@kaccie14
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American
Lives in Prescott, AZ
Speaks English, Dutch, French, Chinese
Registration: 26 June 2011
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Any Californian Expat in Groningen? by yelena1112
Hello, We are a married couple in our late 30's, we are new to Netherlands currently my husband works and lives in Groningen and i am going to join him in june after our son finishes his 10th grade in SF bay area... Just looking for the new friends ...
My final update: As of October 15, 2012, I've officially moved back to the US. Not quite back in California though but quite close (at least to socal) over in Arizona. I've left with a heavy heart due many of the friends I've made including Lauren ... Read More
Need some Info by Angel786
Hello.. I am looking at coming to Netherlands in 7 months for my Msc.It owuld be greate if I could get some basic information on the below points 1. How difficult is it to live and find a work in Netherlands without knowing the local Language? 2. ...
That depends on where you're going and what kind of work you're looking for. In Amsterdam, you can work at Hard Rock Cafe without speaking a word of Dutch. Here in Groningen, I know one person that found a job at a shoe store when she spoke only ... Read More
Any Californian Expat in Groningen? by yelena1112
Hello, We are a married couple in our late 30's, we are new to Netherlands currently my husband works and lives in Groningen and i am going to join him in june after our son finishes his 10th grade in SF bay area... Just looking for the new friends ...
Just a little update: I got a general practitioner! I didn't successfully enroll in that practice myself, but Connect International must have pulled some strings to get me in. After almost 1 full year, my health is finally covered! Funny thing. The ... Read More
Any Californian Expat in Groningen? by yelena1112
Hello, We are a married couple in our late 30's, we are new to Netherlands currently my husband works and lives in Groningen and i am going to join him in june after our son finishes his 10th grade in SF bay area... Just looking for the new friends ...
Hi Lauren, I would love to be a contact if you guys eventually do move here. Regarding the Expat community, I would say the that, besides the students at the RUG, it is still quite new. Karen, the owner of Connect International who is a Florida ... Read More
Any Californian Expat in Groningen? by yelena1112
Hello, We are a married couple in our late 30's, we are new to Netherlands currently my husband works and lives in Groningen and i am going to join him in june after our son finishes his 10th grade in SF bay area... Just looking for the new friends ...
Hello, In my opinion, it ultimately depends on your personality and attitude toward a completely different culture that will decide whether or not coming to Groningen will prove to be enjoyable. I'm a scientist that got a PhD from UC Berkeley last ... Read More
Any Californian Expat in Groningen? by yelena1112
Hello, We are a married couple in our late 30's, we are new to Netherlands currently my husband works and lives in Groningen and i am going to join him in june after our son finishes his 10th grade in SF bay area... Just looking for the new friends ...
Hello, I'm a Californian living in Groningen! I actually just gave up my Californian drivers license for a Dutch one last month. However, I think I'm a little different from you guys. I'm Asian American, not married to a Dutch person, in my mid 20s, ... Read More
New to Roden/Groningen by Liela0705
Hi there! I might be moving to Roden soon and I've heard loads about Groningen but not much of Roden. Is it easy to get to Groningen by public transport and also how long does this take? Will someone who can only speak English get along in ...
I have been playing soccer in Zevenhuizen for the last 7 months which is just 4 or 5 km west of Roden. I drive to Zevenhuizen from Groningen twice a week. The adults in these satellite towns of Groningen generally do not speak English, and I ... Read More