{"id":1060,"date":"2023-05-24T12:06:22","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T09:06:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hamk.fi\/go-international\/?p=1060"},"modified":"2023-05-24T12:06:36","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T09:06:36","slug":"greetings-from-breda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.hamk.fi\/go-international\/greetings-from-breda\/","title":{"rendered":"Greetings from Breda!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Greetings from Breda, Netherlands!<\/p>\n<p>As an exchange student studying at Breda University of Applied Sciences, I have had the privilege of experiencing a new country, culture, and education system. My journey to Breda has been a mixture of excitement and anxiety as there were lot of unknowns. However, as I have been here for a few months, I can confidently say that my experience so far has exceeded my expectations.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1061\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1061\" style=\"width: 183px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1061\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.hamk.fi\/go-international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2023\/05\/bredakuva-164x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"183\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.hamk.fi\/go-international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2023\/05\/bredakuva-164x300.jpg 164w, https:\/\/blog.hamk.fi\/go-international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2023\/05\/bredakuva-560x1024.jpg 560w, https:\/\/blog.hamk.fi\/go-international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2023\/05\/bredakuva-768x1405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.hamk.fi\/go-international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2023\/05\/bredakuva-839x1536.jpg 839w, https:\/\/blog.hamk.fi\/go-international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2023\/05\/bredakuva.jpg 1059w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 183px) 100vw, 183px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1061\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Grote Kerk of Breda, literally translating to &#8221;big church&#8221;.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Breda is a beautiful city with a rich history, and the people are warm and welcoming. One of the things that struck me the most is the Dutch culture of biking. Biking is not just a form of transportation here but a way of life. Bikes are everywhere, and the infrastructure is designed in such a way that it encourages people to cycle instead of driving. It is not uncommon to see parents cycling with their children or students biking to school. I have also joined in on the fun and have been biking around the city since I arrived.<\/p>\n<p>Breda University of Applied Sciences is a modern institution with a practical approach to education. The lecturers are experienced professionals who have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. I have had the opportunity to learn from them, and the learning experience has been phenomenal. The teaching style is somewhat different from what I am used to, but it has challenged me to think critically and apply what I have learned in real-world situations.<\/p>\n<p>Being an exchange student has given me the opportunity to meet people from all over the world. The international student community at Breda University of Applied Sciences is diverse, and I have made friends from different countries. It has been a fantastic experience to learn about their cultures, languages, and traditions.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, studying in Breda, Netherlands has been an eye-opening experience. It has allowed me to learn and grow as an individual, both academically and personally. I would encourage anyone considering studying abroad to take the leap and experience a new country and culture. It may be daunting at first, but the rewards are immeasurable. I look forward to the rest of my stay here in Breda, and I am excited to see what else the Netherlands has to offer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Greetings from Breda, Netherlands! As an exchange student studying at Breda University of Applied Sciences, I have had the privilege of experiencing a new country, culture, and education system. My journey to Breda has been a mixture of excitement and anxiety as there were lot of unknowns. 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