Thanks to the return of the basic student grant, fewer people have student debts. But those debts are higher. “Inequality is on the rise and that’s worrying”, believes the Dutch National Students’ Association.
Duwo, the student housing provider, announced in June that it intended to change its vote-in housing policy. At present, residents themselves can choose a new flatmate. This will change in the future. The landlord will soon discuss this with students in Delft.
A student was expelled by the Delftsch Studenten Corps (DSC) after being positively tested for cocaine. Wrongly, says the student, who went to the judge. The judge’s verdict was that DSC’s expulsion does not need to be reversed for now.
Are you a student who could use some support or do you feel inspired to support a fellow student who needs a helping hand? Then contact the Student Buddy Programme of TU Delft. Below, two buddy pairs describe their experiences. “It is so good to be able to talk about my problems with a fellow student.”
Students will see a one percent increase in purchasing power next year. Student organisations consider this insufficient: it does not nearly make up for last year’s decline.
From the age of 18, everyone should be entitled to the full rent allowance, not just from the age of 23. This is what three youth unions and the Woonbond (Dutch Union of Tenants) say in a manifesto.
Why is there such a huge housing shortage among students? According to TU Delft Professor of Housing System Peter Boelhouwer, this is mainly due to failing government policies. Nevertheless, he is cautiously optimistic.
Prospective buyers need to be quick to get hold of a secondhand jewel at OWee’s first secondhand market. But it may not work for everyone: “I see a lot of good things! But I don’t have a room so I can’t buy anything yet.”
It takes a bit of getting used to when you first come to TU Delft to study. How do first year students handle this? Delta follows them during their first year at TU Delft. In this fourth and final part: “I’m really happy that I have been so active, even though it took some credits.”
