Settling in Eindhoven Region

There are many essential things that need to be arranged in the first few days and weeks after your arrival. Once they are complete you can start to relax and enjoy life in your new home. But there are still some things you need to do. This section describes what they are and how to go about them.

You should also be aware that settling in any new place takes time. Moving to a new country also combines a number of the most stressful of life's events, and you should be prepared for this.

What to expect

• Most people go through the "culture shock curve".
• Your arrival and the first few weeks are exciting - this is the "tourist phase".
• After the tourist phase many people feel their mood dipping - the honeymoon period is over but lots of things are still difficult, and "not like they were back home".
• Happily this dip doesn't last forever. You will come out of it, and then life in the Netherlands can really feel great!