{"id":5098,"date":"2022-03-25T14:35:59","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T13:35:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weblog.wur.eu\/international-students\/?p=5098"},"modified":"2024-05-23T14:05:04","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T12:05:04","slug":"work-in-the-netherlands-alongside-your-studies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weblog.wur.eu\/international-students\/2022\/03\/25\/work-in-the-netherlands-alongside-your-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Work in The Netherlands alongside your studies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Living in the Netherlands can be quite expensive. Therefore, it is good to think about studies and work since it can help with your expenses.<\/p>\n

Do you live abroad and plan to move to The Netherlands? If you are going to work in The Netherlands, you are required to have healthcare insurance. As a rule, everyone who lives (for a long period of time) and\/or works in The Netherlands is obligated to have health care insurance. The government calls it \u2018Zorgverzekeringswet\u2019 (Healthcare insurance law<\/a>).<\/p>\n

You can arrange this easily online. It might be complicated to understand Dutch web pages. In this case, you can always call the company. They\u2019ll, for sure, attend you in English language.<\/p>\n

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Is it possible to work alongside your studies?<\/h2>\n

This is the most famous question. The answer is YES. You just need to organise yourself better and precisely. There are many jobs open to student applicants, so take advantage of them!<\/p>\n

However, it\u2019s important that you use your free time wisely. Use the time that you have constructively, as this will help you balance your day job and your studies more effectively.<\/p>\n

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Where to find job opportunities?<\/h2>\n

As stated, there are opportunities for work while studying. These tips may help you land a part-time job during your studies;<\/p>\n