Sea, Sun, Sand: Going to the Beach from Leiden
Even though the weather went back to ‘Dutch normals’ quite quickly, we all still live with the nice memories of the Sunday 2 weeks ago, 2nd of June when for … Continue reading
5 reasons to apply for the European Union Studies programme
The Master Programme in International Relations at the University of Leiden offers different specializations to students who want to pursue their studies in the city of Rembrandt. I applied for … Continue reading
A Day in Brussels
I have been to Brussels with my programme in the beginning of November to visit the European Union institutions, which was a great opportunity to see the ones who doesn’t … Continue reading
Surviving the Long Library Days- Tips for Studying
Exams are here, and with them long days spent studying at the library. So what can you do to survive those days, and come out the other end with not … Continue reading
Finishing All Lectures of Your Master’s Degree
It feels like it is an eternity away when you are struggling through countless assignments, presentations, group projects and exams. All those beautiful days you spend in the classroom … Continue reading
Bikes in the Netherlands – Practical tips
If you are already living in the Netherlands, you know, and if not, you will know soon: Bikes are Life here! Seriously, coming from a big city where bikers are … Continue reading
My pick on Dutch Literature
The beauty of living in a different country consists in experiencing a new culture, in getting acquainted with new habits and, if you are a bookworm, also in getting to … Continue reading
My African Experience: Part 2: a normal day in Uganda
Guest blogger: Erik van der Zanden, MA African Studies Hello again! At this moment I am finalizing my master thesis on how youth can transform their situation with non-violent methods, … Continue reading
Saturday Market Fever
Perhaps you have already heard of the Saturday market in Leiden. Other blogs mention this perk of the city and trust me, without even realising it, the Saturday Market … Continue reading
Why the Humanities Buddy Programme is a great idea
It is true, many people get to know Leiden and the student life with the OWL week. However, many times this is not possible and even when you had an … Continue reading
