Summer 2020 ACCESS Magazine

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...

How a Lost Dog Helped Me Connect With My Dutch Neighbourhood

It was a normal weekend morning. Well, not very normal because this time my husband was away. When I say normal, I mean a morning when our dear dog Salsa (yes, her name is in honour to Latin music and the hot chilli sauces I...

Dogs ‘n’ cats… and ferrets?

For many, a pet is an important member of the family so when you move to another country, you take it with you. Even your ferret. Or perhaps you live in the Netherlands and are thinking about adding a bundle of fur to your life....

Interested in a career in international childcare? Discover Zein Academy International Talent Programme!

The Zein Academy International Talent Programme (ITP) is a tailor-made training programme that aims to support enthusiastic, passionate talents looking for a future career in the field of international childcare. Zein experienced that over the years, many well-educated and experienced education professionals have applied to us for positions...

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.