SEA STUDENT COMMUNITIES
A community is more than just a group of students who get together. It’s a place where you feel welcome, can be yourself, and find support from others. This sense of connection—also known as a “sense of belonging”—is essential for a fulfilling and successful college experience.
For many students, a community makes the difference between feeling alone and truly belonging. You get to know new people, share experiences, and help each other overcome challenges. For Caribbean students in higher education, a strong community can provide extra support and help boost their self-confidence and motivation.
Educational institutions that actively support communities ensure that students not only become more socially resilient but also develop more effectively, both within and outside their studies.
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Dutch Caribbean Association Rotterdam
The Dutch Caribbean Association Rotterdam, based at Erasmus University, is an official student association that offers a safe and close-knit community for anyone interested in Dutch Caribbean culture. Connection, culture, and camaraderie are at the heart of what we do.
CAMBES Caribbean United
CAMBES Caribbean United brings students together through social and educational activities. Whether you’re just starting out or have been with us for a while, here you’ll find friendship, personal growth, and a fun atmosphere. Together, we make studying more enjoyable, meaningful, and fun. Join us and connect!
African Caribbean Heritage Network Utrecht
ACHN is een door studenten geleid diversiteitsnetwerk aan de Universiteit Utrecht. We vieren Afrikaanse en Caribische roots via sociale en educatieve activiteiten. ACHN is een bruisende community voor studenten en staf met deze achtergronden én geïnteresseerden.
Leiden Caribbean Community
Leiden Caribbean Community is a student association for and by Caribbean students at Leiden University of Applied Sciences and Leiden University. Whatever your journey may be—they bring the Caribbean to you in the city of keys.
ABC Compas Delft
ABC Compas is a student association at TU Delft that offers a warm and supportive community for anyone who wants to join, with a special focus on celebrating and preserving the culture of the Caribbean Netherlands.
CariMix Utrecht
CariMix connects students and fosters a rich cultural exchange within the HU community. You’ll receive support, coaching, and a warm community. Grow, learn, and enjoy together. Where cultures come together and thrive.
Fontys Caribbean Connection
FCC aims to create a home away from home for Caribbean students at Fontys University of Applied Sciences. We offer a welcoming community, support for academic and personal growth, and work together to foster success and connection—both inside and outside the classroom.
HAN Huntu
Are you nervous about coming to the Netherlands on your own? Good news: you’re not alone. HAN Huntu is for and by Caribbean students and alumni. Here you’ll find a sense of belonging, support, and friendship. Through events, fun, and love, we’ll create your home away from home together.
HvAnti Amsterdam
The HvAnti network helps Dutch-Caribbean students build valuable connections. It also offers academic guidance, student mentors, practical information about living in the Netherlands, and fun social events to help you feel at home.
Hanze Caribbean Pulse Groningen
Hanze Caribbean Pulse Groningen represents all students and works to build an inclusive, close-knit, and active community. Whether you come to network, grow personally, or just have fun—you belong here.
CarE Den Haag
Het CarE netwerk is er speciaal voor Caribisch-Nederlandse studenten aan De Haagse Hogeschool. Ver van huis, cultuur en familie helpt CarE je om te landen, connecten en groeien. Van praktische tips tot workshops en gezelligheid—je staat er niet alleen voor!
SunnySax Saxion
Celebrate your culture with fun events and meetups filled with music, food, and connection. Join the community in Enschede, Deventer, and Apeldoorn. Together with SunnySax Saxion, bring the warm vibes of the Caribbean to the Netherlands!
HR Caribbean support
HR Caribbean Support offers personalized advice, workshops, and one-on-one consultations. You can also be paired with a peer coach—a student who shares tips based on their own experiences regarding academics, well-being, and life as a Caribbean student in the Netherlands.
African & Caribbean Students Association Groningen
ACSA stands for connection, expression, and community. They create a safe space where African and Caribbean students in Groningen can be themselves, support one another, and work together to build a home filled with growth, opportunities, and joy.
Brasa Student Group
Student association for students with Surinamese and Caribbean backgrounds in Rotterdam.
MISCELLANEOUS
Stichting WeConnect
The WeConnect Foundation is an educational foundation.
WeConnect connects the Netherlands with Curaçao, Aruba, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Saba, and Sint Eustatius through educational (multimedia) projects. Students and young professionals are at the heart of our projects.
Asosiashon Mediko di Antias
In 2017, the Association of Medical Students of the Antilles (AMA) was founded to connect Caribbean (future) medical students, give them a voice, and create training opportunities for those who wish to contribute to healthcare on the islands.
Caribe Eindhoven
Caribe Eindhoven is a community where people of Caribbean descent in the Netherlands feel at home. We bring young people together, celebrate our culture, and share our warm energy with everyone. It’s a place of connection, friendship, and a sense of coming home.
Kompas for students
Kompas For Students is committed to supporting students throughout their academic careers.
VIRTUAL YOUTH SUPPORT
Virtual Youth Support offers guidance before and during your studies.
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Supporting partners
CARIBISCH NEDERLAND
TURANGOELOE
TuranGoeloe believes that every student can achieve their goals with the right mindset and guidance. Studying 9,000 km away from home takes courage, and we support students from the moment they arrive until they graduate. As experts with firsthand experience, Lushena Goeloe and Halima Turan have developed an effective program specifically for Caribbean students in the Netherlands. We offer personalized guidance focused on personal growth, study skills, and cross-cultural development.
CURAÇAO
STICHTING STUDIE-FINANCIERING CURAÇAO
The Curaçao Student Finance Foundation (SSC) was established on December 27, 1990, to provide student financial aid for vocational, higher professional, and university programs in Curaçao and the Netherlands, as well as subsidies for secondary education. The SSC provides guidance to students, handles application processes, assists with housing, and collects student loans. Its clients are students at accredited institutions. Since 2005, there has also been an SSC branch in the Netherlands.
ARUBA
KABINET VAN ARUBA
The Office of the Minister Plenipotentiary of Aruba supports Aruban students who are studying in the Netherlands. From information on student loans and housing to guidance from mentors, the Office is committed to thoroughly preparing students and supporting them throughout their studies in the Netherlands. The Office also promotes student participation through its own student council.
SINT MAARTEN