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!
Religion
The Netherlands is a tolerant nation and all the major religions are well represented. In the Eindhoven area there are many places of worship. Those listed below are of particular interest to expats.
Christian - multi-denominational
Trinity Church, De Pracht 1, 5583 CW Waalre Tel.: 040 245 0601 or 049 549 5041
Services: Trinity Church Eindhoven is a multi-denominational church, serving English-speaking people in the Eindhoven area. Services are held at 10:30 every Sunday morning.
Christian - Catholic
Stadskerk St.Cathrien, Stratumseind 2, Eindhoven. Tel.: 040 244 8897
There is a service in English on every first and third Sunday of the month at 12:15. Services are organized by Frans Wijnen and Chima Anyaeze.
A Christian Catholic Service is also held at:
Heilig Hart Kerk, Ploegstraat 3, Eindhoven on the second and last Sunday of each month. Mass starts 12.00 noon. Masses are organised by Patricia McHugh and Fr. Verest.
Chinese Christian
Chinese Christian Church Eindhoven, Heezerweg 127, Eindhoven. Tel.: 040 844 3284
Services are on Sunday at 09:00 (in Chinese).
Hinduism
Meetings are held every second and fourth Saturday of the month, in English, Hindu and Dutch, at Zeelerstraat 186 in Eindhoven.
Muslim
Fatih Mosque, Willemstraat 67, 5611 HC Eindhoven, or
Anwar-e-Medina, Kastelenplein 169a, 5653 LP Eindhoven.
Baptist
International Baptist Church of Eindhoven (http://www.ibc-eindhoven.nl/). Services are held in English. Tel.: 040 245 2554
For more religious institutes, look under religieuze instellingen in your Community Guide.
