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For the greater good

Working is not always what it’s cracked up to be. There are deadlines to meet, bosses to please, and petty office drama. This doesn’t necessarily go away when you decide to volunteer, but doing something because you want to, not because it is paid, feels...

Become a host (family)

For Dutch students the term hospiteren is a familiar term around the start of an academic year. It is a fairly Dutch phenomenon and it means you apply for a room in a student house. But beware, competition here is fierce. The reason is the...

A summer experience to remember at Zein

The run-up to summer has been very different this year. With children attending school on a part-time basis, bursting to see their friends and spend time outdoors, and parents working from home, the prospect of a long summer holiday isn’t as exciting as usual. With...

Kickstarting your entrepreneurial journey with LinkedIn

When you're new(ish) to the Netherlands, starting your own service-based business can be fun. The advantage of your own business—over finding employment—is that speaking Dutch isn’t a requirement.

The IamExpat Fair returns to Amsterdam this spring!

    The IamExpat Fair Amsterdam – “Everything internationals need, in one location, on one day”   The IamExpat Fair will take place at the iconic Gashouder Westergas once again this spring. With more exhibitors than ever before, this year’s fair on April 4 will...