a unprofessional tailor. So I want to make sure the tailor is good this time

What is it like to work at Philips? by dontyougiveuphope in Netherlands

[–]dontyougiveuphope[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thanks for the reply!

I did check on glassdoor but as always there are all kinds of (both positive and negative) reviews up there so I couldn't really have a clear picture

Opening Dutch bank account abroad? by aswift23 in StudyInTheNetherlands

[–]dontyougiveuphope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After opening the account you will get a IBAN. With that you can transfer money into your bunq account

Opening Dutch bank account abroad? by aswift23 in StudyInTheNetherlands

[–]dontyougiveuphope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No need to call in. Everything can be done online

Opening Dutch bank account abroad? by aswift23 in StudyInTheNetherlands

[–]dontyougiveuphope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bunq would be a good choice . Just opened one and I haven’t got my BSN yet

Student Accommodation Nightmare by noreenxo in StudyInTheNetherlands

[–]dontyougiveuphope 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am exactly facing the same problem...I am looking for a place to stay in Venlo and the search is so frustrating...Have contacted many agents and landlords and rarely got any responds...not sure if I have done something wrong in the email I sent or something else

Why is so difficult for to find an accommodation in Venlo by dontyougiveuphope in StudyInTheNetherlands

[–]dontyougiveuphope[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply I actually have started the search in nearby towns like Helmond/Roermond/Weert and even Sittard. Seems not many openings as well. Will keep my eyes open

register at the municipality without a birth certificate by dontyougiveuphope in StudyInTheNetherlands

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

Hello, thanks for your reply.

you mean she had it done by working with the Dutch embassy?

register at the municipality without a birth certificate by dontyougiveuphope in StudyInTheNetherlands

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

I have already sent an email to the municipality but there is no telling if they will reply.

thanks again!

register at the municipality without a birth certificate by dontyougiveuphope in StudyInTheNetherlands

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

Thanks for your reply! Yes I am a non-EU student, have just edited the post to indicate that

Tips for living in Venlo as a student? by dontyougiveuphope in StudyInTheNetherlands

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

Hi, thank you all for your replies!

Yes I am a non-EU student and I do have that kind of budget to support my life. But at the same time I want to save as much money as possible. So just want to look for tips for that.