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life as an international student in the Netherlands

I have been in Amsterdam for two years now and I can tell you its being a bittersweet experience, I came here 2018 and the first few months were hell, i couldn't make friends the people were nice but didn't want to let you in their circle. What no one tell international students is that although the Dutch would say the only bad thing in the Netherlands is the weather, but they don't tell you the xenophobia international students face when searching from accommodation and getting a job. As a student I pay 8,700euros and in my ID card it shows that I'm only allowed to work only if my employer applies for a working permit for me(students outside Europe) and let me tell you this is very difficult to find an employer who would be willing to apply for that permit for you. Till now i still have not gotten a job my parents take care of my whole needs which is very frustrating, and the government don't care about the international student from third world countries. My rent ...