5 Essential Items to Get Through the Semester
The second semester has started quite quickly and it seems even busier than the first one (how is it even possible?) No need to panic though. Here are 5 essential … Continue reading
Sustainability news: from cups to toilet paper!
Let’s talk about some practical issue that may interest you very much. If you are spending time in any of the University buildings these days you may have noticed that … Continue reading
How to Begin to Self-Study Dutch: A Few Tips
Eager to get to know a new culture? Yes?… Great! You successfully took the first step to start. Adapting to a wholly new culture, being surrounded by a new language … Continue reading
7 Facts to Know About Leiden University
Whether you already are a student or planning to apply for, there are some key facts you should know about Leiden University. 1. Oldest university in the Netherlands Established by … Continue reading
Mushrooms, coffee and sustainability
Mushrooms, coffee and sustainability… How are these three things related you might ask? Read on and you’ll find out. Last Friday I went to a really interesting workshop on how … Continue reading
Which NS Subscription is Right for You?
There is probably nowhere you cannot reach with public transportation in the Netherlands. Whether you live in Leiden or The Hague and need to travel in between for your lectures … Continue reading
Top Work-Friendly Café’s in Leiden & The Hague
If you are anything like me, the end of February marks a slight dip in motivation. Classes are in full swing post-exams, and for those who are finishing their block, … Continue reading
10 Dutch apps every expat in the Netherlands should know
Here something you should know when moving to the Netherlands: no matter how you used to order your favorite pizza, to organize meetings or to sell your old stuff, there is … Continue reading
Thermos and Thermals: Tips on Surviving Dutch Winter
For many international students, moving to Leiden can be the first experience of a Northern European Winter. Cold, wet, dark, windy, and long are the defining features that stick in many … Continue reading
Welcome home! (And welcome back to your studies)
January always feels strange to me, trying to get back into the routine of studying and catch up on emails and organisation post-break. Below are some quick-start tips to help … Continue reading
