At the start of the programme you will receive a copy of a handbook for international students:‘Find your way in Rotterdam’. This brochure presents extensive information on the Netherlands and Rotterdam covering items like accommodation, health care, language courses, library facilities and entertainment. Other books of interest in preparation of your stay in the Netherlands:

'Living in Holland', Rianne Boonstra and Marilyn Warman.
Gives practical tips for adjusting to life among the Dutch (Nuffic, 1998).
'The Holland Handbook'
Gives practical information for expats, students and others (X-pat Media/Nuffic, 2000).
'The Low Sky' - Understanding the Dutch',Han van der Horst.
Gives a good and realistic impression of Dutch society. (Nuffic/Scriptum, 1995).
'The Netherlands in perspective', William Z. Shetter.
A well documented book on the organizations of society and environment (Martinus Nijhoff, Leiden, 1987).
'A Xenophobe’s Guide to the Dutch', Rodney Bolt.
A small paperback that describes Dutch behaviour with affection and humour and is full of useful insights.

Further reading