Dutch Culture

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Besides the biking, cheese, and spring tulips, Dutch culture is quirky and friendly. With the countries love for beer and gabber (Dutch club music), there is always some party to attend.

For interesting facts about the Netherlands, check out this popular Dutch blog.

Student Life

Eindhoven has a rich student life, as a student you will never have a dull moment outside of your studies. Check out Student Associations for information about activities organized by the various student associations of the TU/e.

Dutch Language Classes

Want to learn Dutch? Click Dutch Classes for more information.

Cultural Differences

One of the most noticeable traits of the Dutch is their direct nature. This can be a bit of a shock for other cultures, especially if you are coming from Asia. To help adjust to this, it is best to keep in mind that directness does not always equal rudeness. It is also good to be direct with people to avoid any confusion.

Dutch Weather

The Netherlands has a moderate marine climate and, as such, enjoys fairly mild winters and not-too-hot summers, although both have been getting warmer in recent years. A secondary effect of the coastal climate is the fact that rain may fall throughout the year. There is no real rainy season and certainly no long dry periods. As a result, many Dutch residents feel that they live in a rainy country.

The weather is, above all, fairly unpredictable, May can sometimes feel like you are living an early summer and June might feel like it is autumn already. Two websites/services that are very popular among Dutch people are: https://www.buienradar.nl/ and http://www.buienalarm.nl/ Both have apps for various platforms as well. They are mostly focused on showing when it is going to rain.