Hello! I’m Alexej, an 19-year-old student from Slovakia. I’ll be starting the BSc Chemistry programme at the University of Groningen this year. I’m tidy, easygoing, and respectful of shared spaces. I enjoy climbing and trying different sports, and in my free time I also like drawing and going for walks. I like a balance between socializing and having a calm environment. I’m looking for a place for me and my friend where I can feel at home and have a good connection with my housemates.

Hi! My name is Aishling (Ash), and I’m a 28-year-old Master’s student looking for a room in Leiden or the surrounding areas. In September, I’ll begin my Master’s in Global Conflict Studies at Leiden University. I’m looking for a room from mid-August but would move earlier for the right room. My budget is up to €800 per month, and ideally I would like to stay for one year. Over the past few years, I’ve been living in Dublin and Melbourne, so I have plenty of experience living with flatmates and in shared houses. I’m social and easygoing, but also tidy, respectful and considerate of shared spaces. In my free time I enjoy pilates, cooking, travelling, going to live music and hiking. Ik heb familie in Pijnacker en spreek een beetje Nederlands

Dear Landlord, Our names are Juan and Miguel, and we would like to introduce ourselves as potential tenants for your property. We have been living and working in the Netherlands for approximately one year. Both of us work as gardeners for Groenfra and are self-employed without staff. We have a stable professional activity and regular income, which we can demonstrate through invoices, bank statements, and any other financial documentation that may be required. We are responsible, hardworking, and respectful people. We lead a quiet lifestyle, do not smoke, and highly value cleanliness, order, and taking good care of the place where we live. We understand the importance of maintaining a property in excellent condition and treating it as if it were our own home. We are looking for a stable and comfortable home where we can settle for the long term. Your property has particularly caught our interest because of its features and location, and we believe it would be an excellent fit for our needs. We are happy to provide all necessary documentation to demonstrate our financial reliability, including invoices from our self-employed activities, bank statements, and any additional information you may require. Thank you very much for taking the time to consider our application. We would be pleased to answer any questions and hope to have the opportunity to become your tenants. Kind regards, Juan & Miguel

Hello! My name is Svetlana, I’m from Russia and I’m 20 years old. Very soon I will be starting the first year of my Bachelor's degree in Biology at Radboud University, which is why I am actively looking for a place to live in Nijmegen. I am a tidy, calm, friendly and responsible person. I always take good care of the place I live in and treat furniture, appliances and shared spaces with respect. I have previous experience living with a host family, which allows me to confidently say that I respect shared house rules and know how to share a home comfortably with others. I really appreciate the international atmosphere in the Netherlands, and I would be happy to share my student life with people from different countries and cultures. In my free time, I enjoy dancing, as it has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I also go to the gym, love to draw sometimes, and of course enjoy spending time with my friends. I do not smoke and I only drink alcohol occasionally. As I am an international student and am currently in the process of obtaining my visa. However, I am ready to arrange an online meeting and answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your time!

Ik ben Roberto en ik ga in September beginnen aan de TU/e en ben een rustige, nette jongen van 18. Ik rook niet, ben Nederlands. Vanaf 20/06 bivakkeer ik in Eindhoven voor het zoeken naar mijn kamer. Groet, Roberto

Hoi! Mijn naam is Tim, ik ben 19 jaar oud en start binnenkort met de studie Werktuigbouwkunde in Delft. Ik kijk er erg naar uit om aan mijn studententijd te beginnen en alles wat daarbij komt kijken te ontdekken. In mijn vrije tijd ben ik graag actief bezig. Ik sport veel en zou tijdens mijn studie graag willen gaan roeien. Daarnaast ben ik ook creatief ingesteld: ik speel piano en vind het leuk om te schilderen. Hierdoor ben ik zowel graag onder de mensen als bezig met mijn eigen hobby's. Vrienden omschrijven mij als sociaal, nieuwsgierig en verantwoordelijk. Ik houd van een gezellige sfeer, maar vind het ook belangrijk om rekening met elkaar te houden en een nette woonomgeving te hebben. Ik ben op zoek naar een fijne plek in Delft waar ik mij thuis kan voelen tijdens mijn studie. Het lijkt me leuk om nieuwe mensen te leren kennen, samen af en toe iets te ondernemen en volop van het studentenleven te genieten. Groetjes, Tim

Hi! I'm Izabella, I'm 19 years old, from Latvia, and I'm currently a first-year student studying the International Bachelor in Economics and Business Economics at Erasmus University. I'm looking for a room for the next 1 or 2 years. In my free time, I play beach volleyball and run, and I enjoy exploring different cafes and restaurants. I'm sociable and easy to get along with, but I also value everyone's space and downtime. I'm very tidy and organised, and I like keeping a comfortable living space for everyone. I've always been a reliable tenant who pays rent on time.

Nice to meet you! In September I'll start an MSc in Chemical Engineering in TU Delft. I'm 23 years old, from Spain and I'm looking for a long-term apartment in Delft or near there. I lived in Germany for a year with five roommates (you can see us in the 4th picture) and we made a lot of plans together. My year in Germany showed me how much a good atmosphere at home matters, and I'd love to find something similar in Delft. I don't smoke, I like to keep shared spaces clean and tidy and I also like cooking! I don't speak Dutch yet, but I do speak English and German, and Spanish, of course :)

Hey! Ik ben Austin — half Frans, half Nederlands, 100% op zoek naar een kamer in Den Haag. In september start ik mijn tweede jaar aan THUAS, dus tussen nu en dan hoop ik een fijne plek te vinden om te wonen. Als huisgenoot ben ik relaxed, netjes en sociaal. Je ziet me niet elke week in de kroeg, maar ik ben altijd in voor een spelletjesavond, film, of spontaan bowlen. Ik rook niet en heb geen huisdieren. Verder sport ik graag: ik jog, speel hockey bij KZ, en vind ik fotografie en koken leuk. Op zoek naar een huisgenoot die chill is, meedenkt en af en toe per ongeluk een kunstzinnig gerecht serveert? Dan hoor ik graag van je.

Hi, my name is Mayar. I'm a 23 years old working female. My budget is € 1500 p/mnd and I would like to move immediately

Holandesa de Zeist, slotlaan, fui ao Brasil trabalho do pai, mãe brasileira,de Pernambuco, cheguei no Brasil com 8 anos e o tempo passou, meu pai não voltou, me aposentei como professora de português, meus pais faleceram, minha mãe com Alzheimer, e eu preciso ficar um tempo na Holanda para readquirir minha nacionalidade holandesa, que perdi por ter a brasileira e esqueci de renovar mais de 13 anos, porque nunca soube que poderia perder a minha verdadeira nacionalidade....quero aproveitar e conhecer melhor meu país.

Hi! My name is Eléa, I’m from Corsica I just moved to Amsterdam due to a job relocation. I’m currently looking for either a roommate to find an apartment together or a room available in a shared flat, starting in July or August for an indefinite period. A little about me: I’m very active and easygoing—dancing, Pilates, running, traveling, and cooking are part of my daily life. I’m outgoing, respectful, and value a clean, friendly home with good vibes and mutual respect for personal space. I enjoy a home where people can occasionally share a meal or a good chat, while still respecting each other’s independence. If you think we could be a good match or have a room available, I’d love to connect! :)

Hi, my name is Thijn. I'm a 23 years old student male. My budget is € 1000 p/mnd and I would like to move immediately

Hallo! I’m Sidney van Laake — a 19-year-old student from Barcelona. I'm rounding off my gap gap year and really looking forward to starting my Bachelor of Tourism at BUAS in Breda. I have both Spanish and Dutch citizenship. I have not lived in the Netherlands (yet!) but I've visited the country and my relatives many times. I speak fluent English, Spanish and Catalan and right now I’m starting with Dutch as well — I can already say "hagelslag"! I’m a very responsible and organized person. I love playing football and going to the gym. I don’t smoke and I don't have pets. I would really like to live in a house with other students, make new friends and enjoy living in Breda.

Hi! I’m Karim, 23 years old, and I will be coming to The Hague to do an internship at the International Criminal Court (ICC). I am now doing my masters in International Relations at Leiden University. I would be willing to move at your set date since my internship starts in June. Your lovely room looks like the perfect place considering the location and price. More about myself, I’m from Jordan and I would say that I would get on easily with anyone, and I speak English and Dutch. I consider myself as a responsible, organized and clean individual. I’m not a smoker, don’t have pets and I would say that I’m also quiet. I enjoy getting to know my roommates, and I have always had to share facilities with other people so that’s not a problem at all. I like to play basketball, and watch other sports like football and F1. Overall, your room would suit me perfectly, therefore I really hope to hear back from you soon, and hope that you consider me!

Hoi! Ik ben Leonard, 20 jaar oud en ik studeer bedrijfskunde aan de UvA. Ik zou mezelf omschrijven als een relaxte en sportieve gast. Ik spreek Nederlands, Duits, Spaans, Frans en natuurlijk Engels. Ik heb in verschillende landen in gedeelde flats gewoond en weet daarom hoe belangrijk een goede sfeer, respect voor elkaar en een beetje netheid zijn. Ik ben op zoek naar een kamer in jullie gedeelde flat vanaf nu of uiterlijk augustus en het lijkt me superleuk om jullie te ontmoeten! Laat het gerust weten als jullie nog vragen hebben. Groetjes, Leonard English: Hey, I’m Leonard. I’m 20 years old and study Business Administration at UvA. I am a relaxed and athletic person and speak 5 languages including Dutch, German, Spanish, French and English of course. Having lived in shared flats in multiple countries, I know exactly how important a good vibe, mutual respect and keeping the place tidy are. I’m looking for a room in your flat starting now or by August at the latest and I’d love to meet you! Let me know if you have any questions :) Best, Leonard

Hoi! Ik ben Crystal, 31 jaar, geboren in Haarlem maar inmiddels alweer jaren gelukkig verdwaald in Amsterdam. Overdag werk ik fulltime bij Lightspeed, een internationaal techbedrijf in de hospitalitywereld. Daarnaast zet ik me in voor een stichting die zich richt op kansengelijkheid in het onderwijs. Buiten werk word ik vooral gelukkig van mensen, muziek, goed eten en mooie plekken. Ik zing jazz, hou van kunst, kringloopwinkels, tuinieren, lange wandelingen en alles wat een beetje karakter heeft. Ik ben ook het type dat enthousiast kan worden van een goede bakker, een wijnwinkel met een eigenaar die nét iets te veel weet over Bourgogne, of een delicatessenzaak waar je eigenlijk alleen olijven ging halen en een uur later weer buiten staat. Ik kook graag voor vrienden en ben dol op lange avonden aan tafel, maar net zo goed op een kop koffie in de zon of een spontane wandeling door de stad. Voor mij zit gezelligheid vaak in kleine dingen: samen eten, een goed gesprek in de keuken of gewoon een huis waar af en toe geleefd wordt. Ik heb een actief sociaal leven, maar thuis vind ik rust, warmte en een fijne sfeer minstens zo belangrijk.