19 July 2022

During the summer break, you can make use of the following services offered by Student Support FSW: 

POPcorner FSW

• e-POPcorner: free online study skills workshops: 
  • Methods & Statistics
  • Mind mapping
  • Study Skills
  • Making Exams
  • Time management 
     
• Wanted: Buddies for new FSW students
  The buddy system is intented for all FSW students who need someone to help with practical or substantive matters. For the new academic year, POPcorner FSW is looking for enthusiastic students who would you like to help new students finding their way in our faculty and share their own experiences. Contact the POPcorner FSW for more information or registration.
   
• Study Plan group
  Do you have trouble making and sticking to a realistic schedule? Maybe the Study plan group might be just the thing for you. You can join the group as from September. Read more.
   
• The POPcorner FSW team is out of the office from until 15 August but you can send an email to make an appointment. Appointments will be scheduled upon return.

Career Service FSW

• Free CV and LinkedIn-profile check service 
  Send an email with your CV and/or LinkedIn url to the Career Service FSW and you will receive feedback within 5 working days.
   
• Individual support (study)career counsellors 
  The Career Service FSW is available during the summer holidays. Are you looking for support and more information about study(re)choice, master choice, career orientation and preparing for the labour market? Schedule your appointment via the appointment form.

• LU Career Zone and Career Planning module
  Preparing for the job market during the summer holidays? Visit the LU Career Zone for more information on career orientation and application skills. The Career Planning module is a step-by-step roadmap that has been especially designed to support you in the career orientation process.
   
• Leiden University Job Portal
  Visit the Career Zone for an overview of vacancy websites and search for internships, graduate jobs, side jobs and voluntary work in the Leiden University Job Portal.

The Student Support FSW helpdesk at the Pieter de la Court Building is closed from until 4 September 2022 and there are no workshop activities during the summer holidays.

With all questions about your study programme and with personal problems that affect your study progress you can turn to the study advisor. Check with your study programme for the availability of your study advisor during the summer term.

With questions about studying/study skills and personal development in general you can, besides the study advisor, also turn to Student Support FSW.

The Student Support FSW team wishes all students a happy summer holiday!

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