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Different tools, same mission: the ACCESS helpdesk past and present

Since its foundation in 1986, ACCESS’ mission has always been serving internationals to settle successfully in the Netherlands through the experience of our volunteers, 90% of which are, or have been expats. One of the ways in which we do this is through our helpdesk....

How to survive working from home

Due to the Coronavirus, most of us here in The Netherlands will still be working at home for a much longer period, throughout the year or even permanently. Here are five tips to survive the new normal of working from home.

Why you should not quit: The art of not giving up

Imagine yourself sitting in a front row of your favourite cinema. The movie captivates your attention with a full spectrum of human emotions. As it unfolds, the story shows the main character facing many obstacles, but never giving up.

International Community Fair – February, The Hague City Hall 

      Biggest International Community Fair The Feel at Home Fair is the biggest gathering of the international community in the Netherlands. Over 4000 people, representing more than 100 nationalities, come together to share their experience of life in Holland and make connections locally.  The Fair is unique in its variety of...

Replan, Refocus, Rejoice

In 1992 when I first arrived in the Netherlands, recently married to a Dutch diplomat I had met while we were both expatriates in Brazil, I put the lessons of my own ‘globally mobile’ past to work. This would be to make friends and build...