A Chocolate adventure in Leiden
After an extremely busy summer writing my thesis, having a holiday, visiting friends and family and packing up all my belongings, I had to say goodbye to Leiden for now … Continue reading
Flexible and Non-Existent Deadlines
As other Leideners finish their theses (well done guys!), and I am coming towards my own thesis deadline, I’m very aware that it’s almost time for my Leiden adventure to … Continue reading
To Finish a Thesis
There are so many good guides online for tips on how to successfully finish a thesis, and as I’m actually still in the process I can’t offer much more useful … Continue reading
Eating and drinking my way around the world
Did you guys make it along to Scheltema yesterday to spend some time at the ISN Cultural Festival? It was loads of fun! The sun was shining and everyone I … Continue reading
ISN Cultural Festival on Saturday
Every year, ISN hold a cultural festival in Leiden, celebrating and showcasing all the various nationalities of the international student body at Leiden University. Students form groups to represent their … Continue reading
Haunted House
Looking for something a little different to do next Saturday in Leiden? After you’ve been around the market and eaten a stroopwafel or maybe some kibbeling, walk next to the … Continue reading
The Leiden Marathon is Here!
So, today is the day! After months of learning to run, hours of sweaty training, and days of aching muscles, it is finally time to put my legs to the … Continue reading
Japan Market!
Like I said in my last post, at this time of year almost every weekend you’ll find some kind of awesome activity or event going on somewhere in Leiden. Today, … Continue reading
Celebrating Liberation Day in Leiden
At this time of year, when the weather finally starts behaving and the days get sunnier and warmer, Leiden seems to hold a party every weekend. Take a walk around … Continue reading
Queen’s Day
Koninginnedag is nearly here, and this year it will be exceptional, as the Queen abdicates after ruling for 33 years, and her son becomes King Willem-Alexander (the first king for … Continue reading
