My African Experience: Part 2: a normal day in Uganda
Guest blogger: Erik van der Zanden, MA African Studies Hello again! At this moment I am finalizing my master thesis on how youth can transform their situation with non-violent methods, … Continue reading
Keeping on track with big research projects
For long term research projects, such as your thesis or group assignments, keeping on track with work and making sure you don’t fall behind can be difficult. I know for … Continue reading
Hebei Normal University for Nationalities
Hello everyone! My name is Henriëtte Hofman I am enrolled in the Asian Studies Research Master. In this programme, students get the chance to go abroad for one semester to … Continue reading
Preparing for your first conference
Academic conferences are an exhilarating, if slightly intimidating experience. Whether presenting or attending, you have the opportunity to meet leaders in your field, see the newest research, and meet other students and … 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
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
From Leiden to Lusaka – Rough Start, Soft Landing
Rik Jongenelen is a guest blogger on The Leidener and studies the MA in African Studies. He is currently doing a three-month internship in Zambia. The handles of the … Continue reading
Life, research and Leiden!
Guest Blogger: Francianne dos Santos Velho Programme: MA Latin American Studies My name is Francianne dos Santos Velho, I am 27 years old and I was born and raised in … Continue reading
How can an internship and research project in Africa help with career prospects?
Guest Blogger: Eline Sleurink, MA African Studies 3 months in Accra, Ghana For the past 3 months I have been based at Impact Hub Accra, Ghana, as part of my … Continue reading
How did I end up in Accra, Ghana?
By special guest blogger: Eline Sleurink, African Studies student 2 months and counting in Accra, Ghana For the past 2 months I have been based at Impact Hub Accra, Ghana. … Continue reading
