The Dutch are very hardworking. They always do housework on weekends or other free time. They spend a lot of time growing flowers and weeding in the small garden in front of their homes, and pruning the seedlings and young trees neatly and beautifully. They always clean the front and back of the house and polish the windows every day. Those retired old people also clean rooms, remove rubbish or clean windows like young people. The average family rarely hires nannies or hourly workers. Many families try to do it themselves when they need to decorate their houses. For example, if the floor tiles are broken and need to be updated, they go to the mall to buy building materials and then lay new floor tiles themselves. The paint on the door and window frames has fallen off, so they buy paint and brush it themselves, because they can save a lot of money by doing it themselves. Many people repair bicycle parts or tires themselves, which can save expensive repair costs and improve technology.
The Netherlands is also a bicycle kingdom, and every household has a bicycle, which is an important means of transportation. In business districts, railway stations or other public places, you can always see a large number of bicycle parking places. They encourage children to ride bicycles, and many children aged 4-5 can often be seen riding bicycles on the road. Cycling is also an important way for them to exercise. Many Dutch people have the habit of cycling in the morning and evening or on weekends, especially retired people. Both men and women like cycling for exercise. When people go on holiday with their families, they always take some bicycles with them. They fix their bicycles at the back or top of the car, and when they arrive at the campsite, they can ride their bicycles around. There are bicycle lanes on both sides of roads in various urban areas of the Netherlands, which are usually paved with red or other colors of concrete to ensure the safety of bicycles. But what makes them feel headache is that bicycles are stolen from time to time. Many people complain that the car they just bought was stolen in a few days, and the people who stole the car are also very skilled. Some cars even had two advanced locks stolen, which made people dare not take it lightly.
When Asians arrive in the Netherlands, they often sigh, "The Dutch are really tall!" At present, the average height of the Dutch is the highest in the world, with males1.85m and females1.75m.. But in my opinion, considering that more and more Southeast Asian immigrants in the Netherlands (especially India, zhina and India) are generally short in height, the average height of real Dutch people is even higher. The streets are full of men who are 1.9 meters, and women who are 1.8 meters. There are also many women who are more than 2 meters. But then a Dutchman told me that nearly 100 years ago, the average height of Dutch men was less than 1.7 meters, ranking first in Europe and even behind Greece in southern Europe. It seems that many things are not always like this.
Although they are tall, the Dutch are actually a moderate people in Europe and do not advocate violence, probably because they are a commercial people. Although there are many thieves in the Netherlands, there are few violent crimes, and it is rare for two people to quarrel. Most Dutch people are very polite, especially for women, and they are very gentlemanly. It may be because they are close to northern Europe and think that Dutch women have a high social status. Sometimes when I am riding a bike in the street, I meet a mother coming face to face with several children. My mother will signal her children to be polite to us foreigners. Foreign parents don't spoil their children in every way like some "little emperors" in China. In China, parents revolve around their children, while in Europe, children usually follow their parents' schedule.
Dutch people are strict about their work, but their attitude towards life is quite casual. They don't pay much attention to food and clothing, which is quite careless from the point of view of people with a big diet. Dutch food culture is basically blank. Ordinary Dutch people mainly eat spaghetti, French fries, sandwiches, hamburgers, cheese and pizza, which are basically junk food in McDonald's. They basically eat fish in two ways: deep-fried and raw (not completely raw, sometimes slightly cooked), and vegetables and fruits are mainly mixed with salad. The styles of clothes in shops are generally clumsy and uninspiring. Even the mobile phones sold are mostly simple, far from so many beautiful and compact models in China.
The above is what a Dutch student shared while studying in the Netherlands. I hope you can have a more emotional understanding of life in Holland. If you are interested in studying in the Netherlands, please consult the online consultant of Tiandao Education, and we will serve you wholeheartedly.
The advantages of studying in the Netherlands are very significant. In English-speaking countries, the cost is very low and the teaching quality is high. With a Schengen study visa, you can find a job in more than 20 countries in Europe, and there is no requirement for financial guarantee. The only country in Europe that has returned to China to apply for a visa has a visa pass rate of 100%.
Universities in Holland are divided into U-type and H-type. Class U is a research university, focusing on research. 1 Institute *** 14 universities, except for the open university which is not recognized by the Ministry of Education of China, other 13 universities are recognized by the Ministry of Education of China, and most of them rank in the top 200 in the world. The academic system of research universities is 3 years for undergraduates, 2 years for master students 1 year and 2 years for engineering students. Of course there are exceptions. Class H is Universities of Applied Sciences, which pays attention to the cultivation of practical ability. Many H-class schools have cooperation with large Dutch enterprises, which is more conducive for students to find jobs in the Netherlands. The undergraduate course of H University in the Netherlands is 4 years, in which the last 1 year of undergraduate course is usually an internship period, and the master's degree is generally 1-2 years.
Studying in the Netherlands, international students are generally allowed to work 10 hours a week, and they can work all day during the summer vacation. Work is generally hotel cleaning, flower-related farm work (such as picking flowers), restaurants and so on. , ranging from 5- 10 euros per hour. In the Netherlands, if you cook by yourself, you need about 100 euros per month. There are two types of housing. Students who live in school dormitories or share their own houses outside. Students who have just gone to Holland suggest living in student dormitories. According to the different conditions of schools, cities and dormitories, students' dormitories generally range from 300 euros to 400 euros. It is cheaper to rent a house outside, generally ranging from 200 euros to 500 euros.