How to Get Out of “The Bubble”
After spending only a day among students from Leiden University College, you’ll probably hear the phrase “The Bubble” a lot, particularly in the context of something students try to escape. … Continue reading
How to Decorate Your Room (on a budget!)
LUC apartments are enormous, but also very boring at first. Not only does decoration liven up a boring room, but it also makes a generic white room feel more like … Continue reading
A Guide to Arriving in The Netherlands
Going to a new school is hard. Going to a new school in a foreign country is really hard. Never knowing anyone who lived outside the United States, let alone … Continue reading
Kings Night in The Hague
The night before our dear Willy’s (also known as King Willem-Alexander, King of the Netherlands) birthday is known as King’s Night. In The Hague, I saw at least three different … Continue reading
Escape Room!
A few weeks ago, residents of my floor in the Anna van Burenplein building suggested going to an “Escape Room.” At first, I didn’t think being locked in and trying … Continue reading
My move from Small Town, USA to The Hague
Hi! I’m Laurie, a first year at Leiden University College. As I was just at my home in the States for Spring Break, I figured it would be a nice … Continue reading
