FAQ

FAQ

1. Can I pay with credit/debit card at the office?

We only accept cash payments.

2. When is the office open?

We have office hours from 13.00-17.00h on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. You are always welcome to stop by if you want to subscribe for activities, if you have any questions or just for a chat and a cup of tea!
Our office is located at CREA building, we hope to see you there!

Visiting & Post address
International Student Network Amsterdam
Nieuwe Achtergracht 170
1018 WV Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Contact Cell: +31 (0)643657375
Office: +31 (0)20 5253721
Email: info@isn-amsterdam.nl

3. How can I sign up for activities?

To participate in activities you need to buy a ticket. The borrel is for free, but for other activities you need a ticket. The tickets will be sold at the borrel on Wednesday at the Coco’s Outback Bar (Thorbeckeplein 8) and at the ISN office. In Februari there will be a borrel at Coco’s every Wednesday. From March onwards the borrel will be once every two weeks on a Wednesday. Daytrips cost approximately E10,- - E20,-, depending on the activities plans for the day. The weekend trip costs approximately E85,-.

4. Can ISN help me with housing?

Unfortunately ISN doesn't provide housing, but we can direct you to a useful website from the University of Amsterdam: http://www.studeren.uva.nl/coming_exchange/object.cfm/62C6EECC-1321-B0BE-68842B222DC48849/376ACD2C-BE98-48ED-B6E9124D7BE73560

Also, it would be advisable to check studentenwoningweb.nl

The Housing Department of International Student Affairs helps in finding and arranging accommodation for students and staff.

Address:
Student Affairs
International Student Affairs
Binnengasthuisstraat 9
1012 ZA Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Phone: +31 20 525 8080 (GMT +1)
Fax (general): + 31 20 525 6613
Email: exchange-sts@uva.nl

International Student Affairs is available by phone from Tuesday to Thursday between 09.00 and 10.00 (Dutch time; GMT +1).

5. Can ISN help me with course related issues?

Unfortunately ISN cannot help you with problems related to your studies. For this kind of questions you have to contact your faculty.

6. Does ISN hand out personal information about students?

No, never. All student information is confident and will not be shared with institutes, organizations or companies.

7. How do I stay up to date?

ISN Amsterdam

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=835095136&ref=tn_tnmn#!/groups/2459747249/

ISN Semester Spring 2012

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=835095136&ref=tn_tnmn#!/groups/254682884592157/

 ISN Online Market

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=835095136&ref=tn_tnmn#!/groups/208276169262413/