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Erin Bankersen

Thinking about life in Amsterdam... Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hometown: Dallas, Texas

Erin is the Student Services Coordinator for CIEE Amsterdam. She is originally from Texas in the US but has lived in the Netherlands since the fall of 2017. She first studied abroad in Spain in 2010 and then went to the University of Amsterdam for her Master's degree in European Studies. She worked in the global mobility field before switching to the field of international education. In addition to her job working with CIEE Amsterdam students, she is working to gain fluency in the Dutch language, perfecting the art of cycling through the Amsterdam rush hour, and joining in the Dutch sport of soaking up the sun whenever it makes an appearance. She enjoys exploring the similarities and differences between Dutch and American cultures. 

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Top 20 Things to Do in Amsterdam

By Erin Bankersen at CIEE

Want to learn about the best things to do in Amsterdam? When you are a tourist, you hear one side of the story of Amsterdam, but when you are living... keep reading

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Autumnal Musings from Amsterdam

By Erin Bankersen at CIEE

Autumn is a glorious time to be in Amsterdam! Whether it’s watching the slow change of the trees throughout the city progress, the darker mornings and evenings adding to a... keep reading

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Getting Around in Amsterdam

By Erin Bankersen at CIEE

Living in Amsterdam is great! There are tons of cafés, restaurants, clubs, museums, and parks all over the city to explore, each with its own charm and personality to discover... keep reading

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“Every Cheese Has Its Hole”

By Erin Bankersen at CIEE

There is a popular joke that in English about 30% of a conversation is made up of expressions or jargon while in Dutch, this is more around 90%. While the... keep reading

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Winter Weather in Amsterdam

By Erin Bankersen at CIEE

If you've spent any time at all in the Netherlands, you know the weather is an unpredictable, ever-changing, intensively-discussed part of everyday life. Cloudy and rainy spells are talked about... keep reading

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A Summer Day in Zwolle with CIEE Amsterdam

By Erin Bankersen at CIEE

The students had arrived. The rooms were full. The pancakes had been eaten. Names shared, friendships begun, stories told. The week of arrival and orientation for study abroad students at... keep reading

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