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
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
How to Create Your Own Book Club
Joseph Anderson once said, “Reading is a basic tool in the living of a good life.” Considering the strain we’re all under, it’s important to take care of our emotional … Continue reading
How to Pass the Time in Quarantine
One of my friends summarized her situation as “My life is cancelled”, and that pretty much hits the nail on the head. University buildings are closed, many of us are … Continue reading
A Weekend in the Sun
As autumn creeps in and deadlines get closer, sometimes you need a weekend away to recharge and relax. Leiden’s proximity to Amsterdam Schiphol airport mean that you’re well situated to … Continue reading
Who needs train tickets when you have books? Boekenweek 2018
Perhaps it’s a stereotype, but the Dutch seem to have made getting a good deal into an art form. Boekenweek, a week-long festival celebrating Dutch literature took place two weeks … 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
Going Outside… Or Staying Inside?
One year ago, I was a very lazy person who simply slacked on all her homework and always rushed 1 hour before deadlines. Events and activities organized by Leiden University or … Continue reading
The Making of a Dutch Groupie
Disclaimer : If you were looking for the Dutch Penny Lane, I’m sorry to disappoint you, but no Kate Hudson here. Still, stay for a while, you’ll enjoy it. … Continue reading