How to become a Rotterdammert

How do you become a true Rotterdammert as an international student? Reporters Defne (from Turkey) and Saskia (from Indonesia) are on a mission to find out. From cheering at football matches and mastering Rotterdam slang to tasting local favourites and taking on the city’s quirkiest traditions, they discover everything that makes Rotterdam truly Rotterdam.

Episode 1: Sparta

Defne dives into Rotterdam’s football culture with Djeramy, a die-hard Sparta Rotterdam fan, to find out what it really takes to survive a Sparta match.

Episode 2: local slang

Defne takes on one of Rotterdam’s biggest challenges yet: mastering the local slang. With Roel, organiser of Rotterdam dialect courses, as her guide, she discovers how to sound like a true local.

Episode 3: Pom sandwich

International cuisine is an important part of the city. The pom sandwich, for example, has become an integral part of the Kruiskade. But how did the famous dish find its way to Rotterdam? Saskia investigates it.