How to Buy Uni Books Cheaply
Soon enough the incoming students of September will receive the list of reading materials they will need for the courses. This may not be true for other faculties, however, in … Continue reading
Affordable student life pt. 3 – Allowances
Here we are in our last segment on how to come to live in the Netherlands without worrying too much about money. You can find the first two episodes here: … Continue reading
Top 3 Places to Study in KOG
Kamerlingh Onnes Gebouw, home of the Leiden Law School, might be my favourite university building in Leiden. It is a beautiful blend of classic and modern with well-known brick walls … Continue reading
Ideas for Sunny Days in Leiden
If the heat hasn’t entirely worn you out by now, here are some ideas for how to spend the sunny days in Leiden as the year is drawing to a … Continue reading
Top 5 Things to Do in Maastricht
Now that spring is finally here, it’s time to go out and explore the Netherlands – especially considering that as an international student, it might be your last few … Continue reading
Rotterdam: the place to be for art-lovers
I’ve perhaps been a little biased against Rotterdam – every time I’ve been it has been either pouring down, excruciatingly windy or both. However, I’d heard good things about the … Continue reading
Speaking Dutch in the Netherlands? Harder than you might think..
Most international students, on arriving in the Netherlands (most for the first time), will make an effort to learn Dutch. Even if it’s only the basics of goedemorgen, leuk, or … Continue reading
The Joys of Dutch Public Transport
Seven months into my year in the Netherlands, and I continue to be amazed by the Dutch public transport system. Not only is it fantastically efficient (I don’t think I … 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
