Jess
@jessicaatje137
American expat in the Netherlands
Forum posts
32
Contacts
16
About me
American
Lives in Dordrecht
Speaks English, Dutch, some Spanish
Registration: 28 July 2010
Activity
Are there Americans living in Dordrecht? by StElmosFire
Hello, I found a post with the same topic here but it's four years old. So I thought I would refresh the question and see if there are Americans living in Dordrecht. I have been living here for 14 years but have only met one or two fellow ...
Hi there! I am also an American living in Dordrecht. I have been in NL since 2008. I am married to a Dutchie, and we have 2 kids. I am originally from upstate NY. I would love to meet some other Americans here! :) Read More
How good is Dordrecht by crossroadsk
Hi, I have a job opening in Dordrecht. I want to know how is life after moving here for expats. I am from India. Will be moving with my wife. I heard that there would be hatred for expat communities in some regions!! I want to find out how is ...
Hi there! I am an American living in Dordrecht with my Dutch husband and our two kids. I must say that I enjoy this city very much! It's a smaller city and great for younger families. It's really easy to get around, and everything is close by. ... Read More
WORKING IN NETHERLANDS BUT DONT SPEAK DUTCH by Candz
Hi there I currently live in South Africa but want to move to the Netherlands next year as my boyfriend lives there. Can anyone tell me what it is like getting a job there if you dont speak dutch. Is a big problem? Thanks
Most of the job openings I have found, even in the larger cities, require you to have at least some knowledge of the Dutch language, if not fluent. So I strongly encourage you to learn the language now. You will have to take a Dutch integration ... Read More
How Can I move To The Netherlands to be with my Fiance?????? by AJForever
My Fiance and I have been together for almost 6 years! Now any we are both 18. I am trying to live in the Netherlands and we have been waiting for a long time so we could be together in the same place. We are sick of visiting for 3 months then ...
ican see you are an american citizen. you can live in netherlands more than 3 months... just register to gemeentee and you wanted to live here in Holland. American citizens are exempted to have an MVV visa.Sorry, but that is not true. Just because ... Read More
Beauty school by idelisen
Hi! I would love to start a study that has to do with hair, make- up or similar. But until now I haven聮t found out if there is a school which offers any kind of higher education in this. If you have any information about this or know anything at ...
Hi Ida, I am interested in the same thing as you are. From what I have found so far, they offer study programs here that are in Dutch. I have yet to see anything in English though. I'll keep looking as well. Good luck with your search, and ... Read More
noordbrabant area by aiyah17_2011
anyone live close in roosendaal?
Just added ya! Sent you a message on here too. Haha. Read More
noordbrabant area by aiyah17_2011
anyone live close in roosendaal?
Do you have facebook? I'm on there more than I am on here. Read More
noordbrabant area by aiyah17_2011
anyone live close in roosendaal?
I'd love to meet some new people and make new friends! Just let me know! :) Read More
Working in Netherlands by AnitaMK
Hi people, I am new here! Also new in the Netherlands.Moved three weeks ago to start my new life with my partner. Trying to find a job since the first week that i am here but it is not going wery well,i don't speak Dutch!Even for a simple job they ...
Hi Anita, Welcome to NL! I just have a question first. Were you already approved for your visa to stay here? Usually that takes a few months to hear from the IND, and you will get a letter of approval and then another letter letting you know ... Read More
Entering and Re-entering the Netherlands by LRosas
Here is my situation: I will have a residence permit while I go to school for a year in Leiden. My boyfriend would like to come live with me if that's at all possible. He will not be applying for any visa because he will not be trying to find ...
I am pretty sure that he would have to be out of the EU (European Union) for 3 months after the 3 months he would be staying here. To confirm this, you should contact the IND (Dutch Immigration Office) for more information. Good luck! Leiden is a ... Read More
22 year old looking for other Americans to socialize by ajuly
Hi everybody my name is Andreas ( Andy ) just moved to Zundert from the U.S and im looking to meet some other Americans in the Netherlands. Just looking to get out of the house, so anything is fine with me :) you can email me : ...
Hey! I am in Dordrecht, which isn't far from either of you. I am originally from upstate NY. I live here with my Dutch husband and our 9-month old son. :) Read More
Making friends in Rotterdam by Noemie Duj
Hello ! I have just arrived in Rotterdam with my boyfriend (i am 27 and he is 31), and I would really like to make friends. I love meeting people, speak other languages (I am French, but I lived for 6 years in Spain). If your interested we could ...
Hi there! I am in Dordrecht, which is like 20 minutes from Rotterdam! I am always up for meeting new people! :) Read More
noordbrabant area by aiyah17_2011
anyone live close in roosendaal?
I am in Dordrecht, which is around a half hour away from you. :) Read More
I am a Native New Yorker Who Is Moving To NL Who Is Newbie To Forum by Phylise
Hey all, My name is Phylise.I will be moving to NL from NY in the summer of 2011 to get married to my Dutch sweetheart. Would love to here from expats who have found their true love:heart: in NL.
Hi Phylise! Nice to meet you too! :) I would strongly encourage you to begin learning Dutch now. It will make it much easier for you once you will have to begin your inburgeringscursus. There are some great books out there as well as resources ... Read More
wise to just up and leave?? by vickiestu
Im thinking about moving without finding a job and looking for one once there, i would take enough funds to last for 3/4 months. Is this the right thing to do? Im a fitness instructor, are these jobs easy to come by here? vickie
As an expat living here, I personally wouldn麓t just pick up and leave. Are you looking to move to Amsterdam or another part of the Netherlands? It will be important for you to learn the Dutch language, especially for your profession. Also, keep ... Read More