As a first timer in Netherlands or Europe, you might find some problems to deal with. You might get confused and afraid in the beginning, but don't worry, I am indeed! So here I am, sharing some tips and tricks for you!
First of all, scan all your important documents and save it in your drive! Making copies of the documents is one way to solve problems, but what if you need to send the digital version? Trying to find places that have scanners might be costly here, so it is necessary to do so, because when you are away from home, you might need your important documents in unpredictable time, and rather than complicating your family members, it would be nice if you have the documents scanned!
Secondly, ensure that your personal needs are being brought with you rather than buying! Sometimes buying might be the easiest choice, but it might not be the one if it deals with your personal care, such as skin care, shampoo, and many other sensitive parts of yourself. You are the one who understand what you need and what your body is being sensitive of. Sometimes it is more convenience to be able to use your own belongings first once you arrived here, so you could directly tidy up yourself before you clean out the entire room and check out the environment. Also, it saves up some of your money!
Third, download these applications to help you to travel around Netherlands! There are several applications that really help for your travel buddy, such as: 9292 and Reisplanner. 9292 helps with bus, while Reisplanner helps with the train. But before then, ensure that you have OV-Chipkaart. The Netherlands does not accept cash payments in bus or trains, so all you need is the card that has been topped up to do the transactions, or else, you will need to pay using your credit or debit cards, and the price will be doubled! You would not want that happen, right?
Forth, bring along umbrella and raincoat with you! The weather here is kind of troublesome, so it will be best to bring a strong umbrella that could defend the winds that blow pretty hard, or have some coat that it waterproof will be way better and more convenience in usage.
Fifth, buy your own bicycle if you don't want to walk or spend too much money on bus. This is necessary because you will travel a lot, especially if you need to buy groceries and else. In addition, it is important to ensure that your bike is completed with the lights or else, you will get fined by the government. Also, make sure that you buy a good quality bike so it will not be easily broken.
Sixth, have fun! Since you'll be living abroad and away from home, you should really enjoy your time in Netherlands as well as studying hard, so your families and friends will be proud of you. But remember, don't have 'too much fun' or else, you'll forget about your main responsibility. Remember your first reason why you come here.
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