Speaking Dutch in the Netherlands? Harder than you might think..
Most international students, on arriving in the Netherlands (most for the first time), will make an effort to learn Dutch. Even if it’s only the basics of goedemorgen, leuk, or … Continue reading
International Day of Monuments and Sites
The Youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow. Nelson Mandela’s quote shapes this year’s International Day for Monuments and Sites. This is why, we are happily presenting you eight … Continue reading
Windmills, quaint houses, and… chocolate?! – A Zaanse Schans adventure
The weather has finally decided that it’s officially spring, making it prime-time to explore the best that the Netherlands has to offer. The first place on my list was Zaanse … Continue reading
Who needs train tickets when you have books? Boekenweek 2018
Perhaps it’s a stereotype, but the Dutch seem to have made getting a good deal into an art form. Boekenweek, a week-long festival celebrating Dutch literature took place two weeks … Continue reading
Holland has hills! – Day-trip to National Park Veluwezoom
The Netherlands is famous for its incredible flatness, and for good reason, more than a quarter of the country lies below sea-level! As a student coming from Wales, the land … Continue reading
Verenigingen? Big Five
Many of Leiden University’s study programs offer their own association and students have various options to join music and sports clubs. But, there is another huge part to Leiden’s student … Continue reading
The Joys of Dutch Public Transport
Seven months into my year in the Netherlands, and I continue to be amazed by the Dutch public transport system. Not only is it fantastically efficient (I don’t think I … Continue reading
Finally, spring has sprung?
Ignoring the false starts, it’s now officially Spring and that means it’s time to enjoy the green sights of Leiden and The Hague. Coinciding neatly with essay and exam … Continue reading
Spring Room Contest
Heads up to all of Leiden University‘s interior designers, DIY decorators, Pinteresters and Instagrammers: This Spring, we are looking for the prettiest, finest, chicest, most peculiar rooms! Do some spring cleaning, … Continue reading
“Beware of Pickpockets”
We’ve heard a lot of fantastic experiences from international students studying in the Netherlands – one of the countries most people consider as safe. However, this does not hinder even … Continue reading
