Activities for The Hague, Netherlands
As a student at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, you can choose to participate in a range of student organizations and clubs – including entrepreneurship, rowing, orchestra, rugby, sailing, and more. There are several organizations that offer social events, activities, and opportunities specifically for visiting international students. You can also choose to purchase a sport and/or fitness card, which allows you to enroll in a variety of programs such as aerobics, aikido, skiing, snowboarding, tennis, volleyball, swimming, basketball, golf, and climbing. Some of these may require additional fees. At THUAS, student "buddies" are also available to help you adjust to life in the Netherlands and are a valuable resource for a wide range of topics and questions.
The European Studies program offers additional opportunities to its students, including a discipline-specific student organization, a student council, and a series of social, academic, and cultural events. Examples include an international cultural market, welcome and farewell parties, and cinema evenings.
Throughout the Netherlands, you will see bicycles wherever you look; the Dutch use the bicycle as a way of transportation rather than just for recreation. Cycling is the cheapest and most popular way for students and residents to get around, and there are many shops where you can purchase an inexpensive used bike. You will find clearly marked bicycle lanes and routes in all major cities as well as abundant bicycle parking facilities. The university itself even has a bike garage.
You are also encouraged to participate in the opportunities listed below.
Cultural Immersion Opportunities
- Participate in introduction activities held at the start of your study abroad term to get to know the university, the city, and fellow students.
- Browse vendors at De Haagse Markt, the biggest outdoor market in the Netherlands.
- Discover the works of Dutch old masters at the Mauritshuis art museum.
- Attend art exhibitions, film festivals, debates, and conferences hosted right in the Atrium of the main campus building.
- Take a guided tour of the Peace Palace, a worldwide icon of peace and justice.
- Stroll through the courtyard of Binnenhof, home to the Dutch parliament.
- Wander among some of Holland’s most unique buildings and landmarks at the Madurodam miniature park.
- Join a student organization or sports club to meet local students.
- Become a language buddy.
- Take a canal tour and discover The Hague from the water.
- Visit nearby Scheveningen for sandy beaches, seaside cafés, and an unparalleled view from the pier’s ferris wheel.