For Alba Medina Bermejo, everything came together in Leiden. Firstly, there was no International Studies in her native Spain. Secondly, she could focus on Africa and learn another language, as well as its history and culture. And thirdly, she loved its multi-disciplinary approach, which helps her in her current job: “It gives you a more holistic view of the current world issues and dynamics. You learn to see different sides to problems.”
Dear International Studies Alumni,
Nominate a fellow student to be a Student Member in the International Studies Programme Board!
At the Writing Lab, we want to ensure that you still get the support that you need for your academic writing during these trying times, for that reason you can be in touch with us online!
It’s been a demanding last three weeks. Suddenly, within one weekend, our university moved to interacting online. Meetings, classes, social gatherings, it’s all via a screen.
We understand the unfortunate uncertainty surrounding study abroad from September 2020. We are assuming it will proceed as usual, but it is currently impossible to know for sure if all travel restrictions will have been lifted.
The Leiden University Career Services advise students and recent graduates on the transition from study to first job and offer guidance on study choice and career questions in the bachelor and master. We want to continue doing this in these unpredictable times and that is why we want to invite you to our Online Career Week from 11 to 15 May. Save the Date
From now on, the Coordinators of Studies of International Studies will restart the Open Consultation Hours, on Monday to Friday from 12.30-13.30 hrs. CET on Skype.
We live in uncertain times, isolated in our homes or student rooms. How to deal with a situation like this, in particular for those of you far away from your family, your loved ones? Currently we have no idea about the length of social distancing but at least until 28 April 2020.
A few months ago I wrote about the walls we build between ourselves in a blog post on this website. In the current situation, with the Coronavirus going around, we are faced with yet another barrier: physical distance. What does that mean for how we interact in our International Studies Programme?