I chose the Netherlands over UK and France - Here WHY 🙃

Hi Beautiful People,
One of my subscribers turned friend😉 requested for this video. She just wanted to know why I chose to move to the Netherlands over the UK or France (UK is usually the clear choice for many Nigerians 🤪). So here I am sharing my personal reason and experience once again with you all. My intension is to help anyone who may be considering moving to this beautiful country. I hope you enjoy this video as much as I did creating it.
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[@Hensepens64]

We are not perfect and we do have our flaws, but you pointing out our positive sides which lead to choose the Netherlands above others is indeed something I feel proud about. Enjoy all your videos here.

[@swelynkartist]

Hello beautiful Josphine! First of all, I really enjoy your videos, the way you speak about things and the information you share. Second of all, I am also african and I am moving to The Netherlands this year! 😁 Just sending some love your way and I hope to watch a lot more videos from your channel. Thank you so much 🙏🏽 😘

[@Erabledujapon]

Simply love your channel, binge-watching it for the past week now :) What a positive attitude, I really find you inspiring and your content top-notch informative! keep going ! :)

[@mariamiklinska8915]

Your eyeshadow looks soooo good! Thank you for sharing your decision making experience with us.

[@josphineogugua]

Thank you so much Maria🤗

[@fuzzytom]

I picked up your channel today and I love it, and in the course of the day I have taken the time to see three of your postings. I love the flair, presentation and the topic you choose, it is quite educational.

[@josphineogugua]

Thanks so much Tom. I really do appreciate your comment 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@fuzzytom]

Stay on course, and you will surely with your family in the Netherlands find happiness and blessing on this path of yours.🙏🏽.

[@norajazzypoppy9043]

I'm so happy you like our little country 😊♥️

[@josphineogugua]

I absolutely do Nora. 😆

[@MrGurbel]

I’m Dutch and love to see your positivity. It makes me realize how lucky I am. Thank you so much.

[@josphineogugua]

Hi Frans, I’m so glad that these videos help in some way. Thanks so much for your comment🤗

[@snowbear1877]

Not lucky, just ignorant. Of course it's better to live in the Netherlands than some hole in Africa. But that doesn't make the Netherlands so wonderful. Of course someone from Africa will be pleased to be there.

[@snowbear1877]

Every time I come to the Netherlands with my partner who is Australian like me but of an Indian background, the Koninklijke Marechaussee examine his passport with a magnifying glass as though it's a fake. No where else in the world have we been treated this way. It's pure racism. My partner can see the hatred and suspicion in their eyes. If he were blond with blue eyes they would not treat him like this. There's a lot of racism in the Netherlands.

[@charmingfaces2699]

I love all your videos,you are doing a great job.

[@josphineogugua]

Thanks so so much 🤗

[@in551125do]

Nice to have you here....!!...enjoy Delft, and greetings from Amsterdam......!!!

[@josphineogugua]

Thanks so so much🤗

[@51bikerboy]

Aldo this video is about 1 year old, I am glad to have you in our country. You are so colourful and you are a enrichment to the country for me. WELCOME!

[@valeriacerpasalas2330]

Hii, I really enjoyed your video. I am a software engineer from Peru and considered to move to pursue grad school in Europe, I have visited for short periods of time the US and Germany, and being honest, despite US has a big Latino community, I think I will be more accepted in Europe. Your first point really reasonates with me. I think, especially in this hard times, is so necessary to live in a place where we will be accepted and not judget by our race. Sometimes talking with my mom, we argue bc she thinks this topic is not necesary and is better for looking for cities with safety streets, but mental health is so important in this process. Thank you for being so honest in your video.

[@bobbieboothroyd8531]

The thing I like about your channel is that you talk about different subjects. a lot of You tubers just have one thing but you talk about differnt things thank you.

[@josphineogugua]

Thanks so much Bobbie, I’m glad you enjoy the varieties. 🤗🤗

[@robertwemmers8562]

Hi Josphine its me again the old Dutch-Canadian, i love the way you talk about the way intercrate with the dutch people. And i love Delft my old stomping ground, just old memory's . Love your boy.

[@josphineogugua]

Thank you so much Robert. It’s great to have you here again. 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@arhore1]

Another good thing is the University ranking which TU Delft definitely have. I am also a Nigerian who did his MSc in TU Delft between 2010-2012 and its been a great career experience since graduation because the university have a global recognition.

[@jackvandersluis1723]

Nice vlog, welcome in our country! Hope you like it! 🙂

[@_JoyceArt]

I’m Dutch, so never made a conscious decision to move here. I did however make a conscious decision to stay. As a kid I was always very interested in living abroad, even went to college for tourism, hoping I’d move all over the world. But decided in the end that it’s better to stay here, and just travel abroad on vacation. (Completely ditched tourism for finance). Sure, it’s not perfect here, but I live a well balanced and safe life. One factor I appreciate about where I live, South Limburg wedged between Belgium and Germany, is that I can go to either country within 10 minutes. 😅

[@josphineogugua]

Hi Joy ce, Thanks so much for sharing your own experience. The Netherlands isn’t perfect but it’s a beautiful country to live in. Where you stay already sounds so cool. You would have the Dutch mountains (or sand dunes🤪😆😆) close by too. I’m hoping to visit someday🤗

[@snowbear1877]

Why did you not want to live somewhere else for a while? Surely that's a broadening experience. I've lived in 5 different countries and I've learnt so much.

[@_JoyceArt]

@@snowbear1877 like I said, I love to travel abroad, which I can easily do. So I get to broaden my horizon, while also living in a comfortable country. One of the reason I didn’t move around, was that I also decided to not work in tourism. The reality was that it was grossly underpaid.

[@snowbear1877]

@@_JoyceArt But you could live somewhere else just to broaden your horizons. I've lived in Australia, England, Netherlands, France and Israel. I've come to realise everyone thinks their own country is the best

[@chigozieokorie9557]

@@snowbear1877 So from all your tours, which country would you settle for and why?

[@anneke1003]

And we need you’re positive vibes here in the Netherlands!

[@liliankafwila6686]

Love your videos, greetings from your zambian sister living in the Netherlands since 2007, I love it here and please keep the videos caming 😊

[@josphineogugua]

Thanks so much Lilian. It's so good t0 have you here 🤗

All the best of luck in The Netherlands!! It’s a nice place to live!

[@nneomachris9662]

Finally i get to see someone from home here!! 🥳🥳 9 months down the line and I certainly don't regret my choice to further my studies here.. The serenity and calmer approach to life was a major motivating factor for me. How did your husband get so fluent with the language within 2 years? I wouldn't mind a recommendation to a credible language tutor😊

[@Joey-ct8bm]

Glad to have you here.

[@josphineogugua]

Thanks Joey🤗

[@autohmae]

And a bonus is that the city you ended up in is Delft, from what I've seen the few times I've been there, a great city.

[@josphineogugua]

It’s indeed beautiful 🤗

[@co7013]

The Netherland had a 'stipendium' system for PhD candidates for a short time. It was terrible. I was on it. But then again I was a terrible PhD candidate. Not only was I not an employee, I also was restricted to doing research. Combining that with a bit of teaching, as regular PhD candidates were doing, might have been very helpful and interesting. Anyway, welcome to the Netherlands! I am glad you're experience in the Netherlands as an African so far is mostly positive.

[@marcovaneersel4532]

It will get even better after the nexit!

[@XpressoGaming]

heyy love ur vids!

[@josphineogugua]

Thanks so much

[@richardvelthuis8001]

You are very welcome in our country!

[@josphineogugua]

Thank you Richard🤗

[@deidrelacey4494]

I'm so glad you're having a lovely time here! Groetjes van Rotterdam 👋

[@josphineogugua]

Thanks so much Deidre. 😊

[@snowbear1877]

Rotterdam, a most depressing city. Dreadful place.

[@patricia14544]

I just love that gorgeous little boy!

[@josphineogugua]

Haha. He’s adorable 🤗

[@catwalkearth]

I am American living in Germany for the last 4 years but hoping to move to the Netherlands in the coming months so I am SO glad to have found your beautiful soul! Ever since visiting Utrecht randomly I have had such a desire to move there but now I am looking into other Dutch cities as well. Thank you so much for sharing your process! Incredibly helpful and encouraging! Big love to you!

[@josphineogugua]

Thank you so much for your comment. I’m so glad you find the videos helpful in some way. I really hope you have the best time living in this beautiful small country🤗

[@frankgeurts3912]

Utrecht is a very nice City 🤗a City,with village feeling

[@norachy5136]

We are here,let me now watch 😜😜

[@josphineogugua]

Ahaaaaa. Hope you enjoy ohhhh. This one is dedicated to you, my ride or ride babe😆

[@norachy5136]

@@josphineogugua Babe I was cooking when you dropped the video I will choose Europe especially the big leagues to any other country Good one sis,you killed it Na we get the KZbin and its growing rapidly 10k soon 😊😇😘 Thanks for the video ☺☺

[@hunchbackaudio]

Glad you chose our little country, I really enjoy watching your videos. And maybe we’re not bordering Italy or Spain but have you considered to visit Scandinavia? Maybe less famous but I’ve been a few times to Norway for family visits and I have to say it has the most beautiful nature scenery you’ll ever experience in Europe. This summer we’ll try the new ferry line directly from Groningen to Kristiansand.

[@josphineogugua]

Hi hi. Thanks so much for your comments. Oh yes I’ve considered Scandinavian countries. I’ve been to Denmark a few times and been wanting to visit Norway too. I’ve heard a lot of times that Norway is beautiful and I’m looking forward to seeing the beauty for myself someday. I didn’t know about the ferry from Groningen. Please can you tell me more about it?🤗

[@Snowshowslow]

@@josphineogugua The new Holland Norway Line will send the MS Romantika to Norway (Kristiansand as Hunchback said) three times a week. The first one just sailed, I believe :)

[@dimrrider9133]

@@josphineogugua tomorrow i have to work in Denmark to build greenhouses and i love the people there instead of the people in Norway they are a bit arrogant haha

[@sp-uz1zk]

Happy to see that you all find your place here in the Netherlands, wish you the best luck for the future🤗🎓👑

[@drssimonhottentot]

I hope you stay, and help our economy, we need smart people.

[@josphineogugua]

Thanks so much Simon. I do intend to stay much longer🤗

[@NerestroNL]

Wow three PHD offers! well done! Good luck with the PHD, I know from some of friends it can be really tough. But from your story I think you have a great perserverence and motivation 💪. Will you be sharing any publications with us?

[@josphineogugua]

Hi hi. Thsnks so much for your comment 🤗. And yes it has been tough but I'm glad I'm on this journey. I don't know if I would share my publications as I write but sharing my thesis might be better. let's see🤗

[@RFGfotografie]

Awesome video :)

[@josphineogugua]

Thank you Remco🤗

[@lisajohns157]

I would like to start my PhD as well as the reasons you mentioned are what is Holding me back from the uk. So maybe let me check out the Netherlands

[@angelavm84]

Welcome! Hope you'll have a great time finishing your PhD. Good luck!

[@josphineogugua]

Thank you so much Angela🤗

[@urjamodi4841]

Hey. Loved the video. Also, I loved the video quality a lot. What camera do you use and editing software?

[@josphineogugua]

Thanks so much. I filmed the vlog with my iPhone 11 😆. But for my sit down videos, I use canon m6 mark ii. I edit with Final Cut Pro.

[@TessaRietveld]

It’s so refreshing to hear your perspective on our country! We forget how lucky we are sometimes 🙂

[@josphineogugua]

Thanks so much Tessa for your comment. I love sharing my experiences🤗 and the Netherlands has been good to me💃🏾

[@snowbear1877]

What is lucky about the terrible weather, cramped living conditions and bad food?

[@josphineogugua]

@@snowbear1877 All I see here is ignorance

[@TessaRietveld]

@@snowbear1877 it is a pretty safe country, compared to some other countries we are far more emancipated, believe it or not but we are one of the richest countries in the world, the shitty weather you’re talking about is mostly just rain and wind an not -30C or 44C, pretty much no animals here try to kill you, must I go on?

[@snowbear1877]

@@TessaRietveld Not as emancipated as you think. For instance, Australia had suffrage (women's right to vote) about 20 years ahead of the Netherlands. Women have much more freedom and independence in Australia than in the Netherlands. My mother nearly died from an illegal abortion in the Netherlands in the sixties, when abortion was still illegal there. In 1972 I returned to Australia and at age 18 had the right to vote. In the Netherlands it was 21. Also I don't know any single women like me who own their own home in the Netherlands. It's true it's a safe country, but so are many other Western countries. As for being rich, to us as Australians it seems quite poor. The houses/flats are tiny and have only one bathroom for a whole family. There is very little space. The food is quite limited. For instance, I couldn't find a basic ingredient list ke ricotta cheese, or garam masala. Nobody even knew what it was. On the upside, I love the beautiful cut flowers which are cheap. But then, here in Australia we have gardens and pick our own flowers. Of course you can buy in the supermarket and florist but more expensive than here. I also like the idea of gezelligheid. Do people still sit in a circle at birthdays with one little cake pet person? I find the Dutch men very condescending and arrogant. They talk down to you by which makes me cross.

[@rubietje88]

Very informative video.Thanks for sharing your academic journey,I only recently moved here and i'm loving every bit of it.wishing you and your family all the success 💕

[@josphineogugua]

Thank you so much Rubietje. I’m so glad you are also enjoying it here too. Wishing you the very best🤗

[@Quisha]

I love it so much

[@79Daver]

I am dutch and im glad i moved to belgium. That country is going crazy

[@lynnlavigre933]

I'm south african;very much enjoying living in NL

[@chocoMyCoco]

I'm a foreigner that was born and live in the Netherlands.

[@josphineogugua]

Hi Chocolate,, It’s great to have you here🤗🤗

[@chocoMyCoco]

@@josphineogugua Thanks!

[@12345Chirley12345]

You r lovely and welcome

[@12345Chirley12345]

I am dut het btw

[@12345Chirley12345]

Dutch .. yeah... still i make mistakes

[@salwaahmed7877]

Im planning to come to the netherland , but do u think Germany could be a better option because i got to do my master and i got accepted by both of the countries i just don’t know where to go ? Any advice

[@exoticgirl1]

I'm Dutch (too). First of all, my compliments on how thorough your research was into your options and have a clear "checklist" on what you based your decision on! I would like to ask you, did you experience any transitional issues or a "culture shock", because we're a pretty different country than Nigeria, I dare to assume! We have out ups and downs here, Ike every nation has and I hear from many foreigners tht we are pretty direct. Some even call us blunt. I hope you and your family (your Lil nugget is adorable, by the way!) are happy and feel safe here and free to be who and as you are.

[@lisettem1891]

Thank you so much for sharing how you came to choose the Netherlands! An aside, you have an absolutely adorable baby 🧡🥰

[@josphineogugua]

Thank you so much Lisette🤗

[@moseskingsley5949]

Amazing woman

[@jurduyn1130]

As a Dutchy I was an expat in Paris (France) for 3 years not too long ago…looking back I’d say you guys made the right choice 👍 Keep up the vids pls.

[@pierren___]

Why ? :(

[@DistinctMo]

Can you do a video on how to migrate to Netherland? I'm really interested

[@josephineelijah7597]

Your video popped up today and after watching I had to immediately subscribe to your channel. Is there an email one can reach you? Thank you for all the information.

[@zool201975]

I am dutch and i am glad you experience little racism and bigotry here, and that you get real opportunities for your skills and knowledge.. I will never be proud of my nation as pride often makes a people stagnant and close minded to improvements of a culture/society. more improvement is needed but it is good to hear from someone like you who receives the brunt of the underbelly of our society that it is not that bad here. and oi wish you all the fortune and luck.

[@Nonso_Corner]

I’m glad you chose the Netherlands, I wouldn’t have met you my schatje 🥰🥰

[@josphineogugua]

Mijn Liefje 🤗🤗🤗 I’m so glad We came. Love you🥰

[@jdaking7648]

I really wanna do 6 months in Europe and 6 months back home when I'm older, I was thinking about Amsterdam because of flight connections. What are your thoughts?

[@oscardeklijne1]

Ik heb echt van je bijdrage genoten. Ik ben blij dat je voor Nederland kiest. Succes met je studie en geniet met je familie van ons land, Welkom in ons land en help mee om ons landje beter te maken, en sterker in de wereld

[@michielvdvlies3315]

eventhough we have our flaws as a nation and a people. we are blessed to live here. i got some friends in Jamaica and they always point out to me how blessed i am that my cradle stood here. Groeten uit Leiden

[@maxlancaster7000]

Do you plan on returning to your homeland some time in the future, or have you decided to not look back?

[@josphineogugua]

Hi Max, At this point, I don’t know😁. I do plan to stay here for a long time. I’ll figure it out as time goes on.

[@ronaldderooij1774]

You forgot one variable. The weather.

[@josphineogugua]

Hahaha. It wasn’t worse than Scotland. 😁

[@TTTzzzz]

@@josphineogugua But worse than France!

[@daisy1785]

I'm from Nigeria. And I'm probably coming the Netherlands during the winter break to start school in the Utrecht University during spring. Leaving home is kinda scary but watching your videos reduces some the tension I have🥺

[@SwirlingSoul]

You'll be very welcome here. Don't be afraid to, if you meet one grumpy person, to keep asking a question of another person! Usually we're friendly, open, and willing to help ;-) We don't do much hierarchy here at all. Every one is equal, and that includes you.

[@okakpunkiruka2530]

Can one apply for masters with HND

[@MrWill070]

Shes such a cutie

[@Meat_is_murder]

People who are not sensitive to the Dutch weather have a great life here😁

[@chinedularry1059]

Hi... I'm Uzoka chinedu Larry, from Nigeria. I really don't know how to apply for university in the Netherlands, I will be grateful for any tips that can help... Thanks 🙂

[@lovinacee5470]

A big yes! Netherlands is the bessstttttt

[@JosiahChinedu]

Common words I see in the Dutchy response is "proud".

[@SassyveeSceneries]

Was it easy and inexpensive to migrate there?

[@fvantpadje]

I think that you have another point now that is Dutch kids are the happiest kids in the world 😉👍

[@josphineogugua]

Ayeeee Fred.. That's a great one 😎

[@snowbear1877]

I was terribly unhappy as a kid in the Netherlands. I was badly bullied by other kids as well as by my teachers. They were sadistic. I did have some friends at school and sometimes ate in their homes but Dutch food was so terrible it made me sick. There was one dish I had at a school friend's house that made me vomit. It was witlof, a vegetable they boil, boil and boil some more. Then, when it's all slimey and grey with all the vitamins destroyed, they put some processed ham and cheese on top and eat it. It's like eating bitter slime.

[@josphineogugua]

@@snowbear1877 I guess I now understand where your frustration is coming from. Because you‘ve had a bad experience doesn’t mean everyone’s experience has to be equally bad. The Netherlands is no where the best country in the world but it is home to many who love it regardless. And that’s where I come in.

[@snowbear1877]

@@josphineogugua Not just me. Plenty of others had a hard time there. Someone I know, who is Jewish sent their son to the famous design school in Eindhoven. The food was terrible and he had to get on his bike and cycle to Belgium for a decent meal. Also there was anti-Semitism. And anyone who came from an English speaking country was humiliated and put down by the academics. As someone from Africa, surely you must know the Dutch invented Apartheid? And that it has its roots in Calvinism and "Verzuiling", ie the pillorisation of society, where everything is organised and grouped according to pillars.

[@snowbear1877]

Also, another horrible thing Dutch boys did and the teachers stood by and did nothing. At the swimming pool, they would forcibly hold your head under water till you nearly drowned. They used to call it "koppie onder". It was very dangerous. The worst thing was that the teachers and other adults did nothing. It was always done to weaker, more vulnerable kids. To this day, I remember it whenever I go to a swimming pool. Thankfully in Australia we have beautiful beaches, not the oil-drenched brown water of the Hook of Holland. What a dump that was! And yet, to the Dutch, it's beautiful! They must enjoy oil slicks, pollution and a cold brown sea.

[@Victoria-nm7dy]

Thank you Jennifer for the amazing content you put out there, you make it look so easy & your family is adorable! 💜 I’ve been watching your videos in the last few days & I’m now considering migrating to the Netherlands 😀 Can anyone share how one can migrate through jobs preferably? I’m Nigerian btw.

[@Rabzskinglow]

Am also interested migrating

[@PDVism]

I just have to wonder.... you were looking at France, Germany, the UK and the Netherlands. Any particular reason you didn't consider at all the country that is north of France, south of the Netherlands, west of Germany and east of the UK? Just curious.

[@janalberts7073]

Just right, I would chose for that country 🇧🇪🇳🇱👍

[@dayalghosh8617]

I am from India. I am going to study for my masters in data science in Tilburg this year. Is there any advices on how to find student accomodation.

[@josphineogugua]

Hi Dayal, I’ll say start on time to look for student accommodation. Also ask your school if there are any agencies they would usually use for student accommodation . For TU Delft it was DUWO housing. All the best and I hope you enjoy the Netherlands 🤗

[@dayalghosh8617]

@@josphineogugua thanks

[@baldwin9180]

In the Netherlands and its colonies interracial marriage was accepted. So discrimination of people of colour is not that widespread as it is in other european countries.

[@franklinchukwukelu3386]

Hello Josephine, just watched your video and I must say am inspired. In the process of applying for jobs in the UK, but now am having second thoughts, so I figure I ask if you can point me in the right direction. What are my chances of getting a job as a Medical lab scientist in the Netherlands?

[@okonkwo.ify18]

Hi. Tell me about safety in Netherlands as regards to natural disasters, crime etc

[@evmollet5418]

I’m Dutch and love it… but its not heaven…. Ok nearly. But there is BS over here to. But I love it anyway ;-)

[@teziemmanuel6307]

The Netherlands is the best country in the hole world.i love the Netherlands.my parents came to the Netherlands in the 90.my parents are from africa cameroon origin.am Dutch.thanks Netherlands for BLEESING my family for everything.i love this country

[@josphineogugua]

Thanks so much Tezi for sharing your experience 🤗

[@snowbear1877]

I disagree. The Netherlands has a terrible history of colonisation. They are the architects of the Apartheid system in South Africa and left a terrible legacy in Indonesia. More Jews were sent to the gas from the Netherlands than any other European country. It's also cold and wet with very little natural beauty or space.

[@josphineogugua]

@@snowbear1877 Every country has a dirty past we are not proud of, including my dear country Nigeria and other countries in Africa, there are histories of civil and religious wars. I won’t defend the Netherlands past or try to say that the Netherlands has had a wonderful history. But all I’m saying is, why should that history affect the way Tezi lives her life and her own experience. This is her own reality and she has the right to live it!

[@snowbear1877]

The bread is fresh when it comes from the bakery, but people in their homes eat stale bread. They don't use toasters like we do. The arrogance of the Dutch is well known. The directness also. Here in Australia the Dutch have a reputation for arrogance.

[@Cl0ckcl0ck]

@@snowbear1877 Lol, an Australian complaining about Dutch colonization in the past while you actually ARE a colony. The way the natives were (and often still are) treated by the Australians makes the Dutch look like saints. In Indonesia and our other colonies there was no big stigma on mixed marriages right from the start and the Indos (mixed Dutch Indonesians) formed a larger group than the Dutch in Indonesia. In Australia aboriginal children were taken from their parents by force so you lot could show you how 'civilized' you were..... :') Apartheid was invented in South Africa long after the Brits (Australia was British then too) colonized the Boers (and put them in concentration camps). The Boers had good relationships with the Zulu. So it's more fair to say YOU invented Apartheid than the Dutch. Learn your own very bloody history before lecturing others about theirs. Because if you knew your own history you would never write a comment like that.

[@Quentin-tc3gc]

I’m French and YES you made the right choice. It’s on of my dreams to leave in Netherlands. France it’s really cool but people.. Argh..it’s a very bad mentality. A lot of negativity. And the economic situation is very annoying. So, you can continue to make me dream haha ! I am so happy for you and I love your channel 🥰

[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

:) You make this country more beautiful by choosing us :)

[@popodori]

Must be a PhD in marketing 🌷🌷

[@josphineogugua]

Hahhahha Martin. Not even close😄

[@charlotte44444]

Do you know what you are going to do for Koningsdag?

[@josphineogugua]

Hi Charlotte, I’m still caught in between😩. Rotterdam or Amsterdam. I am also looking for somewhere child friendly 😩. Any suggestions ?

[@charlotte44444]

@@josphineogugua I have never been to Rotterdam with Koningsdag to be honest, but in Amsterdam you have a child friendly fleamarket in het Vondelpark, it is de largest public park in Amsterdam! At this flea market mostly children sell toys, books etc… and there are performances! I’m sure Rotterdam will also have a fleamarket somewhere but I’m more an Amsterdam type of gal hahaha so I can definitely recommend Amsterdam for Koningsdag!

[@gwynbornet]

Rotterdam is not so crowded as Amsterdam.

[@krittikaghosh6812]

Were you open to learning a new language for Netherlands as for the UK, you didn't have to learn a new language? My relatives are there and they say it's mandatory to learn Dutch.

[@josphineogugua]

Language barrier was definitely something I considered but other benefits in the Netherlands outweighed the language barrier in my case. It is not mandatory to learn Dutch but it is a skill that will make a huge difference.

[@krittikaghosh6812]

@@josphineogugua Ok got it!

[@bertkassing8541]

Is your sun now a official Dutch citizen? I thougth he was born here.

[@josphineogugua]

Hi Bert, No he’s not. You don’t get Dutch citizenship by birth if none of your parents are Dutch. So he would be in a few years time🙃

[@umaruhanna2597]

Moving to The Netherland is certainly on my bucket list. I speak this i to existence 👏 By the way, How easy can one migrate to The Netherlands from another Shenghen country? Would really appreciate a feed back on this. Thank you

[@richardbrinkerhoff]

You did a lot of research before moving to the Netherlands, for which you deserve a big compliment. In so doing you avoided many pitfalls. I moved to the Netherlands 48 years ago with no research, but have loved it since day one and never had a regret.

Ik snap het.. als dit je vereisten zijn waar je je prettig voelt.. but you lost me at racism 😅 maar vergeleken met Engeland en Frankrijk.. zou ik ook liever NL kiezen

[@Harry_PP030]

Racisme kom je in ieder land tegen. Helaas...

[@snowbear1877]

The Netherlands is also racist. And very insular and parochial.

[@blessingadepoju5174]

Pls are there Nigerian community in the netherland?

[@josphineogugua]

Yes there is definitely a Nigerian community 🤗

[@harmonyehis]

Does Netherlands allow a student (Masters or PhD) to travel with family? Will be coming from UK too

[@josphineogugua]

For PhD, yes they do because in the Netherlands PhDs are considered employees of the university. For Masters, I think it’s also possible but there are more restrictions regarding whether your partner can work or not, I think the best way to get the details is to email the school and find out what the policy is. All the best😊

[@harmonyehis]

@@josphineogugua thanks.. that was helpful

[@Gee_Jay]

* * W E L C O M E T O D E L F T ! ! * * * A fellow Delft dweller.

[@josphineogugua]

Thank youuu Gertjan🤗

[@jasparvevo3573]

And why didn’t you get one from Germany ?

[@dorryakgul1119]

All foreigns People like the Netherlands Because they are down to earth !! Only our goverment is not so helpfull for their own People ..the dutch ...as they are for the foreign people

[@ejioforblessing8861]

Was your husband a dependent on ur visa or did he come separately? Please reply 🙏

[@josphineogugua]

Hi Blessing. At first, he got a work permit based on my permit. But after we moved, he got a permanent contract and sponsorship from his company.

[@ejioforblessing8861]

Ok thank you

[@Reflection7438TV]

Hi Josephine, you are doing a great job. Please I'm a mother of 3 children. I need to know if school are free for children below 18 year and how possible it is to move to Netherlands for study with children at once. I'd like to get your email or IG contact to chat you up for more information. I hope you don't mind? Thanks a bunch.

[@qyihamba7034]

Well, I'm a Nigerian expat in the Netherlands. In the first month I seriously considered going back to Lagos. For me it is crazy lonely, and since it's my first time outside Africa, I'm not used to the individualistic lifestyle here. Let's face it too, people are friendly here, but they're not your friends. You'd mostly find it easier here as a couple, or even as a student, but as a working single person, goodluck breaking into Dutch friend circles. Expat communities helped me. People are eager to help when you need, but no one cares to the level of friendship, like back home - that warm community. Then there's the cold - I'm glad it's not as cold as some other places, else I'd have been in Lagos by now. There's also the cost of living - my monthly rent here is more than what I used to pay in Lagos yearly. Yes, the salary is better, but for half the pay, I would gladly remain in Lagos. Also, there's the language barrier. English can only take you so far. My first time in the supermarket, I bought eye pencil remover instead of lip balm. Ya, everything is labelled in Dutch, and the street signs too. So, goodluck having a comfortable life here without learning Dutch. In summary, it's not bad here, but for half my pay I'd gladly return to Nigeria. Also, as soon as things get even a bit better back home, or the first signs show, I'll be on the first flight back home.

[@josphineogugua]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience and I can understand the culture difference for sure. I came with my husband and we started our family here so it was easier to settle in. I can understand why it will be extremely lonely for a single expat. I really hope things get better at home too.

[@adpermentier3416]

Nederlands leren opent de poort naar hoe mijn vaderland “echt” is.

[@anthonyferris8912]

UK unemployment rate 3.9%, Netherlands unemployment rate 3.6%…………. ”Unemployment rate in the Netherlands much, much, much less than in the UK……..Really? 😂

[@ninacharles1774]

How much are you paying my youngest KZbinr 😂😂

[@josphineogugua]

Hahahahah. Please write the employment contract🤣

[@mallikarjun510]

You have to choose Africa.

[@kacperm3281]

Netherlands the best country in the world

[@rmyikzelf5604]

Yep, sadly many Dutch don't know that. Once you've been around the world a little, you'll realise how well organised, clean, safe and (fairly) regulated this country is. Scandinavia may be better still, though.

[@kacperm3281]

@@rmyikzelf5604 Maybe because many people don't appreciate what they have and they are looking for more. But if you were in some countries around the world you will know how beautiful, organised, with really good and positive energy this country is. I spent almost all my life in Poland but for me the Netherlands is just magical and I can't wait to get back.

[@snowbear1877]

@@rmyikzelf5604 Maybe compared with Poland it's better. But I found the gloomy weather, the lack of space and the insular, parochial nature of the Netherlands extremely irritating. When I return to Australia I love the wide, blue sky, the space and fresh food. I don't know how you live in such cramped tiny homes, that all look the same. As though the entire country was designed by one architect. Last time I was there I bumped my head on a toilet wall because I wasn't used to such a small space.

[@DaansWebPrivate]

I will choose france, or maybe south korea. Because the police in the Netherlands always fighting when there is a demonstration. That is why i hate Netherlands.

[@AH-nt6ib]

What are you talking? about the Netherlands! Have you heard about Zwarte Piet! Go and read about it it is racism here is established. Thanks god left it!

[@h50herman]

that is no racism, that is only a clown, everything is pulled in the wrong direction.