Moving to the Netherlands from Ohio?

[brittanyuhl9]

Hi, I'm moving to the Netherlands in February to live with my boyfriend. I am planning on attending college there, he lives in The Hague and I was hoping somebody knew of some good schools around there. I'm interested in teaching/writing/english. Also, since semesters won't really be starting until September, if I apply for a student visa, can I live there before the semester starts? I think I can be in the country for 3 months on my tourist visa, so that way I can look at the schools and then pick one. Can anyone help me?

I know there's a lot involved in moving, but I want to make sure I'm prepared and have all the paperwork and information that I need. Any advice?

Thanks so much, I appreciate it. :)
Also: we've been dating long distance for over a year now. I've visited Holland, and I have been wanting to study abroad for quite sometime already. So please, don't come at me with your comments of "if it didn't work out". That's a question even people who are married have to ask themselves. There are chances you have to take in life, and I believe in us, and in what I want enough that even if he and I didn't work out atleast I would still have my education. :) Just wanted to clarify that. Thanks!