Muddled Messaging on Masks By Kayla Dowling | November 30, 2020 Illustration by Bella Villanueva At Boven’t IJ, a popular shopping center in Amsterdam Noord, it appears to be a regular afternoon. However, the presence of COVID -19 strikes us at the sight of many – and many not – wearing face masks. The clear dissensus on face masks is visible just over a month after the Dutch government switched its…
10 Tips for Studying at Home By Beatrice Wihlander | November 26, 2020 These tough times are affecting everyone all around the world. It is more important than ever to take care of yourself and look out for the people around you. For the students at the University of Amsterdam, the psychologist department has 10 tips they would like to share with the students. They believe that this will be of…
COVID can’t stop Black Friday Discounting the Pandemic By Luca Carlesi | November 27, 2020 Metro reporter Luca Carlesi looks at the effect of the pandemic and sustainable fashion on Black Friday shopping. Cover image by Dimitri Houtteman. While most European countries are in the midst of strict lockdowns because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Netherlands appears to have some of the lightest regulations in place. This bodes well for patrons…
Illegal party-business takes over Amsterdam student life By LUCA CARLESI | November 23, 2020 Cover: People at a gathering in an unspecified location. Alexander Popov / Unsplash Disclaimer: The names in this article have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals. Despite strict travel restrictions, thousands of students recently moved to Amsterdam for the new academic year, facing a situation completely different from their expectations. This, however, did not deter first year students.…
Between October 20 and 23, 2020, several exams at the University of Amsterdam suffered from malfunctions. About 6000 students from various faculties were affected, reports a spokesperson for the university. The problem, however, transcended the boundaries of the UvA, as other universities and students around the Netherlands operating on the same systems encountered the same issues.
As universities in Amsterdam adapt to remote learning, students have had to learn how to cope with their new study environment. The Amsterdammer conducted a study with students from three universities in Amsterdam to understand the effects the pandemic has had on educational environment.
