The Meeting Point
Assistance for refugee students, first-generation students, and students from Suriname and the Caribbean region of The Netherlands.
The Meeting Point is a meeting place for students who could use a little extra help finding their way in the Netherlands or within the university.
- Want to improve your language skills?
- Could use some support from (higher-year) students?
- Or have questions about topics such as:
- Admission procedures
- Study choices
- Finances
- Applying for jobs
Drop by the Meeting Point or get in touch.
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Agenda Meeting Point
Time: 13:00 – 16:00 hours
Location: Living Lab FSW, Wassenaarseweg 52, Leiden
Language: English
Target Group: All students and employees of Leiden University and partners of Meeting Point, in particular those who are or with an affinity for refugees
Programme: Meeting Point and partners hosts a special event to mark World Refugee Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the plight of refugees. This year's edition "In Praise of Community Building," will shed light on the vital role of a community in supporting migrants and refugees before, during, and beyond their intergration process.
Join us in making a difference!
Program
13.00 – 13.15 Welcome and registration
13.15 – 14.00 Lecture by Margaritha Lourido Ferreira
14.00 – 14.15 Time for soup!
14.15 – 15:00 Lecture by Rob van Waarde
15.00 – 16.00 Drinks and networking
Date: Saturday 5 July
Location: Leiden
Language: Dutch
Target groups: Students who are the first in their family to go to university and will be studying in Leiden in the upcoming academic year. Parents/guardians are also welcome.
* for more information, take a look at the Dutch page of Meeting Point
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