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Prinsjesdag: Dutch politics and hats?

Where else in the world could you celebrate a new budget with a carriage ride, fancy horses and lots and lots of hats? On the third Tuesday in September, tens of thousands of visitors turn out in The Hague for the yearly presentation of the...

Housing guide: Utrecht’s neighbourhoods

Are looking for housing? Why not explore Utrecht? Utrecht’s neighborhoods are diverse and full of personality, and many of them are very popular with young internationals. The costs of living might vary: consider your commute and whether you mind taking public transportation. You might be...

Empathy Land: A Journey Towards Understanding and Connection

Empathy Land is not just a board game; it's a comprehensive educational initiative developed by Connect2Us in collaboration with psychology students from Tilburg University. Successfully implemented in various schools and language training programs and used at work, the game focuses on cultivating citizenship skills and...

Coronavirus: We are in this TOGETHER

The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown us all into flux. As we wait at home, hoping that everything will improve, our daily lives are inevitably stressed and the strain on personal and community well-being is widespread. It’s natural at times like these to feel lonely and...

Perspectives from the field

For more than 36 years, internationals have been sharing their experiences to serve and help others arriving in the Netherlands. That is what ACCESS has been doing, and continues to do, every day.