Mindfulness in Education

Increasingly, students are dealing with stress issues. Some Dutch primary schools, secondary schools, and universities are focusing on well-being through mindfulness to help students manage stress, regulate emotions, and enhance focus. As author Ajay Kapur notes, “With mindfulness as their compass, students in the Netherlands...

Tax: The Taxman Cometh

So, you’ve just arrived in the Netherlands and may be wondering how to navigate the thorny forest of taxation, particularly if you are a privileged individual holding diplomatic status or similar. This article will focus on the implications for you and your partner as they...

Plastic pollution and the use of plastic in today’s society 

      One goal of a recent student exchange between eighth-graders from the German International School The Hague and St Kilian’s German School in Dublin was to discover more about the use of plastic and to cultivate awareness in dealing with plastic in their everyday lives.  The questions Students from both schools worked together on a questionnaire inspired by...

Heading south for spring

If Breda is the city of living well, then spring is the ideal time to embrace this spirit of style. As the weather warms up in April and May, the city comes alive with musical and artistic events.   Why Breda should be your pre-summer...

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...