The bachelor's programme in International Studies is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Ko Voskuilen was among the very first batch of students to follow the study, and Sophia Healy graduated this summer. How do they look back on their time at the university?
In their first semester, International Studies students choose one of the 8 areas that the programme offers, with an accompanying language. Which factors play a role in their decision? A student survey amongst first year students in April 2022 gave interesting insights into the mechanisms at play.
On 2 September 2022, 300 students received their Bachelor Diploma of International Studies. The students were awarded their diplomas in the historic Pieterskerk in Leiden, in front of a large audience of family and friends. With about 1000 people present, including the graduates, the International Studies Graduation Ceremony went ‘back to normal’ after two years of Corona restrictions.
This year’s edition of PRINS, the International Studies’ consultancy course, proved to be an inspiring event for most of its participants. Students, coaches and representatives of organisations are looking back on this rollercoaster of a course and reflect on why the PRINS experience is so special.
What would it be like if you could work with the best in your field every day? Alumnus in International Studies Niels Drost knows just what that’s like. He currently works as a junior researcher at the Clingendael Institute.
Twelve weeks of hard work later, the big moment has finally arrived: the third-year students of International Studies are ready to complete the 'Practising International Studies' (PRINS) consultancy programme by pitching their advice. We were invited to attend the presentations on behalf of Free Press Unlimited.
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What's life like after International Studies? An interesting question for many current students of International Studies, and one that you can answer! We would love to feature your story on our Instagram Account. Get in touch with us!
In September International Studies celebrates its 10th anniversary. We will celebrate this in the afternoon of 16 September, combined with the opening of the academic year.
“An international environment is my natural habitat. I really thrive when I am in a setting where I am around people of all kinds of countries and cultures.”
