International Student Guide Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/international-student-guide-podcast Are you an international student, thinking about studying in the Netherlands, or even more specifically at the University of Twente? The International Student Guide Podcast is your go-to source for everything you need to know as you take this exciting step toward your future studies and student life abroad. © 2026 University of Twente f408d828-131a-51a4-99e7-8c26f2c8e9b5 yes en Fri, 22 May 2026 11:16:16 +0200 Fri, 22 May 2026 11:17:12 +0200 http://www.utwente.nl/en https://img.transistorcdn.com/dRCjp_0wuQOjH2RKRcU48p2W3wkfzR3qRQzOyrx2674/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mNTk4/YzA3NmE4Nzk0ZjVi/MjhlYzZhMDVmZWNk/MmRjNS5wbmc.jpg International Student Guide Podcast http://www.utwente.nl/en episodic University of Twente Are you an international student, thinking about studying in the Netherlands, or even more specifically at the University of Twente? The International Student Guide Podcast is your go-to source for everything you need to know as you take this exciting step toward your future studies and student life abroad. Are you an international student, thinking about studying in the Netherlands, or even more specifically at the University of Twente. University of Twente No No 9. Spanish Special - Entre el choque cultural y la adaptación 9 9 9. Spanish Special - Entre el choque cultural y la adaptación full e1434599-d71f-4960-a8d9-ef216192cec2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3cc93308 Mudarse a otro país para estudiar puede ser emocionante, pero también implica dejar atrás la comodidad de lo conocido. ¿Qué lleva a alguien a dejar su país, su familia y su rutina para empezar de cero en otro lugar? ¿Cómo cambia la vida diaria al mudarse a los Países Bajos? ¿Y realmente vale la pena dar ese paso?

 

En este episodio, Brenda de México y Marcos de España comparten sus experiencias estudiando en los Países Bajos. Hablan sobre las razones que los llevaron a estudiar en el extranjero, las diferencias culturales con sus países de origen, la vida cotidiana, el sentido de comunidad y más. Una conversación honesta sobre lo que significa construir una vida lejos de casa y si, al final, valió la pena venir a estudiar al extranjero.

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]]> Mudarse a otro país para estudiar puede ser emocionante, pero también implica dejar atrás la comodidad de lo conocido. ¿Qué lleva a alguien a dejar su país, su familia y su rutina para empezar de cero en otro lugar? ¿Cómo cambia la vida diaria al mudarse a los Países Bajos? ¿Y realmente vale la pena dar ese paso?

 

En este episodio, Brenda de México y Marcos de España comparten sus experiencias estudiando en los Países Bajos. Hablan sobre las razones que los llevaron a estudiar en el extranjero, las diferencias culturales con sus países de origen, la vida cotidiana, el sentido de comunidad y más. Una conversación honesta sobre lo que significa construir una vida lejos de casa y si, al final, valió la pena venir a estudiar al extranjero.

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]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 14:07:08 +0200 University of Twente University of Twente 1586 Mudarse a otro país para estudiar puede ser emocionante, pero también implica dejar atrás la comodidad de lo conocido. ¿Qué lleva a alguien a dejar su país, su familia y su rutina para empezar de cero en otro lugar? ¿Cómo cambia la vida diaria al mudarse a los Países Bajos? ¿Y realmente vale la pena dar ese paso?

 

En este episodio, Brenda de México y Marcos de España comparten sus experiencias estudiando en los Países Bajos. Hablan sobre las razones que los llevaron a estudiar en el extranjero, las diferencias culturales con sus países de origen, la vida cotidiana, el sentido de comunidad y más. Una conversación honesta sobre lo que significa construir una vida lejos de casa y si, al final, valió la pena venir a estudiar al extranjero.

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]]> No 8. Career perspectives 8 8 8. Career perspectives full 55a5df82-bb3c-442d-aba5-747982c5d002 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc2328a5 One moment you're still studying, the other you've graduated. Time flies when you're having fun! But what does life after graduation look like? Is it difficult to secure a job in the Netherlands? And how can you prepare yourself for your future career while still at university?

 

In this episode, alumnus Nikhil and career counsellor Willeke talk all about life after graduation and preparing for the labour market as a student - from career events and networking to support services at the University of Twente. 

]]> One moment you're still studying, the other you've graduated. Time flies when you're having fun! But what does life after graduation look like? Is it difficult to secure a job in the Netherlands? And how can you prepare yourself for your future career while still at university?

 

In this episode, alumnus Nikhil and career counsellor Willeke talk all about life after graduation and preparing for the labour market as a student - from career events and networking to support services at the University of Twente. 

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200 University of Twente University of Twente 1285 One moment you're still studying, the other you've graduated. Time flies when you're having fun! But what does life after graduation look like? Is it difficult to secure a job in the Netherlands? And how can you prepare yourself for your future career while still at university?

 

In this episode, alumnus Nikhil and career counsellor Willeke talk all about life after graduation and preparing for the labour market as a student - from career events and networking to support services at the University of Twente. 

]]> No 7. Navigating internships 7 7 7. Navigating internships full b04f184d-103e-406e-ad27-9a165e81aaed https://share.transistor.fm/s/2003ea0a During your studies at the University of Twente, you might want to get some work experience and do an internship. But how do you go about finding one as an international student? How does it fit in with your studies? And where can you go for support?

 

In this episode, student Pawel from Poland and internship coordinator Wendy talk all about internships, sharing their experiences and advice with regard to getting an internship. 

]]> During your studies at the University of Twente, you might want to get some work experience and do an internship. But how do you go about finding one as an international student? How does it fit in with your studies? And where can you go for support?

 

In this episode, student Pawel from Poland and internship coordinator Wendy talk all about internships, sharing their experiences and advice with regard to getting an internship. 

]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:26:00 +0200 University of Twente University of Twente 1286 During your studies at the University of Twente, you might want to get some work experience and do an internship. But how do you go about finding one as an international student? How does it fit in with your studies? And where can you go for support?

 

In this episode, student Pawel from Poland and internship coordinator Wendy talk all about internships, sharing their experiences and advice with regard to getting an internship. 

]]> No 6. Dutch quirks – seen from a Dutch and international perspective 6 6 6. Dutch quirks – seen from a Dutch and international perspective full aeb956f3-437e-4124-aad4-4da6165cdfd6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/462044f0 Eating bread – or ‘bammetjes’ in Dutch - for lunch, going on a biking holiday for fun and birthday circles where everyone congratulates everyone. If you've spent any time in the Netherlands, you'll know: Dutch culture has its quirks.

 

In this episode, students and friends Aldo from Germany and Bennett from the Netherlands explain what makes the Netherlands, well… the Netherlands. A fun conversation about life in the Netherlands, from a Dutch and international perspective.

]]> Eating bread – or ‘bammetjes’ in Dutch - for lunch, going on a biking holiday for fun and birthday circles where everyone congratulates everyone. If you've spent any time in the Netherlands, you'll know: Dutch culture has its quirks.

 

In this episode, students and friends Aldo from Germany and Bennett from the Netherlands explain what makes the Netherlands, well… the Netherlands. A fun conversation about life in the Netherlands, from a Dutch and international perspective.

]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:51:41 +0100 University of Twente University of Twente 1766 Eating bread – or ‘bammetjes’ in Dutch - for lunch, going on a biking holiday for fun and birthday circles where everyone congratulates everyone. If you've spent any time in the Netherlands, you'll know: Dutch culture has its quirks.

 

In this episode, students and friends Aldo from Germany and Bennett from the Netherlands explain what makes the Netherlands, well… the Netherlands. A fun conversation about life in the Netherlands, from a Dutch and international perspective.

]]> No 5. Academic culture – What does education look like in the Netherlands? 5 5 5. Academic culture – What does education look like in the Netherlands? full 8c4b01d3-17b8-4a0f-9377-b1f5e2fd876b https://share.transistor.fm/s/82699ba6 You've settled in, survived your first week – and then you walk into your first lecture and realise: this feels different. Professors go by their first name, students challenge what's being said in class, and a 7 is considered a perfectly good grade. Welcome to Dutch academic culture.

 

In this episode, student Marie from Germany and associate professor Sissi de Beer talk about how education is structured at Dutch universities and what makes it different from systems in other countries.

 

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]]> You've settled in, survived your first week – and then you walk into your first lecture and realise: this feels different. Professors go by their first name, students challenge what's being said in class, and a 7 is considered a perfectly good grade. Welcome to Dutch academic culture.

 

In this episode, student Marie from Germany and associate professor Sissi de Beer talk about how education is structured at Dutch universities and what makes it different from systems in other countries.

 

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]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:50:27 +0100 University of Twente University of Twente 1593 You've settled in, survived your first week – and then you walk into your first lecture and realise: this feels different. Professors go by their first name, students challenge what's being said in class, and a 7 is considered a perfectly good grade. Welcome to Dutch academic culture.

 

In this episode, student Marie from Germany and associate professor Sissi de Beer talk about how education is structured at Dutch universities and what makes it different from systems in other countries.

 

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]]> No 4. Feeling at home in a new country 4 4 4. Feeling at home in a new country full f226dc6c-fcb5-4b5b-86cc-2e718e82fdae https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f652daf Moving to a new country can be exciting, but overwhelming too. A new city, a new culture, and no family or friends from back home to fall back on. How do you start feeling at home in a place that doesn’t feel familiar yet? How do you meet new people, build routines, and get through the moments when homesickness hits hardest?


In this episode, students Brenda from Mexico and Diana from Bulgaria share their experiences of studying abroad, talking about the ups and downs of starting a life somewhere new.

 

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]]> Moving to a new country can be exciting, but overwhelming too. A new city, a new culture, and no family or friends from back home to fall back on. How do you start feeling at home in a place that doesn’t feel familiar yet? How do you meet new people, build routines, and get through the moments when homesickness hits hardest?


In this episode, students Brenda from Mexico and Diana from Bulgaria share their experiences of studying abroad, talking about the ups and downs of starting a life somewhere new.

 

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]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:15:10 +0100 University of Twente University of Twente 1742 Moving to a new country can be exciting, but overwhelming too. A new city, a new culture, and no family or friends from back home to fall back on. How do you start feeling at home in a place that doesn’t feel familiar yet? How do you meet new people, build routines, and get through the moments when homesickness hits hardest?


In this episode, students Brenda from Mexico and Diana from Bulgaria share their experiences of studying abroad, talking about the ups and downs of starting a life somewhere new.

 

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]]> No 3. More than a degree 3 3 3. More than a degree full 385f2657-95fc-40af-afb3-b5bad16bd523 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7cf3b6c Studying at the University of Twente is about much more than getting your degree. There are plenty of opportunities to develop yourself outside of your studies, from associations to student teams to honours programmes and much more. Curious about this part of student life at the University of Twente? Host Luigi talks to students Majed from Lebanon and Lukas from the Netherlands about their journey at UT and how they are achieving more than a degree.

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]]> Studying at the University of Twente is about much more than getting your degree. There are plenty of opportunities to develop yourself outside of your studies, from associations to student teams to honours programmes and much more. Curious about this part of student life at the University of Twente? Host Luigi talks to students Majed from Lebanon and Lukas from the Netherlands about their journey at UT and how they are achieving more than a degree.

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]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:17:37 +0100 University of Twente University of Twente 1506 Studying at the University of Twente is about much more than getting your degree. There are plenty of opportunities to develop yourself outside of your studies, from associations to student teams to honours programmes and much more. Curious about this part of student life at the University of Twente? Host Luigi talks to students Majed from Lebanon and Lukas from the Netherlands about their journey at UT and how they are achieving more than a degree.

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]]> No 2. Housing 101 2 2 2. Housing 101 full 95fa8670-755a-4138-832c-d314d4bb481c https://share.transistor.fm/s/049aa172 Finding a place to live in the Netherlands as a student can feel like a big challenge, but with the right preparation, it doesn’t have to be as hard as you think. Especially in University of Twente’s hometown Enschede, where housing is not only easier to find compared to the rest of the Netherlands, it’s also cheaper! From housing options and prices to tips for avoiding scams and knowing when to start your search, this episode helps you feel prepared and confident.

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Tips to avoid scams

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]]> Finding a place to live in the Netherlands as a student can feel like a big challenge, but with the right preparation, it doesn’t have to be as hard as you think. Especially in University of Twente’s hometown Enschede, where housing is not only easier to find compared to the rest of the Netherlands, it’s also cheaper! From housing options and prices to tips for avoiding scams and knowing when to start your search, this episode helps you feel prepared and confident.

Roomspot

List of housing providers

Tips to avoid scams

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]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:47:50 +0200 University of Twente University of Twente 1391 Finding a place to live in the Netherlands as a student can feel like a big challenge, but with the right preparation, it doesn’t have to be as hard as you think. Especially in University of Twente’s hometown Enschede, where housing is not only easier to find compared to the rest of the Netherlands, it’s also cheaper! From housing options and prices to tips for avoiding scams and knowing when to start your search, this episode helps you feel prepared and confident.

Roomspot

List of housing providers

Tips to avoid scams

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]]> No 1. The Dutch student experience 1 1 1. The Dutch student experience full d6b95779-1709-49db-95d4-0d351b1b5266 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cdaf4908 What’s it like being a student in the Netherlands? What’s the educational system like? What about the weather, and the food? And are the Dutch really that direct? Host Luigi will take you through the Dutch student experience together with Wisang from Indonesia and Diana from Bulgaria, both students at the University of Twente.

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]]> What’s it like being a student in the Netherlands? What’s the educational system like? What about the weather, and the food? And are the Dutch really that direct? Host Luigi will take you through the Dutch student experience together with Wisang from Indonesia and Diana from Bulgaria, both students at the University of Twente.

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]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:39:27 +0200 University of Twente University of Twente 1536 What’s it like being a student in the Netherlands? What’s the educational system like? What about the weather, and the food? And are the Dutch really that direct? Host Luigi will take you through the Dutch student experience together with Wisang from Indonesia and Diana from Bulgaria, both students at the University of Twente.

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