The Division of Study Financing within the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports & Youth Affairs in
collaboration with the Sint Maarten Student Support Services (S4) will be conducting a series of information
session and workshops for parents, guardians and students.
The main goals of the VOBAS information sessions and workshops are to ensure that parents, guardians and
students are well prepared for living and studying abroad, to promote financial responsibility and good
study habits.
Attendance of all workshops and information sessions is mandatory for all prospective students.
VOBAS information sessions and workshop schedule:
DAY TIME PLACE TOPICS
Tuesday July 2 10:00 – 12:00 USM Workshop: Insurances, what you need
to know
12:30 – 14:30 USM Workshop: Housing & Housing
Matters
Wednesday July 3 10:00 – 12:00 USM Workshop: The Dutch Culture &
Budgeting
12:30 – 14:30 USM Workshop: Study Financing: What do
you need to know?
17:00 – 18:00 USM Information Session for Minors &
their Parents
19:00 – 21:00 USM Parent & Student Information Evening
Thursday July 4 10:00 – 11:30 USM Workshop: Improving your self –
esteem, Dutch Law, your Rights and
Obligations
12:00 – 14:30 USM Workshop: Studying successfully at
MBO, HBO and WO level
Friday July 5 10:00 – 11:30 USM Workshop: Overcoming the
challenges of communicating
12:00 – 14:30 USM Forum: Living and Studying in Holland
A. M. Aventurin