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Moving to a new country can be exciting and scary, but no worries! We are here to help! We are Cosmos!
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Moving to a new country can be exciting and scary, but no worries! This page will provide you with what you need to know before you arrive.  
 
==What is Cosmos?==
 
Cosmos is the International Student Association at TU Eindhoven. Our job is help international students integrate into Dutch culture and introduce Dutch students to various cultures.
 
 
 
Becoming a member is free and open to all TU Eindhoven students. You can learn more about what we do as an organisation and become a member via our website [http://www.cosmostue.nl/]
 
  
 
==Facebook Pages==
 
==Facebook Pages==
Cosmos runs two student pages to help you meet other new students from all departments and ask any questions you may have (if you are unable to find them in our wiki).  
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[[Cosmos]] runs two student pages to help you meet other new students from all departments and ask any questions you may have (if you are unable to find them in our wiki).  
  
 
The first page is the International Student Team page [https://www.facebook.com/groups/tue.ist/]. Simply request to join and we will gladly include you! The page is monitored by students. We will try to process your request as soon as possible.  
 
The first page is the International Student Team page [https://www.facebook.com/groups/tue.ist/]. Simply request to join and we will gladly include you! The page is monitored by students. We will try to process your request as soon as possible.  
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For details on accommodation, go to our [[housing]] page.  
 
For details on accommodation, go to our [[housing]] page.  
  
==Tips and Tricks for Packing==
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==How to get to Eindhoven from Schipol==
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When you arrive in the entry hall at Schipol airport, you do not need to go far to get to the train station because it is located under the entrance hall. To check out the train schedule, visit [https://www.ns.nl/ NS]. You can purchase tickets at the ticket booth in the entry hall or at the ticket kiosk next to baggage claim (it's bright yellow).
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==How to get to Eindhoven from Eindhoven Airport==
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To get to Eindhoven from the Eindhoven Airport, you will have to take the bus. To find the bus schedule, visit [https://9292.nl/en 9292].
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It is important to note that the buses do not run 24/7 so make sure they will be running when you plane arrives. If they are not available, there is a taxi lane in front of the airport.

Latest revision as of 19:48, 14 June 2018

Moving to a new country can be exciting and scary, but no worries! This page will provide you with what you need to know before you arrive.

Facebook Pages

Cosmos runs two student pages to help you meet other new students from all departments and ask any questions you may have (if you are unable to find them in our wiki).

The first page is the International Student Team page [1]. Simply request to join and we will gladly include you! The page is monitored by students. We will try to process your request as soon as possible.

The second page is our Cosmos Members Facebook page [2]. You do need to sign up to be a member via our website before requesting to join this page.

Housing

For details on accommodation, go to our housing page.

How to get to Eindhoven from Schipol

When you arrive in the entry hall at Schipol airport, you do not need to go far to get to the train station because it is located under the entrance hall. To check out the train schedule, visit NS. You can purchase tickets at the ticket booth in the entry hall or at the ticket kiosk next to baggage claim (it's bright yellow).

How to get to Eindhoven from Eindhoven Airport

To get to Eindhoven from the Eindhoven Airport, you will have to take the bus. To find the bus schedule, visit 9292.

It is important to note that the buses do not run 24/7 so make sure they will be running when you plane arrives. If they are not available, there is a taxi lane in front of the airport.