Study associations
A study association is a good way to combine study-related activities with pleasure. Every faculty has one or more study association.
Many study programmes have their own study association. For more information take a look under the faculty tab, or speak to the administration of your study programme.
Itiwana
Itiwana is a study association connected to the Institute CADS that brings students of Cultural Anthropology & Development Sociology together. During your studies, Itiwana will inform you of the latest news, offers you cheap study materials and is your go-to organisation for both study-related and fun activities. You will meet many people from your own study, and it will help you make the most out of your studies!
More than just books and exams...
With the right information about studies and internships, anthropology will be more than just books and exams. Every year Itiwana organises after-study drinks, parties, interesting lectures, field work meetings, trips abroad, book sales and the yearly survival weekend. Also during COVID-times are we organizing many of these activities online, so do not hesitate to join!
Magazines and newsletters
Four times a year, Itiwana releases Bulletin, a magazine with news and columns about the association.
Two times a year, Itiwana releases ICA, a semi-scientific magazine. Here, starting anthropologists, lecturers and Itiwana members discuss interesting anthropological themes with their peers.
Four times a year, the alumni newsletter is sent out to all former students of CADS. This contains important developments and interesting activities for our alumni.
Website en Social Media
You will find up-to-date information about the study association's events as well as photos of lectures, parties and field school meetings on our website www.itiwana.org/.
On Instagram you will also find lots of information that can help you with your studies or tips on how to spend your free time, aside from fun photos of the association and its activities www.instagram.com/itiwana_insta/.
On Facebook we will post all our events and there is a private group where you can exchange information with your fellow Iti's. Make sure to subscribe if you don't want to miss anything! > Facebook-group Itiwana (private).
Interfaculty Ethnological Association WDO Leiden
The WDO is an Interfaculty Ethnological Association. Every month, the board of the WDO organizes an activity surrounding anthropological themes such as culture, gender or media. This allows students to engage with anthropology and societal issues outside of the lecture halls! During the activity, there will always be a moment of discussion. Do not worry; these never turn out to be heated debates. Rather, it provides a moment of reflection to talk about the material and share our thoughts on the activity. The activities of the WDO are free for members of Itiwana.