Hacking your degree: Tips and tricks for finishing your degree on time
When getting started with your degree, the number of modules and the length of the thesis can seem intimidating. University courses (especially Masters and Postgraduate degrees) rely more on you … Continue reading
Conquering the Ocean: Almere
Called as the land below the sea, the Dutch has probably the most expertise on earth on managing water and keep the water from flooding the lands that are below … Continue reading
Long haul? No problem!
For many internationals, the move to the Netherlands may be one of the first long haul flights you take! As I moved here from the UK this wasn’t my experience … Continue reading
Some practical tips to use the library
Willing or not, the library will soon become one of your most visited places and it is important to know how to get the most out of it. Here, I … Continue reading
3 things to do before moving to Leiden- Part 3- Learning Dutch
Being fluent in Dutch is not a requirement of English-taught courses at University. However, especially if you are moving to Leiden for your Bachelor Studies, it might be nice to … Continue reading
My university experiences in Italy and in the Netherlands: a comparison – Part 2
An advantage of workgroups is that students are compelled to form their own opinion and to intervene during class. However, the participation grade might push many to speak even if … Continue reading
My university experiences in Italy and in the Netherlands: a comparison – Part 1
When I applied to study at Leiden University, I was aware of the profound differences between my home country’s higher education system and the Dutch one, but spending a year … Continue reading
An Evening with Mark Knopfler
At the end of last month, on 23rd of June, I had the chance to listen to one of my favourite lead-singers of all time live. As the concert meant … Continue reading
A Modern Tradition: Backpacks on Flagpoles
Did you spot the backpacks hanging on the flagpole of many houses, along with a Dutch flag, last month? Not only backpacks but if you look closer you could see … Continue reading
My visit to the European Space Research and Technology Centre in Noordwijk – Part 2
On our way to the building hosting Andy’s office, we passed through a long and wide hallway serving as an exhibition space for the past and ongoing projects of ESA. … Continue reading
