PRE-ORDER NOW: LIVING RICH AS A STUDENT IN THE NETHERLANDS – SECOND EDITION

Your Financial Guide to Building Wealth as a Student

Since its initial release, this book has established itself as an invaluable resource, serving as a practical guide for both international and Dutch students alike to effectively manage their personal finances and embrace a frugal lifestyle in the Netherlands. The core objective of this book is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how living frugally in the Netherlands can help someone attain financial independence in the future. Additionally, it aims to equip students with essential knowledge on budgeting, managing, earning, and investing money while navigating their student journey.

Our generation is dubbed the "unlucky generation" (pechgeneratie in Dutch) due to all the unfortunate events that occurred during my university years. In spite of all of this, it made me resilient. I gained insightful knowledge on how to deal with difficult situations as a student. I once had doubts about how I could ever pay back my student debts or afford a house in the future, but all these worries have vanished thanks to the solutions I've found and shared in this book. This is one of the main reasons I wrote this book, to help other students face their problems and become more resilient and confident with their finances.

I am incredibly grateful for the students who have read and found value in the first edition; you have taken significant strides toward improving your personal finances. From the early drafts and pre-orders in 2020 to the prospective students preparing to embark on their studies in the Netherlands, I extend my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you. Over time, I have had the privilege of presenting this book alongside workshops to diverse audiences, both in the Netherlands and in the Caribbean, further assisting students in their budgeting endeavors.

In this second edition, you can expect a wealth of new content and an arsenal of tools for the frugal student. Building upon the feedback received from the first edition along with additional insights gathered throughout the years, I have attempted to perfect this book. My aim is to provide you with a complete and practical guide to living a student life with the confidence to manage your finances effectively. My aspiration is for this book to become a timeless piece, ensuring that its practical lessons and tips remain relevant even in the future. If you find value in this book, I kindly invite you to consider recommending it to others, as your support would greatly contribute to the expansion of the frugal student community in the Netherlands. Thank you.

Sincerely,

—Franklin Seute

Success Stories from Students

The testimonials and reviews featured here are authentic feedback from students who have attended our workshops and read the book.

It changes your perspective.
“When I first bought this book I had been living in the Netherlands as a student for 5 years. I had to learn many of these hacks the hard way. However, I was still amazed to see how many tips I could still apply to my day to day. The book has changed my perspective on saving money, instead of it being a necessity it has become a hobby. I think many students will benefit from this book for years to come.
The tables, bullet points and summaries after each chapter makes it an easy and fun read. The author was able to make personal finances an engaging and appealing topic for teens and young adults.
I highly recommend this book, you'll start seeing savings in a whole different light!”— Josh C.
Ik raad dit boek zeker aan.
“Ik raad dit boek zeker aan. Dit boek bevat veel tips over financiële en algemene zaken als je naar Nederland gaat immigreren om te studeren. Daarnaast geeft dit boek diverse handvatten, zodat jij als student je eigen financiële situatie onder controle kunt houden.”— Tahis M.
Het boek heeft mij echt geholpen.
"Hi, ik ben een eerste jaars student die Franklins boek heeft gelezen. Voordat ik dit heb gedaan ben ik gegaan naar een workshop van Franklin waarbij hij ons heeft laten zien hoe we precies onze budget moesten maken, waarmee we rekening moesten houden en gaf hij ons tips over 'living a frugal lifestyle.’ Dit heeft tijdens het lezen echt geholpen omdat ik al ervaring had opgedaan tijdens de workshop met echt kijken naar bedragen en hoeveel ik uitgaf en waar ik geld kon besparen. Verder hielp de workshop mij om mijn verwachting over mijn financiën aan te passen.
Ik had een heel ander (verkeerd) idee over hoeveel geld ik nodig had en de
workshop gaf me veel inzicht in de realiteit van de levenskosten in Nederland. Hierdoor was het minder eng om te beginnen met budgetteren en kon ik zijn tips over de 5-bucket strategie toepassen.
Wat ik heel fijn vind omdat ik nu bijna al voldoende heb gespaard om tijdens de
vakantie naar een aantal andere landen te gaan!”— Charissa
Helpful guidance and realistic!
"I liked that you summarized at the end of each chapter. The book helped me keep my monthly subscription and expenses on a low budget."
— Brian
Awesome book.
“Awesome book. Bought a copy for my daughter who's in H5 so she could read it and be well prepared for student life in the Netherlands next year. She never showed an interest in financial matters, but is reading non stop and now wants to open an investment account. It's well written and the content is great. Buying 2 more copies today: one for my 18 yr old son and one as a gift for a friend 🙂”— Julia R.