International Studies' third-year consultancy course PRINS is a challenge for every new group of graduating students and this year the course was taught entirely remote. But, as in previous years, the rewards were substantial, with students acquiring valuable skills, while also having a very good time. Students, research coaches and participating organisations reflect on this year’s PRINS edition.
It’s with relief but also confidence and some pride that we can close off the 2020-2021 academic year. Relief that we made it, confidence that we can handle just about anything, and pride in the enormous commitment from everybody – students and staff – to keep the International Studies show on the road.
As an alumnus of International Studies, you continue to be a vital part of our programme, even if you don’t always realise it!
Do you want to help future 1st year students feel at home at International Studies? Become a student mentor! We still need a few more persons to complete the team.
Have you graduated from BAIS and made your way into the world of grownups? Are you currently conducting ground-breaking research, being elected employee of the month, or are you still finding your way, one struggle at a time?
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Dear Alumni, Long time, no see - we all know how it goes! We haven’t seen you in a while, but we hope that you are all safe and enjoying what life after graduation has to offer! In the meantime, you can read some of our updates and news (over the last year!).
Sometimes student life merges rather smoothly into a working adult life. This is the case for Boris Kowalski. At International Studies, he chose Russian as his language and Eurasia as his region of specialisation, he obtained his Master’s degree at Oxford in Russian and Eurasian studies, ended up in Ukraine during the presidential elections and now he works at a think tank in Poland, where he can put into practice everything he has learned. ‘The region’s internal contradictions appeal to me the most.’
Aisha Hassan came to the Netherlands when she was two months old. Her mother had fled Somalia and made a new home here. Aisha doesn't remember much about that time, but her mother’s stories about Somalia ignited a lifelong interest in developing countries. ‘Her stories have always fascinated me.’
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