Goin’ connects you with your future friends
We totally understand how important social connections are during your studies and how having friends around can make a real difference. That’s why it’s great to meet others even before you start your exchange at AUAS—whether to connect with people who are going through the same experience, get advice, or help each other out. It adds to the excitement and eases any pre-exchange nerves. And of course, making new friends during your exchange is just as important. That’s where Goin’ Connect comes in!

What is Goin’?
The app Goin’ is a safe and fun social platform for new students. Connect with others joining your study program, coming from your country, or sharing your hobbies. You can also join interest-based groups or start your own community!
- Meet up and maybe even travel together to your new student home.
- Find your crowd and keep up your sports skills (or any hobby you love!).
- Get tips on housing, shopping, and the best coffee spots.
- Join events and connect with people who’ll celebrate the good times and support you through the tough ones.
Ready to start your journey? Let’s go with Goin’!
Who can join Goin’?
Goin' is an online community for all new incoming exchange students, whether you’re coming from far or near and whatever your nationality. It’s a way of getting to know other people going on the same study adventure, connecting with peers and getting your social life in the Netherlands off to a flying start.
How does it work?
Once you’ve been admitted to the AUAS, we’ll email you the access link about a month before the start of your studies. All you need to do is download the app, set up your profile and join the AUAS exchange community.

Step 1
Register online by clicking on the red button in the email. Enter your email address and think up a great password. Please sign up through Apple, Google or your personal email address and not via your AUAS webmail. Use a unique password, which is not the same as your AUAS login.
Step 2
Download the Goin’ app for Android(opens in new window) or Apple(opens in new window) on your phone.
Step 3
Login and connect. Complete your profile, say where you’re from, what degree you’re going to study, and enter your interests and hobbies.
Step 4
Then join groups you’re bound to love, check out the events you really don’t want to miss find useful information and connect with like-minded peers. You can even create your own group.

You’re on your way! Keep building your network and turn worry into confidence.
Privacy information:
Your privacy is extremely important to AUAS. The app is built by Goin’ Connect. Make sure to read their privacy statement(opens in new window) before using the app. The app may use AI to analyze data and generate reports to enhance its future performance.