So, I am a student in Rotterdam as well and I have a few additions to what she said.When it comes to eating outside prices are quite high, NL has pretty expensive restuarants, but if you want to eat out, eat in Zuid ( south) Rotterdam bc prices there are cheaper. Then, the grocery stores. My top pick for groceries would be Lidl, prices are really really cheap and you can get most stuff there. She frogot to mention 2 other stores Jumbo and Spar, which are also quite okay when it comes to prices, they are more expensive than Lidl, but have more things. Albert Heijn is the most expensive and I go there, only if Lidl, Jumbo or Spar don't have things I need. Market is also a very good option. About school supplies, she said everything already. She forgot to mention Etos, which is a cosmetic shop. Housing, my recommendaton is to go look at StadswonenRotterdam, Kamernet or HousingAnywhere. Really be cautious when looking for a place on FB, bc there are so many scams. However, NL is currently expiriencing a housing crisis, SO LOOK AHEAD FOR HOUSING!! When it comes to night life, a lot of things are organised by Erasmus students. But to find sth you can go to Eventbribe or just look on Fb. I personally perfer techno, so top place to go to is perron. Other clubs are also poing, mono, now and wow, munch... If you have any more questions, feel free to ask me :)
Thanks for making this video! I’ll definitely be looking into all the places you recommend. It’s sad that your time in Rotterdam is ending but it does sound like you enjoyed it overall! :) I’m excited to partake my journey there and thanks for mentioning renting/getting a bike. My plan was to only use public transportation but you aren’t fully a member of Rotterdam unless you have a bike I guess lol one question I have is how did you manage with cellular data over there? Did you get an international plan before moving there, did you buy one of their SIM cards and put it in your phone, or was there something else you did?
AHHH IM SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!! Yes, definitely get a bike! You get to see so much more and it’s so fun!! I actually did not have a phone plan I just relied on WiFi hotspots which I do not recommend haha you can get a SIM card for super cheap! I’ve heard people say they pay 10-15€ a month for about 4GB and it works in all of Europe! I think the most common phone companies are Cool Blue and Vodafone
The winter is COLD COLD! At least coming from California, I was lil shook lol You definitely need a big jacket, warm socks, thermal leggings, gloves ALL OF IT!
Hey! Thanks for these videos, i am actually planning on going in September this year. Would you mind telling me the name of the fb group so that i can start looking for housing, i’d appreciate it a lot. Thanks
Hey! It was actually a private group that the Erasmus coordinator started for our specific group of exchange students. I'm assuming they will begin a 2020 group sometime in the Summer :)
stay unique that’s really cool!! So, it’s always nice to have contacts just in case, here’s my ig, feel free to hit me up if you ever need anything. @banannasaurus
i went to college in rotterdam i only remember the coffeeshop at de witte de with straat
I'm pretty sure you are the first one in the world to say the Netherlands doesn't have good dj's..!! :D
So, I am a student in Rotterdam as well and I have a few additions to what she said.When it comes to eating outside prices are quite high, NL has pretty expensive restuarants, but if you want to eat out, eat in Zuid ( south) Rotterdam bc prices there are cheaper.
Then, the grocery stores. My top pick for groceries would be Lidl, prices are really really cheap and you can get most stuff there. She frogot to mention 2 other stores Jumbo and Spar, which are also quite okay when it comes to prices, they are more expensive than Lidl, but have more things. Albert Heijn is the most expensive and I go there, only if Lidl, Jumbo or Spar don't have things I need. Market is also a very good option.
About school supplies, she said everything already. She forgot to mention Etos, which is a cosmetic shop.
Housing, my recommendaton is to go look at StadswonenRotterdam, Kamernet or HousingAnywhere. Really be cautious when looking for a place on FB, bc there are so many scams. However, NL is currently expiriencing a housing crisis, SO LOOK AHEAD FOR HOUSING!!
When it comes to night life, a lot of things are organised by Erasmus students. But to find sth you can go to Eventbribe or just look on Fb. I personally perfer techno, so top place to go to is perron. Other clubs are also poing, mono, now and wow, munch...
If you have any more questions, feel free to ask me :)
thank you for tje video! about transportation, how much for a week on public transportation?
Thanks for making this video! I’ll definitely be looking into all the places you recommend. It’s sad that your time in Rotterdam is ending but it does sound like you enjoyed it overall! :) I’m excited to partake my journey there and thanks for mentioning renting/getting a bike. My plan was to only use public transportation but you aren’t fully a member of Rotterdam unless you have a bike I guess lol one question I have is how did you manage with cellular data over there? Did you get an international plan before moving there, did you buy one of their SIM cards and put it in your phone, or was there something else you did?
AHHH IM SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!! Yes, definitely get a bike! You get to see so much more and it’s so fun!! I actually did not have a phone plan I just relied on WiFi hotspots which I do not recommend haha you can get a SIM card for super cheap! I’ve heard people say they pay 10-15€ a month for about 4GB and it works in all of Europe! I think the most common phone companies are Cool Blue and Vodafone
Nice
Yasrab khan thanks!
Hi, What can you tell me about what to wear? and the weather?
The winter is COLD COLD! At least coming from California, I was lil shook lol You definitely need a big jacket, warm socks, thermal leggings, gloves ALL OF IT!
Hey! Thanks for these videos, i am actually planning on going in September this year. Would you mind telling me the name of the fb group so that i can start looking for housing, i’d appreciate it a lot. Thanks
Hey! It was actually a private group that the Erasmus coordinator started for our specific group of exchange students. I'm assuming they will begin a 2020 group sometime in the Summer :)
stay unique communications and media, what about you?
stay unique Canada, you?
stay unique that’s really cool!! So, it’s always nice to have contacts just in case, here’s my ig, feel free to hit me up if you ever need anything. @banannasaurus