Moving to Amsterdam - My Student Accommodation - University of Amsterdam

[@remi_by_reman]

I am planning going to Amsterdam next year. Great video, thank you for a nice and real perspective of I would find with.

[@anitadangova1969]

Hey there, thank you for the kind words! I am happy to hear that the video has been of help.

[@krishnanjanakaimal6790]

Hi Anita! I loved the studio! Could you please share which student housing complex this is? I will also be studying Law at the UvA this September :)

[@anitadangova1969]

Hi there, I am not sure of the exact name, but the location was Carolina MacGillavrylaan street.

[@rayyankamal2540]

Hey Anita, Thanks for sharing all this, really helpful! 1. Can you please share some tips on submitting the housing application form on time once the portal opens? 2. Since the application is on first come first serve basis I wanted to find out the details of the application procedure, how long does it take to submit the application and make the payment? 3. Also, how long did it take for you to submit the application?

[@anitadangova1969]

Heyya, Thank you for the kind words. Regarding the first question, I would suggest that you enter the portal an hour/half an hour before it opens. You are put in a queue once you enter. I entered around half an hour before the application time and I was around the 1000th person in the queue. I still got accommodation, but it was a bit stressful to wait. 2. It does not take too long, perhaps around 5 minutes. You just need to tick some boxes, regarding the type of accommodation that you want to live in, and also the price range. Once you have done that, you will start receiving offers for accommodation. I am not sure about the payment as they might have changed the procedure. I remember paying a deposit at the time, but you will be notified by the uni in this respect. 3. As mentioned above, it took me around 5 mins. But I had researched the types/cost of the accommodation offered by the uni, and I knew what I was going for. For costs and room types, you can check this link -> www.uva.nl/en/education/practical-information/housing/housing.html Let me know if you have more questions :)).

[@rayyankamal2540]

@@anitadangova1969 Hi Anita. Thank you for your answers. I just had a few more follow-up questions. 1. I received access to the application form recently. It does not show any queue number yet. Will it show my queue number on the day the application opens? How did you know what was your queue number? 2. You said you had to wait before submitting -- can't you just submit as soon as the application opens for submission? 3. Does the application get submitted when I press the "submit" button OR after paying the application fee?

[@anitadangova1969]

@@rayyankamal2540 Hi again, 1. The access to the application, at least last year, opened on a specific date and time. The queue number appeared once I logged in the system and tried to apply. But I think you can only login around that specific date/time (not a week in advance, for example). That is when you get your queue number, it appears on your screen. So, my suggestion was that you login half an hour/an hour before the official application portal opens on the indicated date and time. 2. You wait, because not everyone can submit at the same time. The accommodation works on a first-come-first-serve basis. So it is important for the university to see who has been first, second, etc. 3. I cannot remember for sure what we did. I think if there is an application fee, you have to pay it before you are actually able to submit your application. I would suggest that you contact the digital student service desk here: student.uva.nl/en/contact/digital-student-service-desk/digital-student-service-desk.html. Just press "ask your question without login," and then proceed. Also, you can WatsApp them here (very quick in responding): [phone]. Or call them here: + 31 (0)20 525 1401.

[@MelsSWF]

Really cool studio, Anetka 👍Bravo 😀😘

[@anitadangova1969]

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[@TP4211]

Zdrasti! Super video - blagodaria!! :) Mislia da kandidatstvam za leten kurs - 3 sedmici - v University of Amsterdam. Znaesh li dali obshtejitiata sa sushtite? Pomeshtenie kato tvoeto bi bilo idealno za men, no izglejda dosta goliamo i ne znam dali biha go predlojili za studenti koito sa tam samo za niakolko sedmici :/ ima li nachin da izberesh kogato kandidastvash tipa pomeshtenie koeto bi iskala ili prosto te slagat v kakvoto imat svobodno?

[@anitadangova1969]

Здравей. Общежитията са същите, но когато кандидатстваш трябва да отбележиш типа на общежитие, в което искаш да живееш. В моя случай аз избрах студио (посочих и ценовия диапазон), така че ми предложиха това. Мисля, че няма значение за колко време си там. Може например да се сключи едномесечен договор за общежитие.

[@TP4211]

@@anitadangova1969 Mnogo blagodaria! :)

[@shxbalee]

Hey! If this is not a top personal question, I just want to know how much it costs a month for the accommodation, electricity, water, WiFi, etc.? If you're OK with it of course 😊 thank you for sharing the video 🙏

[@anitadangova1969]

Hey, I am glad that you liked the video! The studio that I am living in is 600 euros per month, and all the bills that you have mentioned are included in this price. ^^

[@shxbalee]

@@anitadangova1969 Thank you 😊

[@scarlettkett3106]

Hi! Interesting video! I have a question, hope you don't mind. I am applying for housing as well once the system opens, what price category did you choose to get this place? I am thinknig of selecting a few (if it is possible) but I am not sure if I should select the last one 600-850. Thank you!

[@anitadangova1969]

Heyya, I selected the last one. I am not sure if you can select two, but the last one for sure includes studios. In my case, the studio is 608 euros and is perfect. I think the category below includes rooms in shared houses, which is also fine. It depends on what kind of accomodation you want to live in 😊.

[@scarlettkett3106]

@@anitadangova1969 thank you, that's very helpful! Just one more - does it take you a long time to walk from your accommodation to campus? Or do you use transport?

[@anitadangova1969]

@@scarlettkett3106 It takes about 40mins, but you can use a bus, or a bicycle (it is very cheap to buy one here). The accommodation has its own bicycle storey too.

[@ibrarahmed5699]

which is the exact location for this room and pleas tells about rent and your complete monthly expenses including foods etc and how do you meet these expenses i mean how much you get through working and type of working you do .Thanks

[@anitadangova1969]

Hello, My accommodation is based next to the Amsterdam Science Park Station. It costs 608 euros per month. I spend about 100-120 euros on food a month. It is actually quite cheap and reasonable to live here in terms of food. I have no other expenses. Otherwise, I am covering everything with my scholarship provided to me by the university. But it is indeed possible to cover all your expenses through a part-time job.

[@ibrarahmed5699]

@@anitadangova1969 thanks for your time to reply:) which is your home country and do you have istagram?

[@anitadangova1969]

@@ibrarahmed5699 Instagram: anita.dangova

[@oladojafortuneabiodun7788]

Hi Anita, thank you for the video. Please was it also the scholarship that covered the accomodation cost?

[@anitadangova1969]

@@oladojafortuneabiodun7788 Yes, this scholarship also covered the accommodation costs.

[@oladojafortuneabiodun7788]

@@anitadangova1969 Thank you for your response. We will appreciate if you could make more videos which gives us information about studying in the Netherlands

[@oladojafortuneabiodun7788]

I'm really sorry to bother you. Anita, please did the scholarship also include monthly stipend ?

[@anitadangova1969]

@oladojafortuneabiodun7788 Hello, yes- it did. 😊

[@oladojafortuneabiodun7788]

@@anitadangova1969 thank you so much. I have many questions and I don't know which platform through which you will be comfortable to chat on with me if you don't mind

[@zainabmuhdTukur-uc3uo]

Hey Anita thanks for sharing the video. Am planing on applying to VU Amsterdam so I want to ask you some few questions. 1. Please is their admission process hard. 2. And your dorm looks cute, do they provide all those things that you have shown or you shop for it. 3. And can you tell me their deadlines also. Thanks.

[@anitadangova1969]

Hello, Regarding the admission process - it is not hard in my opinion. All of the things in the room were provided by the University. I would recommend that you check the deadlines on the website of the uni, as I applied in 2020, so things might have changed.

[@zainabmuhdTukur-uc3uo]

@@anitadangova1969 okay thanks Anita🤗

[@agatha5118]

Hi i really like this video and i want to study in netherlands for my bachelor's degree. I just wanna know if the kitchen supplies are included in the payment or free to use? Btw, I'm still in high school.

[@anitadangova1969]

Yes, all of them are included. :))

[@agatha5118]

@@anitadangova1969 thanks😊

[@ilgazcomertoglu9342]

hello! i am moving to Amsterdam this September for my bachelor's and I was wondering if there is a common room in this accommodation you were in, like a place where all students can hangout in.

[@anitadangova1969]

Hey there! There is a common room indeed. There is a very big lobby next to the garden (the garden is also visible on the video), so normally that is where parties/BBQs are organised.

[@zeynepecevit7318]

Hey Anita,i will move to Amsterdam too.What is the name of the building are you live in?

[@anitadangova1969]

Heyya, I am not sure, but the provider is DUWO. It is located at Carolina Macgillavrylaan.

[@zeynepecevit7318]

@@anitadangova1969 thanks :)))

[@TifeAdedeji]

Hello Anita, please I was wondering how long it took after you sent in your application, for you to get your housing offer. Also, did you get to see the place before you got there?

[@anitadangova1969]

Hey there, normally you apply in May and get the offer around July (that was my case at least). When you get the offer, you get pictures of the place. You can book the room based on the pictures, but I am not sure whether you could also have a look in person. In my situation I was in another country, so I did not need a physical appointment anyways. I hope that helps!

[@naimqareem3800]

Did they provide the oven and the pans with the rooms

[@anitadangova1969]

Hi Naim, yes they did. As well as the bedding.

[@keshanrashmika]

How much is the accommodation fee?

[@ruweidashirre3821]

Anita what are you studying currently ? and how are your classes so far? in terms of work load.

[@ruweidashirre3821]

also what bachelors did you take with your master programme

[@anitadangova1969]

Heyya, I study International Trade and Investment Law. The classes are very nice, we do a lot of practical work. There is honestly a lot of workload, but it is completely manageable.

[@anitadangova1969]

@@ruweidashirre3821 Also, I did European and International Law in Bristol as a bachelor.

[@ruweidashirre3821]

@@anitadangova1969 Good luck with that !!

[@tergrigorova]

Is it possible to find any scholarships that could cover all or some part of living expenses ??

[@anitadangova1969]

Hi Valeriya, there are different types of scholarships, but most of them do cover living expenses. For example, the Excellence scholarship which I got is a full scholarship, which covers both your accommodation, tuition fees, and living expenses. 😊

[@tergrigorova]

@@anitadangova1969 that’s awesome! Thank you!

[@sofisuarezbal]

Hi, this place is only for students from the university of Amsterdam?

[@anitadangova1969]

Hello, it is a student accommodation, but I would suggest that you contact DUWO, as they may have some spaces for non-students.

[@martinstefanov6605]

Всеки един ученик ли получава такова "студио", където да живее или трябва да кандидатстваш? P.S. Имаш ли някакви наблюдения за специалността political science? Има ли поле за развитие след нея в Нидерландия или не?

[@anitadangova1969]

Привет! Попринцип трябва да кандидатстваш за студентско общежитие към университета и тогава те ти изпращат оферта за дадено жилище според твоите изисквания. Когато кандидатстваш в апликационната форма има въпрос дали ще ти трябва общежитие. Отговаряш с да, и когато те приематбв самия университет получаваш по-нататък и инструкции как да кандидатстваш за общежитието (към Май месец). Иначе за специалността не знам много и, за жалост, не мога да съм от полза. Ако имаш въпроси нататък ще се радвам да помогна.

[@Zakistefankos]

Колко струва на месец стая като тази? Предстои ми да започна european studies bachelor тук.

[@anitadangova1969]

Здравей! Това студио струва 608 евро на месец с включени сметки за ток, вода и Интернет.

[@adityakulkarni1056]

hey, what budget category was this room?

[@anitadangova1969]

Heyya, this one is 600 per month. I think the category was 600-800. But similar studios are available for less than that too.

[@gigi_945]

Hii, did you finish your master? This Is my dream master, I am working on law courses now to get into the master in a year! Wish me luck 🍀

[@anitadangova1969]

Hey there, I have already finished it. Best if luck to you- definitely a right choice! Do let me know if some questions arise along your application.

[@gigi_945]

@@anitadangova1969 thank you so much! Where are you working now? How were exams? Do you have Instagram or something else ?😊

[@anitadangova1969]

@@gigi_945 I am currently working at the General Secretariat of the Council of the EU. Exams were good - I would neither say they were easy, nor too difficult to manage. Otherwise: my LinkedIn: Anita Dangova, my Instagram: anita.dangova.

[@gigi_945]

@@anitadangova1969 omg that is amazing! Congrats! Do you like your job?

[@anitadangova1969]

@@gigi_945 Thank you! I do enjoy it a lot - it is in the international trade department, so it is quite related to what I have studied.

[@sarafabrizio381]

hi! i applied for a student accomodation and I am wondering how long does it take to receive a room offer, approximately?

[@anitadangova1969]

Hi Sara, in my case I applied in May, and got an offer in July (around the beginning). It might take a bit longer, so do not worry. Also, was a deadline indicated on the housing application form? In my case, the deadline was July, so indeed that is when I got the offer.

[@sarafabrizio381]

@@anitadangova1969 i dont think there was. Anyway i applied last week and i was around 400th. Hope i am lucky enough to get it

[@anitadangova1969]

@@sarafabrizio381 Oh, you are fine. I was like 1000th and something 😂.

[@sarafabrizio381]

@@anitadangova1969 i hope 😂😂 i swear i am so anxious right now!! But thanks for the video and the kind answers to my questions

[@anitadangova1969]

@@sarafabrizio381 It will all be fine, I am sure! Let me know if you have further questions and good luck with the housing offer. ☺️

[@YasmeenElsayed]

Hello Anita, I got accepted to next year's international trade and investment law program. I would like to ask you more about it. I'd like to know what teaching methods are used? The type of course work you take? Whether there is a thesis at the end, and how you pick your supervisor? Finally, the amount of workload and studying environment. Thank you!

[@anitadangova1969]

Congratulations! The course is very enjoyable. There is a Thesis at the end, and you are free to choose a supervisor. This choice is to be made in December, so you will be told more about the procedure by the relevant professors. The overall workload for the course depends on the subjects that you choose. There are six blocks- three for each semester. The workload for each block can vary. I would suggest that you check the course catalogue, where you can see the available subjects for the course, and the relevant block during which these subjects are studied. You will also note the assessment methods for each course. I hope this information is helpful 😊.

[@gigi_945]

Hello Yasmeen, I’ve found your comment just now. I’m also interested in the law master, how is it going for you? Has it finished?

[@smilysheeba5132]

How much it costs per month ?

[@anitadangova1969]

Hi, this one is 600 euros, but the university also provides options for accommodation between 300-450 euros.

[@smilysheeba5132]

@@anitadangova1969 Thank you 👍, nice to see all the quality content keep the good work.

[@anitadangova1969]

@@smilysheeba5132 Thank you! ☺️

[@SuperAndrew1912]

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