The Trials and Tribulations of a Student During COVID-19
Despite its seeming isolation in Asia, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic left me disconcerted from its very start. Watching the news left me wary of the impacts the virus … Continue reading
Holidays in the Netherlands
Leiden University is filled with international students which in turn means that many of us are far from home. Some of us have come great distances to be here, others … Continue reading
Night-Time Outings in The Hague
As much as we don’t like to admit it, a large part of university life is social life. University gives us the chance to go out in the world truly … Continue reading
Welcome to the Netherlands
The process of moving is daunting enough in the first place. Moving to a new country adds even more pressure to the process. There are a few crucial steps you … Continue reading
Veganism vs. the Netherlands
Upon starting my new academic, personal and cultural life in the Netherlands I subsequently decided to try out a new way of life. Veganism had featured in my social media, … Continue reading
Sunshine in The Hague
Something that no one quite emphasises enough is just how little sun one receives in a Dutch winter. They mention it of course, but never quite get to exactly how … Continue reading
