Are you planning to study in Middelburg? We have listed 5 typical Dutch apps for you that you will find very useful as a student. Download them on your mobile!
9292 is a brilliant app for travelling around the Netherlands. It gives you information on all public transportation options, from buses to trains and trams. The app is also available in English and is ever so easy to use. Simply enter your departure and arrival location, and the app will give you several route options, including travel time, prices and departure and arrival times. What's more, it also offers real-time travel information, so you can see exactly when your bus or train is due to arrive at your stop. Even better, you can save your most frequently used routes to easily check your journey.
Dutch weather can be very unpredictable. One minute the sun is shining, and before you know it, it starts pouring down. That's why a weather app like Buienradar (shower radar) is such a useful thing. This app will tell you when it's going to rain and for how long, but also the weather forecast on location. With this app, you will know whether you'll stay dry for the next few hours or if you need to bring an umbrella. It's so much better than arriving at school completely soaked!
DigiD is a widely used app in the Netherlands for official registration, tax matters and government information. With its two-step verification for secure login, linked to your BSN (citizen service number), it is the online identification used by almost all government agencies in the Netherlands.
Tikkie is an indispensable app in Dutch culture, where people often split the bill. If you go out for drinks with your new Dutch friends, chances are they will send you a 'Tikkie' the next day instead of buying a round at the bar. With Tikkie, you can quickly send a payment request via WhatsApp and keep track of who still needs to pay their share. Once your friends have accepted the request, the money is transferred between your bank accounts so you can get your money back in no time.
Also, don't be surprised if you receive a Tikkie for a relatively small amount. The Dutch think it is very important to split the bill fairly!
Not in the mood to cook? No worries! In this app, you can find all the restaurants in your area. With Thuisbezorgd.nl, known internationally as takeaway.com, having food delivered or picked up from both large chains and local businesses is easy as pie. Just create an account to save your favourite restaurants, add multiple delivery addresses, and track the progress of your order with the Food Tracker. Perfect for busy students!