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
An internship at one of Uganda’s biggest newspapers – Part 1
Guest blogger: Donna de Weijer, MA African Studies It has been two weeks since I arrived in Kampala, Uganda, and time has flown by. Surprisingly enough, getting used to my … Continue reading
My African Experience: Part 1, the beginning
Guest blogger: Erik van der Zanden, MA African Studies What am I doing in Kampala, Uganda? While this is my fifth time in eight years that I visit Uganda, it … Continue reading
Hebei Normal University for Nationalities
Hello everyone! My name is Henriëtte Hofman I am enrolled in the Asian Studies Research Master. In this programme, students get the chance to go abroad for one semester to … Continue reading
An Icelandic Literary Expedition
In some programmes you can apply to become an intern at an organisation and earn course credits. As a literature student I wanted to be an intern at a … Continue reading
The ISN Cultural Festival is just around the corner!
Gavin Fielding is currently studying his MA in International Relations and frequents the International Student Network events in Leiden. The ISN International Cultural Festival is coming up and Gavin’s … Continue reading
From Leiden to Lusaka – Conference Countdown
Rik Jongenelen is a guest blogger on The Leidener and studies the MA in African Studies. He is currently doing a three-month internship in Zambia. Pleasure after Pressure After rubbing … Continue reading
Dank je wel for everything Nederland. Goodbye!
Guest blogger Hannah Foster spent a year studying in the Netherlands at Leiden University. This is her last blog post for The Leidener. “Wilt u een bon?” “Nee hoor, dank … Continue reading
From Leiden to Lusaka – Working, Welcoming, Waiting
Guest blogger Rik Jongenelen studies in the MA African Studies programme and is currently in Zambia. Working My head keeps nodding up and down as I am focusing on the … Continue reading
My Semester Abroad in Canada Part 2: A Story of Poutine and Chinooks (Calgary’s Finest in November)
Guest blogger Floris Heidsma is currently studying North American Studies and is in Calgary Canada for his semester abroad. November starts cold for the likes of me. While day-time temperatures … Continue reading
