Columbian Student Records Dutch Life on Instagram Blog
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"Apeldoorn has a Lot of Hidden Treasures!" - Wittenborg International Student
What is expat life like for an international student in a Dutch city? If you want a blow-by-blow account, one idea is to follow Colombian student, Lauro Serrano, who records her explorations in an around Apeldoorn, the city where WUAS is located, via an Instagram blog @insta.apeldoorn. Here, she gives advice on the best places to eat, shop and the general Dutch way of living. She even met the mayor of Apeldoorn, Ton Heerts, recently!
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Next to her studies - and running a total of 4 Instagram accounts, including one on make-up - Serrano also works 2 to 3 days a week at the 5-star Poppe Restaurant in Apeldoorn. What is her favourite spot to hang out in Apeldoorn? "Definitely Stadscaf Apeldoorn. They have a great menu."
What made her choose to study in the Netherlands? "This is a very international country and in the future I would like to work in the hospitality industry here." Has it lived up to her expectations? "Sometimes! One of the things that I love about the Netherlands is that it is very organised and the infrastructure is good. Also, it is generally a safe place and you can go out anytime you like."
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People who follow her blog are generally international students and classmates who want tips on what to do and where to go and eat. "Apeldoorn may be a small city, but there are many hidden treasures and of course it is one of the greenest cities in the Netherlands."
WUP 8/3/2020
by Anesca Smith
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