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
Tackling loneliness as an international student
Moving to a new country can be a daunting endeavor, especially moving away from your family and friends. Loneliness among international students, especially mature and graduate students is very … Continue reading
Top 5 Tips for Surviving Your Thesis
It’s that time of the year when writing a final thesis becomes the bane of every student’s existence. Whether you’re doing a Bachelor, Master, or even a PhD, most students … Continue reading
How to Balance Working and Studying
I finally reached that point in the year where I had to accept that a part-time job would be a good idea – my savings were dwindling by the day, … 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
A Semester at Leiden; More than Just Bikes
Vitamin D scarcity during the first semester doesn’t stop life in Leiden from unfolding in all its diversity. Read more about Dutch weather and the annual LUCIS Middle Eastern Culture Market here. 🙂
Best Places for Brunch in Leiden
The second semester is now underway, and it’s possible that you’ll have friends and family coming for a visit in the next few months. If you’re still looking for that … Continue reading
Live Music and LUPride
Live music is one of the great joys in life, and while I may not be at all musical, that doesn’t stop me enjoying it! As part of a New … Continue reading
My semester abroad in Canada – A long way from home
Floris Heidsma is a guest blogger here on The Leidener and studies the MA in North American Studies. He has just spent one semester in Canada as an exchange student … Continue reading
