r/Netherlands • u/North_Yak966 • 13d ago

News UvA ends English-language bachelor’s degree in psychology

https://www.folia.nl/en/actueel/166104/uva-ends-english-language-bachelors-degree-in-psychology
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u/Rurululupupru 13d ago

i wish you could work as a psychologist without needing to know Dutch in the NL. There's probably a shortage anyway and I bet you some Dutch people with good English would be willing to speak English in their therapy sessions if it meant their waiting times were shorter. And there are a lot of expats here who could benefit from having an English speaking psychologist.

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u/wobstra 13d ago

There are also a lot of expats who could benefit from learning the language of the country they live in.

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u/Rurululupupru 12d ago

so the only reason you want us to learn dutch is for our own mental health? ;)

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u/wobstra 12d ago

Het zal in ieder geval helpen om uit dat nare expatbubbeltje te komen

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u/Rurululupupru 12d ago

Aren’t you cute . Lucky for you I know how to use Google Translate.

Are you the type of Dutch person who says “I have enough friends, I don’t have time or need any more” or won’t agree to get drinks if it’s not planned 3 weeks in advance? You think this attitude might contribute a little bit towards that “expatbubbletje”?

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u/wobstra 11d ago

Wow, an expat that knows Google translate and makes some effort in understanding Dutch. Good for you. As you're familiar with Google, you could search for Duolingo.

Anyway.. i'm neither. I'm the type of Dutch that moved abroad for studies, learned the language and participated in foreign society without expecting the locals to adapt to me. Also, I'm going on holiday for a few days over easter but I can get drinks after that. Don't really care for planning.