A collection of pieces from the popular website, Stuff Dutch People Like, author Colleen Geske chronicles, as the title suggests, things that Dutch people enjoy.
A collaborative publication between the non-profit organisation ACCESS and the English-language news organisation Dutch News, this book polled internationals from all over the country for their experiences of living in the Netherlands.
This is one of many books in the Xenophobes series which, according to their website,
‘highlights the unique character and behaviour of nations’.
Learning trends
The focus of contemporary learning is often on new media available to facilitate teaching. These media have broken down spatial distance and time, making global collaboration possible.
Making friends is not rocket science. But, sometimes, you just need a little nudge in the right direction. Especially when it comes to making friends with people outside your comfort zone or from outside your country.
Dutch food culture surprises many newcomers. When the Dutch “put lettuce and tomato on a sandwich, they think it’s a party,” quips Dorina Pojani.
International students of TU Delft: Welcome to Holland! In this special edition of Delta, I will try to teach you one of the most fundamental dishes in the Dutch kitchen.
If you’re new to the city, or simply want to learn a little more about local history and heritage, then this event is for you.
An international university is an excellent university, claims Anka Mulder. As Vice President for Education and Operations, she is regarded as the driving force behind TU Delft’s efforts towards further social integration. ¨A global mind can change the world,” she says.
