Erwtensoep – Dutch Pea Soup

Working at the International School of The Hague

The International School of The Hague is a unique and wonderful working environment, a workplace that connects a diverse range of people. With families from over a 100 nationalities and close to 40 nationalities of staff, meeting people from all walks of life is a...

Mindfulness in Education

Increasingly, students are dealing with stress issues. Some Dutch primary schools, secondary schools, and universities are focusing on well-being through mindfulness to help students manage stress, regulate emotions, and enhance focus. As author Ajay Kapur notes, “With mindfulness as their compass, students in the Netherlands...

Textiles in Tilburg

I wasn’t sure what I would find at the TextielMuseum in Tilburg, but I definitely did not expect to discover a functioning steam engine. If you think that a textile museum would be endless bolts of cloth displayed in low light conditions, think again. Housed...

Managing Change, a Valuable Skill for your CV

“Succeeding in Change – Agility and Change Management” was the title of a networking event – Hague Hub – organised by the International Leadership Academy and OPCW in The Hague earlier this year. ACCESS was invited to respond to this statement as part of a...

The Student Housing Crisis in the Netherlands

With the beginning of each new academic year, the student housing crisis in the Netherlands reaches a tipping point. High demand, limited availability, and rising prices make finding suitable accommodations particularly challenging for students. Giulia Quaresima focuses on a creative solution: HospiHousing (home sharing).