Putting together a full practical guide for international students arriving in a city they've never been to — from airport pickup to emergency numbers, from which bus app to download to what documents to bring on day one — is a different kind of content challenge. No room for vague or pretty. Every word had to be useful.

"Maastricht Essentials 2026" is an 18-page onboarding booklet I wrote and designed for Erasmus+ mobility students joining The Orange Academy's internship program. It covers everything: accommodation details, city orientation, transport guides (bus, train, regional connections), useful apps, meal planning, a full 2-week program schedule, internship placement locations, Erasmus+ compliance requirements, an emergency guide, and closing contact information — with my name listed as the Romanian contact point for incoming participants.

What did you find most useful when you first arrived somewhere new — a printed guide, a group chat, or just figuring it out yourself? 👇