
Romanian Student Course in the Netherlands!
Empowering your first weeks abroad with personalized support for Romanians and expert guidance, ensuring a smooth transition and a strong start to your study abroad journey in the Netherlands.




Program Overview
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Session 1: Preparing the move
Objective:
- Getting ready emotionally
Outcomes: - Have a perspective on how it is to be a student in the Netherlands
- Be aware of the personal motivation for studying in the Netherlands
- Have a long term perspective (stay or return after studies)
- Be aware of the personal fears of studying in NL
- Identifying local contacts
- Money matters
Session 2: Cultural differences
Objective:
- Understand the shift in
- educational systems
- Create cultural sensitivity
Outcomes:
- Difference in looking at the teacher
- Understand the value / strength of the RO culture in NL
- Cultural survival skills in NL + survive with different cultures
- A bit of geography and history of NL
- The adaptation curve
Session 3: Study Skills
Objective:
- Build (missing) skills to study in the Netherlands
Outcomes:
- How to study, often study alone (no one checks on you)
- Group work and group presentations
- Importance of critical thinking
- Importance of self-reflection
- Having an (academic) opinion and sharing it
- Emotion vs. opinion
Session 4: Social integration
Objective:
- Building a balanced (social) life in the Netherlands
Outcomes:
- Understand your own personality with its strengths and flaws
- Knowing what are your sources of energy
- Strategies for feeling happy
- How do I navigate the cultural diversity
- Sports
- Eating and drinking
Session 5: Educational Support
Objective:
- Learning how to navigate the educational system in your university and use its strengths for your well-being
Outcomes:
- How to register for exams and resits
- Applying to educational advisors, mentors, counsellors, etc
What our Program looks like

Group Work & Question Rounds

Classic Lectures

Online Classes

Community Events
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What our students and their families are saying...
The specialist behind it

Hi, I'm Mihaela,
I'm a Lecturer and Student Mentor and Coach for first year students at AMSIB in Amsterdam and as well Head of our Student Agency.
I draw upon 15 years of executive coaching experience to guide and enhance personal and academic achievements. My extensive background in managing transitions and guiding development is at the core of our program.
I am deeply committed to ensuring the success of Romanians studying abroad, helping them not just to prepare, but to thrive in their new academic and cultural environments.
I look forward to
welcoming you to your first session!

Hello, I'm Richard,
As a Dutch citizen, I'm deeply involved in academia as a marketing lecturer at the AMSIB, where I not only teach but also lead the Marketing & Sales Department.
My passion for education extends to covering Business Internationalization at the New School for Information Services.
Beyond the classroom, my experiences span nearly two decades in Romania, where I immersed myself in the language and culture. Now, I'm dedicated to assisting expatriates and their families in integrating seamlessly into Dutch society.
Let's collaborate to ensure your successful transition to the Netherlands, equipped with the knowledge and support you need for an enriching student life!
Richard Reese
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