The housing shortage in the Netherlands is one of the major issues that the country has been facing for several years according to an article in the NL Times. Balakrishnan Rajagopal, UN Special Rapporteur on adequate housing, has called on Dutch politicians to stop stirring up hatred towards foreigners by holding immigrants responsible for the…
In a European context marked by growing concerns about national identity and immigration management, several countries on the continent are adopting more restrictive policies towards foreigners. This trend is evident in the tightening of border controls and, notably, in changes to educational policies that prioritize national languages. The Netherlands, traditionally an open and multicultural nation,…
Zwolle — Thirty days ago, 166 international exchange students stepped into their never-before-seen experiences of a lifetime in the Netherlands. We met them as they marked their first month abroad to hear about their surprises, adaptation, and triumphs. From cultural shocks to academic discoveries, here is what they will say about their journey. First Impressions:…
Recently new tools are appearing in journalism to substitute journalists. For example in this one, an AI does the work of this woman by presenting the news replicating her voice and her aspect. For that reason, I want to explore this concept to the limits testing with an informal experiment aimed to test whether people…
Introduction Moving to a new country as an exchange student comes with many exciting opportunities, but also unexpected challenges. One of the biggest struggles? Food. Many students arrive in Zwolle eager to experience Dutch culture but quickly find themselves lost in supermarkets, struggling with high prices, unfamiliar ingredients, and limited cooking equipment. How could Ai…
For exchange students living in Zwolle, since money is always a problem, managing living costs is a major concern. Supermarket prices can make a significant difference in their budgets, affecting their ability to save money for other essentials. Which offer the best pricing and accessibility? This article explores these questions by analyzing supermarket pricing, location…
Music has long been considered a universal language, but as artificial intelligence grows more sophisticated, it now has the potential to replicate and personalize the deeply personal nature of music taste. AI models have recently learned to create music tailored to individual preferences, blending genres and cultural influences in unprecedented ways. This raises the question:…
