Samantha Dixon 🇦🇺

Sam has over six years experience writing about life in the Netherlands and leads the content team at DutchReview. She originally came to the Netherlands to study in 2016 and now holds a BA (Hons.) in Arts, a BA (Hons) in Journalism, and a Masters in Teaching. She loves to write about settling into life in the Netherlands, her city of Utrecht, learning Dutch, and jobs in the Netherlands — and she still can’t jump on the back of a moving bike (she's learning!).

How long does the integration process in the Netherlands take? 

Most people who are required to integrate in the Netherlands have three years to complete the inburgering process. That said, plenty of people finish...

Pass the inburgering (integration) speaking exam easily with this simple method

Ah, the long-feared Dutch inburgering speaking exam: what a test! Many internationals have stepped nervously into DUO's exam halls, ready to speak their best Dutch...

Not always the best: Here’s 7 times the Dutch suffered a huge fail

Dutch fails — huh? It sometimes seems like the Dutch are good at everything they do. But, let's cut to the chase. No one...

The most in-demand languages to work in the Netherlands in 2026 (that aren’t Dutch)

So, you’ve landed in the Netherlands; a small country with a big reputation as an international business hub. From global giants in finance and...

The Americans have learned of Dutch ‘droppings’ and now they’re confused

Americans took to Twitter to discuss a peculiar Dutch practice: dropping. Much like their fascination with other European concepts, including Dutch niksen and the...

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