Digest for students abroad – what not to miss this month!
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A monthly editorial digest for Romanian students abroad, with practical updates on studies, scholarships, tools and everyday student life in Europe.
Read newsletterThree carousel posts covering scholarship mistakes to avoid, must-have apps for international students and essential Dutch phrases for your first weeks in the Netherlands.
View Instagram contentA four-story sequence explaining how Romanian students can work legally in the Netherlands as freelancers, with a quiz and a clear call to action.
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Greetings from the diaspora! If you are a Romanian student abroad, we know you are juggling exams, rent, forms and sometimes… homesickness. But we also have good news! Here are the updates that really matter this month:
Update from DUO – paperwork is easier (but not that easy)
DUO has launched a new online guide for international students. It is clearer, more visual and (surprise!) it also has a section for Romanian students.
See the guide here
Pro tip: If you receive letters in Dutch, use Google Translate on photos and always check the deadline!
Summer scholarships – hurry up!
Erasmus+ Summer Courses – there are still places in Spain, Germany and Lithuania.
StudyPortals Scholarships – offers €1,000 for students active in the community.
Deadlines expire between July 28 and August 10 – hurry up!
Tip: use the “remote” and “Europe only” filters on scholarship platforms.
App to save you in exam season: Notion
Whether you organize your courses, notes or… your life, Notion is your friend.
Recommended template: “Exam Tracker 2025”
Bonus: It’s free for students – if you use a .edu or .student email address
Meme of the month
“When you see you received a letter from DUO, but you have no idea if they’re congratulating you or penalizing you”
[Image] – A scared cat looking into a mailbox
If you found this useful, forward it to your classmates or post a story with the tag #diasporaedu.
Do you want to contribute a tip to the next newsletter? Message us on Instagram!
Instagram Post 1 – Carousel
Slide 1 (Cover)
3 common mistakes when applying for scholarships
If you avoid them, you double your chances!
Slide 2
You submit an incomplete application
Do you think you can “explain later”? Nope. Incomplete files are rejected directly, no discussion.
Slide 3
2. You don’t tailor your motivation letter
Each scholarship has its own goals. A copy-paste letter dramatically lowers your chances. Show them you know exactly what they are looking for!
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3. You don’t check the deadline in the correct time zone
A classic! You think you apply “on the 15th”, but the system closes at 23:59 CET. And you’re out.
Slide 5 (Final)
Do you want more scholarship tips?
Follow @UniSeek.ro and save the post for later!
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Do you want a scholarship abroad? Start by NOT making these beginner mistakes.
We’ve seen dozens of applications rejected over simple things.
Always check your application file
Adapt your letter
Submit everything on time
What mistakes did you make the first time? Write in the comments.
Save this post so you don’t make the same mistake the next time.
Hashtags
#internationalscholarships #romanianstudents #diasporastudent #studentabroad #erasmuslife #applysmart #scholarshipsforyou #uniseek
Instagram Post 2 – Carousel
Slide 1 (Cover)
Top 5 free apps that make your life easier as an international student
Tested, lifesaving and with no annoying ads!
Slide 2
Splitwise
Share rent, groceries and subscriptions without stress. Goodbye paper calculations.
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2. Notion
Organize courses, projects and exams. It looks like a planner made by NASA.
Slide 4
3. Duolingo
Want to understand what your Dutch neighbor is saying? With Duolingo, you learn without feeling it.
Slide 5
4. Too Good To Go
Good food + low price = happy student. Find leftover food from restaurants in your city.
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5. Google Lens
Automatically translate signs, menus and letters in another language. A must-have in the first months!
Slide 7 (Final)
Do you also know a lifesaving app?
Write it in the comments and help other students!
Follow @UniSeek.ro for more smart recommendations.
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International student life is easier with the right apps.
We selected 5 free apps that saved us from chaos, hunger and pre-exam panic.
What apps do you use? Leave us a comment.
Save this post and send it to your Erasmus friends!
Hashtags
#studentlifehacks #erasmusstudents #romanianstudents #uniseek #studentabroad #usefulapps #duolingo #toogoodtogo #notionstudent #studytools
Instagram Post 3 – Carousel
Slide 1 (Cover)
Dutch words you need to know from your first day in the Netherlands
Don’t know Dutch? These will save you!
Slide 2
Hallo / Hoi = Hello
Simple, friendly, used everywhere.
Slide 3
Dank je = Thank you
Or “Dank u” – the formal version. Say it often.
Slide 4
Alsjeblieft = Please / Here you go
A magic word that works in many situations.
Slide 5
Waar is...? = Where is...?
Ideal for supermarkets, stations, administration offices.
Slide 6
Ik spreek geen Nederlands = I don’t speak Dutch
Say it with a smile and everyone will understand you.
Slide 7 (Final)
Just arrived in the Netherlands? Start with these words!
What other word do you want to learn? Tell us in the comments!
Follow @UniSeek.ro for more tips & tricks.
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The Dutch language may seem like a mystery at first, but a few words can save you in the supermarket, on the bus or at the counter.
We gathered the most essential phrases for your first month.
What other expressions have you heard and didn’t understand?
Write in the comments and we’ll do part two!
Save the post if you’re getting ready to leave for the Netherlands!
Hashtags
#studentinthenetherlands #learndutch #usefulwords #erasmuslife #studentabroad #uniseek #studenttips #dutchwords #romaniansabroad
Instagram Stories Sequence (4 slides)
Story 1 – Intro
Did you know you can work legally in the Netherlands as a freelancer, even if you are a student?
It is called ZZP’er (Zelfstandige Zonder Personeel = freelancer without employees).
Let’s see what you already know! (quiz slide)
Story 2 – Quiz
What do you need to do to be a legal freelancer in the Netherlands?
A. Register a limited company
B. Register with the KvK (Chamber of Commerce)
C. Receive a letter from DUO
Correct: B. Register as a ZZP with the KvK + obtain a BTW number (VAT number)
Story 3 – Short guide
Student freelancer in the Netherlands? Here’s what you need:
DigiD (digital identity)
Registration with KvK
Dutch bank account
Properly issued invoices (with or without VAT, depending on the scheme)
Bonus: you are responsible for paying taxes, but you also have more freedom.
Story 4 – Call to action
Do you want a full tutorial with the steps?
Message us “ZZP” and we will send you the complete guide!
Share this story with a friend who wants to work legally in the Netherlands!