Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (BSc)
Student life
Leiden is a vibrant student city with a rich history, offering the perfect setting for your anthropology studies. In addition to the many student associations, such as sports, music and social associations, there are also study associations that organise both social and educational events specifically for anthropology students.
The Leiden experience by CADS student Wilke
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Itiwana is the student association for Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology at Leiden University. They organise both study-related activities (museum visits, seminars and film screenings) and social events (parties, pub crawls and craft workshops) where you can meet your peers. At the start of the academic year, Itiwana organises a studybook sale and a first-year weekend. If you’d like to get more involved, you can join one of the many committees, such as the cooking committee, the travel committee or the media committee.
Interfaculty Ethnological Association WDO
WDO Leiden is an anthropological, Leiden-based society which organises activities that focus on anthropological themes and current social issues. In 1928, students of ethnology – what is now called ‘’anthropology’’ – felt the need to expand their conversations on anthropological subjects beyond the lecture halls. Thus, the WDO was founded. Over the years, the main concept of WDO has stayed the same; students from Leiden University meeting up on a monthly basis to discuss anthropological themes.
Dutch Association of Anthropologists (Abv)
The Dutch Association of Anthropologists (Abv) represents the interests of anthropologists who live, work or study in the Netherlands. As a student, you can become a member and take part in their activities, such as the annual Anthropology Day, and receive the biannual academic journal Etnofoor.
