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Msc Econometrics Admission Eligibility

This might be and probably is a stupid question, I fulfil all the ECTS requirements for the Econometrics tracks, but one is 5,5 Ects instead of 6, I guess it does not really matter?

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u/Ready-Raspberry-7146 — 8 hours ago

Is it possible to do the first few months of 2nd yr remote?

I’m currently trying to find housing as I get kicked out of the place I’m staying within a month, haven’t had much luck finding anything and I’m thinking there’s a very good possibility I won’t find a place before I get kicked out. So I was thinking of moving back with my mom out of the country until I can find a place. But of course it could take until Uni starts to find a place. My idea was I’d just study all the lectures through canvas and then fly in whenever I have to take the exam (which I believe would be cheaper than just having to pay for rent, food, transport etc here also). But I’m not sure if this is a dumb idea or realistic at all. I’m also studying CS for context

Edit: I’m also EU btw

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u/Legitimate_Rip_692 — 3 days ago

laptop recommendations

hello, my boyfriend is joining VUA masters joint program in computer science and he plans to do his specialisation in computer systems and infrastructure. he is very confused about which laptop to buy. would anyone have some information about which softwares are usually used? should u prefer windows or mac? which specs would be good? his old laptop is dell Inspiron but it’s performance has degraded a bit. it heats up very quickly. and is little slow now. he still plans to keep it incase he needs it even after buying new laptop. so which laptop would u guys recommend? which is most suitable for this course ?

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u/Ok_Feed_3529 — 7 days ago

Is VU good for me?

I’m a first year international student in VU studying CS and this year was huge mess for me personally. I come from Hungary and it was not easy to get used to the dutch system and I find some parts of it quite difficult. I constantly found myself burnt out mentally and my mental health has also gotten worse since I moved here.
When I came here I thought I would be able to do side projects or go out to social events, but due to the pressure from never ending assignments, exams, the lack of proper breaks and imense loneliness It just made me feel miserable.
I just want to know if Im not alone in this and if I should consider switching to another university or major.

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u/YoStoopiD123 — 7 days ago

master attendance

i am starting my master business administration (strategy and organization) in september and for planning my weekly work hours it would be great to know how often (days per week etc) i have to be at university and if 20h / week work beside the master are duable?

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u/SpringMobile2253 — 11 days ago

Missed DUWO ROOM Acceptance Window

I am an incoming Exchange student from the U.S. attending this fall at VU. I had missed accepting my ROOM booking that was required to be filled out by June 19th. Is there any chance I will still have my offer, or will they automatically give it to another person. I contacted them today and am waiting for a response. Thanks

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u/Ok-Composer-3981 — 13 days ago

When to start looking for a room

I got a room today until August 2027. When should I start looking for the next housing to not have any problem when my contract finishes?

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u/Nymer1a2810 — 13 days ago