Studying remotely in the times of Covid-19
Guest blogger: Bianca Mannini, MA International Relations This past semester has certainly been a challenge for all students and professors. For us, starting our masters in February 2020, the lock-down … Continue reading
Wrapping up your stay in Leiden pt. II
Wrapping up your stay in Leiden pt. II The time has come. You have finished your studies and are now preparing to start a new chapter. Perhaps, you will continue … Continue reading
Wrapping up your stay in Leiden pt. I
As the academic year is coming to an end, many international students have to start thinking about their departure. But what does leaving the Netherlands actually mean? On the one … Continue reading
Welcome to University Politics!
Did you know that students actually have a voice in the inner politics of Leiden University? We have several student parties and you can run for different positions, like a … Continue reading
Moving in With Friends – Part 1
As the school year comes to end, many of your student housing contracts may also be coming to an end. I understand that many of you will be looking to … Continue reading
Coming back after lockdown
The Netherlands are slowly easing the Corona restrictions, which prompts a lot of international students to come back from their temporary exile. If you are coming (back) to the Netherlands … Continue reading
How to get a cheap Dutch course
If you’re moving to the Netherlands this summer, chances are you’re not exactly fluent in Dutch. That’s totally fine. After all, the Dutch are known for speaking very good English. … Continue reading
Sun is out – and so are we!
You did it – you finished the academic year! Normally, this would be the time to go out with your friends, but with all the Corona restrictions this might not … Continue reading
Writing Your Thesis During Lockdown
When I officially started to write my bachelor thesis in February, I told my friends that I’d love to do one of those writing retreats. In my imagination, that’s a … Continue reading
Starting Your Studies in September? – What You Should Know
When University closed in March, few of us expected it to last this long. Now, it has been announced that we can expect the coming semester to be a bit … Continue reading
