What Mexicans (and anyone) Should Know About Life in the Netherlands

¡Hola a todos! Today, we’re exploring the top 10 cultural shocks a Mexican might experience when moving to the Netherlands. If you’re considering making the move or just curious, stay tuned!    Direct Communication Style Number one: People in the Netherlands are straightforward. For example, if you ask someone if they liked your presentation, they […]

10 Key Points to Consider Before Working Abroad

After 4 years working in the Netherlands and reflecting on my experiences and challenges, today I bring 10 Key questions to consider before moving to another country. For instance, when I first moved to the Netherlands, I was surprised by the flat hierarchy in companies, which was a stark contrast to the more hierarchical structure […]

Study Abroad: What to Expect in Your First Year

I have studied abroad for a year in China and in the Netherlands. This is my take on what to expect in your first year as a student.   Education First things first: the main reason why you are now abroad: is educational development. I love to start with this one because specific repeated memories […]

7 Ways to Find and Make Friends Abroad

Living abroad can feel lonesome from time to time. Here I share with you 7 ways to make friends abroad.    The place where I have been abroad the longest time has been in the Netherlands – a bit more than 5 years! This country is cold and rainy, windy too at times, during the […]