Useful tips to settle in Nijmegen

September 12th, 2019

Tsveta Milanova

Did you just arrive to the Netherlands? Are you looking for useful information to settle in the Netherlands? In this article, you will get some of the most useful websites about life in the country.

  1. Expactica.com is a good website that explains the basics about the Netherlands. They have articles related to but not limited to the culture, laws, visa permits, work permits, housing, healthcare, etc.
  2. Iamexpat.nl is very similar to expactica.com but it also organizes fairs and it is a website you should look into if you are looking for a job.
  3. If you want to work in the Netherlands, you need to have a LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn eases the process of job searching because you do not have to call the company or search for posts online or in the newspapers. All you have to do is create a profile, put in your skills, and happy job hunting.

If you are looking for the social aspect in Nijmegen, do not forget to join these communities:

  1. Synergy because besides being able to get help for your exams, you can also participate in trips to various organizations and parties. In addition, joining Synergy (or your study association) might be the quickest way to penetrate the Dutch social circle and make new friends.
  2. Joining one of the international student associations or sport associations is another easy and quick way to make friends with Dutch students. Because Dutch students usually avoid talking to strangers as they perceive it as bothering them, the quickest way to make friends with Dutch students is to join a student or a study association (join both for more exposure to different people). This is because when Dutchies attend an event organized by one of the (study, student, or sport) associations they feel a part of, they become sociable and willing to introduce you to different aspects of their culture.