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  • Nomad
    Nomad replied to a topic in the forum Student Forum The Netherlands:
    Hi EnglishartistsMum, I found a room through KABK's housing page on Facebook, people are posting rooms for rent. I just posted that I was looking for a place to live with my budget and two very nice girls contacted me back. I'm in Den Haag at the moment, ...  moreHi EnglishartistsMum, I found a room through KABK's housing page on Facebook, people are posting rooms for rent. I just posted that I was looking for a place to live with my budget and two very nice girls contacted me back. I'm in Den Haag at the moment, registering and settling in. I hope to find work soon though, but from asking around, it seems to be possible to find work in places. I'll keep this updated. Here is the link to the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/195723337142391/  
    • June 18, 2012
  • Nomad
    Nomad posted a topic in the forum Legal Problems in the Netherlands:
    Registration: Copy of Landlords Ownership?
    I was told when I made an appointment to register that I needed a copy of the landlord's ownership and I.D. which was a complete surprise for the landlord. I recently learned this is new and was implemented in February 2012. The landlord dropped off a cop...  moreI was told when I made an appointment to register that I needed a copy of the landlord's ownership and I.D. which was a complete surprise for the landlord. I recently learned this is new and was implemented in February 2012. The landlord dropped off a copy of his I.D. but the ownership paper doesnt look official to me. I think he just typed an explanation of the ownership, but I'm not sure because it's in Dutch. As it's the only paperwork he gave me and my appointment is in one day, should I just bring it with me anyway and hope for the best? Can anyone give me a better idea of what the ownership paper looks like?  less
    • June 18, 2012
  • Nomad
    Nomad posted a topic in the forum Housing in the Netherlands:
    Room for Sublet €300, only girls! July 1 to August 20
    Bedroom for sublet starting July 1 until August 20. 10 minute tram ride to center, 15 min to Centraal. Shared kitchen and bathroom with two other girls. Comes with a wash machine. Grocery stores, including Albert Heijn and tram stop for 1, 16 and 17 nearb...  moreBedroom for sublet starting July 1 until August 20. 10 minute tram ride to center, 15 min to Centraal. Shared kitchen and bathroom with two other girls. Comes with a wash machine. Grocery stores, including Albert Heijn and tram stop for 1, 16 and 17 nearby. €300/month including utilities and internet. Registration is not possible. Contact me through this forum if you're interested and would like a viewing. 
    Starting date is flexible, so if you would like to move in the weekend of July 1 or just rent for one month, it's not a problem.  less
    • June 18, 2012
  • Nomad
    Nomad replied to a topic in the forum Student Forum The Netherlands:
    Forgot to mention, I will be applying as an EU student as I come from Germany. I think that changes things a bit. :)
    • April 12, 2012
  • Nomad
    Nomad posted a topic in the forum Student Forum The Netherlands:
    How Long Does It Take To Apply For Financial Aid?
    I plan on moving to Holland in June, but I need to return to my home country to finish my work contract, tie up loose ends, pack, move and maybe even have a little holiday with friends and family before leaving for school in August. I'm hoping to register...  moreI plan on moving to Holland in June, but I need to return to my home country to finish my work contract, tie up loose ends, pack, move and maybe even have a little holiday with friends and family before leaving for school in August. I'm hoping to register as a resident, open a bank account, apply for financial aid and other miscellaneous paperwork in a week. Is this a reasonable time line or should I plan on staying longer? My only concern is I can't stay too much longer because of time constraints with work, so I am hoping one week would be enough time. 
     
    Thanks for the help!  less
    • April 12, 2012
  • Nomad
    Nomad posted a topic in the forum Housing in the Netherlands:
    Guess what? Student looking for a place to live! Yaaaay!!
    Hi all! I plan on moving to Den Haag beginning of July, and I am starting my search for a room rental or somebody looking to start a group to rent an entire apartment. 
     
    I am a 26 year old German/American, non-smoking female (I prefer non-smoking roommates, but it's not a deal breaker). I will be attending KABK starting last week of August. I would love to share an apartment with a fellow KABK student only because the apartment might be closer to the school, but again, not a deal breaker. I don't care what race/gender/sexual orientation you are, just as long as you are tidy, considerate, respectful of privacy, friendly, and won't mind if my astrophysicist boyfriend comes to visit once a month. My dream roommates are people that I will chat and laugh with until the wee hours of the morning, so chemistry is a definite plus.
     ...  more    Hi all! I plan on moving to Den Haag beginning of July, and I am starting my search for a room rental or somebody looking to start a group to rent an entire apartment. 
     
    I am a 26 year old German/American, non-smoking female (I prefer non-smoking roommates, but it's not a deal breaker). I will be attending KABK starting last week of August. I would love to share an apartment with a fellow KABK student only because the apartment might be closer to the school, but again, not a deal breaker. I don't care what race/gender/sexual orientation you are, just as long as you are tidy, considerate, respectful of privacy, friendly, and won't mind if my astrophysicist boyfriend comes to visit once a month. My dream roommates are people that I will chat and laugh with until the wee hours of the morning, so chemistry is a definite plus.
     
    The maximum amount of rent I can pay is €300. I honestly don't care how big the room is, as long as I can fit a proper bed and a desk, maybe even a bookshelf. Of course, ...    less
    • February 22, 2012
  • Nomad
    Nomad replied to a topic in the forum Student Forum The Netherlands:
    Hi Osita,
    Super useful information, thank you!
    I'm a dual citizenship holder with the U.S. and Germany. I've been living in Europe for nearly 3 years. I do qualify for the grants, financial aid, etc because of my citizenship. But from what I've seen, it just applies to school costs, not living. I could be wrong though, and maybe they do cover living costs as well, I just have not seen any concrete evidence as to that.
    I have bookmarked the website you recommend and will definitely be looking through it. I thought of Starbucks first because I saw it when I visited Den Haag about a month ago. Since I have experience working in a cafe, I hoped it might be easier to find work in another....  more    Hi Osita,
    Super useful information, thank you!
    I'm a dual citizenship holder with the U.S. and Germany. I've been living in Europe for nearly 3 years. I do qualify for the grants, financial aid, etc because of my citizenship. But from what I've seen, it just applies to school costs, not living. I could be wrong though, and maybe they do cover living costs as well, I just have not seen any concrete evidence as to that.
    I have bookmarked the website you recommend and will definitely be looking through it. I thought of Starbucks first because I saw it when I visited Den Haag about a month ago. Since I have experience working in a cafe, I hoped it might be easier to find work in another.
    I definitely need the 8 hrs a week to get the stipend and also so I can have the student abonnement.
    I have German public health insurance, and I read through my school's website that I can ask them to change it to international (or only through Europe) so I can be covered. This was a huge relief to me because I lived in the U.S...    less
    • February 20, 2012
  • Nomad
    Nomad replied to a topic in the forum Student Forum The Netherlands:
    Thank you so much everyone for the very helpful responses! To Ariannie, from what I've found in room rentals targeted to students, whether through DUWO or privately owned, I haven't been asked for proof of employment, just proof that I will be a student. ...  moreThank you so much everyone for the very helpful responses! To Ariannie, from what I've found in room rentals targeted to students, whether through DUWO or privately owned, I haven't been asked for proof of employment, just proof that I will be a student. I think there are student stipends or a subsidy (could be wrong) to help with rent. But if I can find a cheap enough room where I can *maybe* save enough money to pre-pay several months, then I won't be as worried. It's only the strange desire to eat maybe 2-3x a day that worries me most. Although I do need to lose some weight, so maybe being a broke student will come with the perk of a smaller waistline? Thanks for the link to the Facebook page, I will definitely attempt to contact them. Same to you fortuner for the Amsterdam contact numbers. I will be calling them shortly!  less
    • February 20, 2012
  • Nomad
    Nomad posted a topic in the forum Student Forum The Netherlands:
    Having Slight Anxiety Attack - How To Live in NL As A Student??
    Please bear with me as I am having minor anxiety attacks writing this.
     
    I was accepted as a student at KABK in Den Haag, and I will be moving from Munich, Germany in about 4.5 months. The school does not have student housing, so I have an acount with DUWO to help with that. I'm slightly worried about housing, but even more so about how to make a bit of money so I'm not homeless and licking the insides of trash cans for sustenance.
    I thought I could easily find a part-time job working in a cafe, as I have almost one year experience working in one in Munich. I even read there is a student subsidy where after working for 3 months, at 32 hours/month, I can recieve a small student grant of €250, plus a little bit more if I can prove need. I had planned on applying to Starbucks and asking if they would hire me just to make coffee and bus tables which requires little to no contact with customers, considering this would only be maybe once a week, I think it's pretty reasonable. I do plan on learning Dutch, bu...  ...  more    Please bear with me as I am having minor anxiety attacks writing this.
     
    I was accepted as a student at KABK in Den Haag, and I will be moving from Munich, Germany in about 4.5 months. The school does not have student housing, so I have an acount with DUWO to help with that. I'm slightly worried about housing, but even more so about how to make a bit of money so I'm not homeless and licking the insides of trash cans for sustenance.
    I thought I could easily find a part-time job working in a cafe, as I have almost one year experience working in one in Munich. I even read there is a student subsidy where after working for 3 months, at 32 hours/month, I can recieve a small student grant of €250, plus a little bit more if I can prove need. I had planned on applying to Starbucks and asking if they would hire me just to make coffee and bus tables which requires little to no contact with customers, considering this would only be maybe once a week, I think it's pretty reasonable. I do plan on learning Dutch, bu...    less
    • February 19, 2012
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  • Birthday: June 4, 1985
  • * City of Residence: Munich
  • * Country of Residence: Germany
  • * Home Country: United States

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  • June 18, 2012 9:53:09 PM CEST
    in the topic Having Slight Anxiety Attack - How To Live in NL As A Student?? in the forum Student Forum The Netherlands

    Hi EnglishartistsMum, I found a room through KABK's housing page on Facebook, people are posting rooms for rent. I just posted that I was looking for a place to live with my budget and two very nice girls contacted me back. I'm in Den Haag at the moment, registering and settling in. I hope to find work soon though, but from asking around, it seems to be possible to find work in places. I'll keep this updated. Here is the link to the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/195723337142391/

    This post was edited by Nomad at June 18, 2012 9:53:09 PM CEST
  • June 18, 2012 9:36:32 PM CEST
    in the topic Registration: Copy of Landlords Ownership? in the forum Legal Problems in the Netherlands

    I was told when I made an appointment to register that I needed a copy of the landlord's ownership and I.D. which was a complete surprise for the landlord. I recently learned this is new and was implemented in February 2012. The landlord dropped off a copy of his I.D. but the ownership paper doesnt look official to me. I think he just typed an explanation of the ownership, but I'm not sure because it's in Dutch. As it's the only paperwork he gave me and my appointment is in one day, should I just bring it with me anyway and hope for the best? Can anyone give me a better idea of what the ownership paper looks like?

  • June 18, 2012 9:31:48 PM CEST
    in the topic Room for Sublet €300, only girls! July 1 to August 20 in the forum Housing in the Netherlands

    Bedroom for sublet starting July 1 until August 20. 10 minute tram ride to center, 15 min to Centraal. Shared kitchen and bathroom with two other girls. Comes with a wash machine. Grocery stores, including Albert Heijn and tram stop for 1, 16 and 17 nearby. €300/month including utilities and internet. Registration is not possible. Contact me through this forum if you're interested and would like a viewing. 


    Starting date is flexible, so if you would like to move in the weekend of July 1 or just rent for one month, it's not a problem.

  • April 12, 2012 1:35:50 PM CEST
    in the topic How Long Does It Take To Apply For Financial Aid? in the forum Student Forum The Netherlands
    Forgot to mention, I will be applying as an EU student as I come from Germany. I think that changes things a bit. :)
  • April 12, 2012 1:35:06 PM CEST
    in the topic How Long Does It Take To Apply For Financial Aid? in the forum Student Forum The Netherlands

    I plan on moving to Holland in June, but I need to return to my home country to finish my work contract, tie up loose ends, pack, move and maybe even have a little holiday with friends and family before leaving for school in August. I'm hoping to register as a resident, open a bank account, apply for financial aid and other miscellaneous paperwork in a week. Is this a reasonable time line or should I plan on staying longer? My only concern is I can't stay too much longer because of time constraints with work, so I am hoping one week would be enough time. 

     

    Thanks for the help!

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