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Emily Burger
Emily grew up in South Africa but has also lived in Egypt, the UK, Canada and now the Netherlands. She first came here for her Bachelors in Arts and Culture at Maastricht University and soon fell in love with the land of canals, clogs and cheese. When she's not daydreaming about sci-fi movies or countries yet to explore, you can find her writing for DutchReview.
Student societies in the Netherlands: what you need to know
The Netherlands has an incredibly rich student life, where students are encouraged to take on extracurricular activities....
Dutch sororities and fraternities: yep, they exist (and are echt bizarre)
Hold up — sororities and fraternities in the Netherlands? Isn’t that an American thing? Well, it’s complicated,...
Why is the Netherlands so flat? The complete explanation
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how on earth the Netherlands is so flat, you’re not alone.
When...
Studying in Maastricht: ultimate guide to Maastricht University and more
So you’re considering studying in Maastricht. Great choice! You can look forward to making legendary student memories...
How to set up your utilities in the Netherlands (in English!) with PartnerPete
Setting up your water, electricity, and other utilities in the Netherlands can be stressful enough to pull...
Dutch clogs: the traditional wooden shoes of the Netherlands
Visit any Dutch tourist shop and you’ll see this national symbol on keychains, magnets, clothes — you...
Dutch architecture in South Africa you can still see today
It’s easy to spot Dutch architecture in the Cape of South Africa thanks to these two nations'...
11 Dutch sports that are 100% weird (but wonderful)
There are many weird and wacky sports in the Netherlands that will make you raise your eyebrows...