msorlien
1/13/2011 07:47 EST
Hi everybody, I just moved here from the US and I don't know anybody. My fiance has a job at the University of Twente so I often find myself sitting around the house, bored. If you are in a similar situation, maybe we can get together for coffee and commiserate so we don't have to be so bored anymore! I look forward to meeting you :-)
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agreen
1/13/2011 09:22 EST
Hello. Im in the same situation. I just moved to Volendam from Canada to be with my boyfriend.
Just out of curiosity, am I speaking with a guy or a gal... and where abouts in Holland are you living?
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msorlien
1/13/2011 12:07 EST
Cool! I have a friend here who's from Canada also. She sort of has the opposite experience though--she has a job here and her fiance moved with her so he's the "house wife"! I am a gal (Molly, nice to meet you) and I live in Hengelo, so about as far away from Volendam as you can get! Good luck with everything...
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British86
1/21/2011 08:34 EST
Hi Molly,
I will be moving to Enschede at the end of this month in search of work. I'm British and I will be staying with my boyfriend for a month to see if I can look for work. I would like to meet with you for tea or coffee, I think I will be in too much male company when I stay there. It will be interesting to meet you. Thanks.
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msorlien
1/21/2011 10:54 EST
Ha! Yeah I could use a little girl time myself these days :-) I'm actually home (US) right now visiting my family but I'll be back next week. I was able to get together with a girlfriend from high school last night and I had forgotten how much I miss girl-talk!
I live in Hengelo which isn't far from Enschede, but I don't have a car so I can't go further than I can get on a bike. There's a coffee shop in Hengelo I like called Kaldi's, but if you want to meet in Enschede that would be fine as long as it's not too early so I have time to ride there.
I'll be back in Holland on Tuesday... what is the date that you're moving here? And what's your name if you don't mind me asking? :-) Looking forward to meeting you!
~ Molly
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nads112
1/27/2011 09:58 EST
Hi I am from south africa, and now living and working in hengelo. feel free to contact me should you wish to share some conversation ;)
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Penny1
6/12/2011 01:32 EST
My son and his wife are living in Enschede, and are convinced they are the only Americans there! I believe Hengelo is the town next to Enschede. They are orig from Philadelphia and have been there 2 years. Would you like to make contact?
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linanz
4/18/2012 08:55 EST
Hi Molly (and everyone),
There haven't been any posts on this thread for a while, just wondering if anyone is still out there. Enschede seems like the last place you would find expats! I've just arrived from New Zealand and wondered if anyone would like to meet up for a chat, share experiences.
Lina :)
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soulglue
4/25/2012 03:16 EST
I am also from Canada. I've been here one year, but still don't know many people as I live in the country...near Roermond. I'd also love to meet up with people or even chat online.
Cheers,
Renée
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agreen
4/25/2012 09:26 EST
Hello Renee.
Although, according to the map, you do not live near me, ( I live in Volendam) I would still like to stay connected with other Canadians via email as well if possible. My email address is: natalie13green@hotmail.com. ~cheers~
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Cherbear
4/30/2012 11:27 EST
I am also so desperately lonely here in Boekel. I am seriously thinking of going back to the US. :(
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cstarz
4/30/2012 14:16 EST
No!!!!!! Don't do that!!!
I AM in the US and I want to get the heck out of here so bad ....
Don't leave...please be strong
don't go you WILL REGRET the move back....I'll be your friend!!! even though I'm here I want to be there...I just need a job there. I'm a single mom and had I just stayed and accepted the help from my childrens teachers...we would have been there Today Queens Day 4 years! I have been suffering from Reverse culture shock ever since...no you don't know how MUCH better you have it there! I don't know where this place that your at but I know if I don't get my kids back there soon they're lives will suck send me a private message...possibly if the three of us can get back there...we could help you with the friends department and 5 heads are better than one NUN (ha ha ha) thats a funny...seriously....I can give you my private email address and phone number if...you want it. Just don't GO!! Oh I wish this were 2009 and we were still in Den Haag.....Calm Down and try to have some Tee and buy a yummy apple cookies from Albert Heijn en ontspannen!!! (RELAX!!) I want to come back so badly I could could cry.and I am.
Send me a message.
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cstarz
4/30/2012 14:16 EST
No!!!!!! Don't do that!!!
I AM in the US and I want to get the heck out of here so bad ....
Don't leave...please be strong
don't go you WILL REGRET the move back....I'll be your friend!!! even though I'm here I want to be there...I just need a job there. I'm a single mom and had I just stayed and accepted the help from my childrens teachers...we would have been there Today Queens Day 4 years! I have been suffering from Reverse culture shock ever since...no you don't know how MUCH better you have it there! I don't know where this place that your at but I know if I don't get my kids back there soon they're lives will suck send me a private message...possibly if the three of us can get back there...we could help you with the friends department and 5 heads are better than one NUN (ha ha ha) thats a funny...seriously....I can give you my private email address and phone number if...you want it. Just don't GO!! Oh I wish this were 2009 and we were still in Den Haag.....Calm Down and try to have some Tee and buy a yummy apple cookies from Albert Heijn en ontspannen!!! (RELAX!!) I want to come back so badly I could could cry.and I am.
Send me a message.
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cstarz
4/30/2012 14:23 EST
Hi sorry for the The double message-Internet s not working so good.Hey I rechecked all the posts...I dont think you will be Lonely look at all the people replying but seriously don't come back!! Hengelo is not far from Den Haag...and there is so much to do there and the public transport is just so awesome...You'll be okay...I will get back somehow.Then we can have a nice visit!!
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linanz
4/30/2012 15:23 EST
Hi Cherbear,
I'm sorry to hear that you're having such a tough time. I hope you have some supportive family and friends back home to talk to, or we can be your online support network :)
I am missing home lots as well. sometimes I wonder if it would be any easier living in one of the west coast cities...
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tinap
2/19/2013 17:01 EST
I am an American living in hengelo for the past three years. Desperately looking to find other Americans in the area to meet up and have coffe with. I moved her for my dutch boyfriend ( now husband) I am a stay at home mommy that misses fellow Americans. Please contact me if you want to meet up. :-D
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msorlien
2/20/2013 08:51 EST
Hi everyone,
I didn't realize this topic was still going! Tinap, I'm very sorry to tell you that you're about a year and a half too late. I left Hengelo in September of 2011. We were supposed to stay for 2 years, but I was very lonely, had horrible seasonal depression, missed my family and friends, couldn't get a job I liked, etc etc (I'm sure you know how it is). I'm happy to say I'm now in Boston, married, pregnant, and going to grad school!
Anyway, I wish you lots of luck in Hengelo... see if you can find some kid-friendly events/activities in the area-- I was told it's the best way to meet other moms (someone actually suggested that I get pregnant just to make friends... I won't say I didn't consider it! haha). Veel succes!
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Cherbear
2/20/2013 21:57 EST
Please feel free to email me. I will be back in Netherlands full time in May or June. I am a stay at home mom too. huis-zoet-huis@live.com
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asma1986
1/8/2014 09:07 EST
hi, am from kenya ,28 years old and just moved to Uden in netherlands, a mother of 1 year old girl would love to meet some new friends as am in desparate need of girltalk and friends. please email me tears2rain@gmail.com.
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