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Alpacas make their mark

Alpacas make their mark. Alpacas are curious, fluffy animals with large eyes. Although native to South America, Alpacas have been living in the Netherlands for 25 years and their general cuteness and calming manner have made ‘walking with an alpaca’ a popular activity here. Let’s...

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...

Tolerance, Pain, Paracetamol, and other Marvels of Modern Medicine

This humouristic article takes on the serious subjects of Dutch healthcare and medicine. Author Greg Shapiro cites his own daughter’s earache diagnosis and medical prescription (sort of like a salad dressing) as well as the doctor asking him,”And what do you think I should do?”...

Employment options for a changing world

Contract vs. freelance: The recent COVID-19 pandemic forced many people into leaving their jobs and pursuing new careers entirely, searching for something with flexible hours and remote options, and freelancing suddenly took on a whole new identity. In ACCESS Magazine’s first Face2Face feature, ESTELLA MYERS...

Educational support: Knowing where to turn for help

When students need extra educational support at school, what is available to give them the help they need? The author details the types of support available in Dutch state schools, Dutch subsidised international schools, and private international schools. This article guides parents in ensuring that...