Summer 2020 ACCESS Magazine

Overcoming Loneliness, Creating Friendships

Twelve and a half years ago I came to the Netherlands, not as a trailing spouse, but as a student. I had already completed one master’s degree in psychology back home, and I moved here to pursue my second one. From the very beginning I...

Having a baby in the Netherlands

The healthcare system in the Netherlands offers a comprehensive and personalized approach to childbirth and postnatal care, providing various options to cater to the needs of expectant parents. Instead of an article here is a list of terms, considerations and resources which can help new...

Social Engagement at The German International School The Hague

The German International School The Hague (DISDH) places great importance on sending students out into the world with an open mind and an open heart. Students not only need excellent academic skills to embark on their paths after High School, but also a sense of...

Factors of Success – A Review of ACCESS 38 Years On

ACCESS turns 38 in 2024; August 11 to be specific. It is exciting to reflect on the fact that a volunteer-based, and run, organisation has managed to reach this age of maturity. Is it the formula, the people or the times, one wonders? Or is...

No-churn coffee ice cream

This is one of the easiest ice creams to make and perhaps one of the most creamy and smooth. Rich, with a strong but not overwhelming coffee flavour, and sweet, without any hint of milkiness from the sweetened condensed milk. It is reminiscent of decadent,...