363 search results for “life” in the Student website
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Workshop Compass on Purpose
Career and apply for jobs, Study support, Personal development
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Master Honours Challenges
Do you want to gain problem-solving experience? Shape your future with a Master Honours Challenge!
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All facilities
As a student of Leiden University, you have access to a wide range of digital and physical faculties. These include tools to aid you in your studies, spaces for learning and research, and practical facilities to help you in your daily student life. On these pages you can learn about all the facilities…
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Come and visit us!
As a university, we offer you the best education you can get. Professors, tutors and lecturers are ready to teach and guide you. But we do more than that. Of course, studying is your own responsibility, but we are happy to help if you need support. You decide what and when; online or on campus. These…
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What we offer
Our goal is to help international students feel happy and at home in the Netherlands. We aim to bring students together, create a sense of community and foster a safe and tolerant living environment.
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Financial support
Students with a disability can incur additional expenses both during their studies and in daily life. There are a number of regulations, funds and special allowances in place that can help to ease the financial burden.
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Get involved
Become a Resident Assistant.
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Lunch meeting on the rise of AI and challenges for governance
Students and researches from all faculties at Leiden University are warmly invited to a lunch meeting on Monday 14 October, discussing the rise of AI and the challenges this poses for various governance structures. The event is hosted by Leiden University’s interdisciplinary programmes GTGC and SAIL…
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Creativity for beginners
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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Other associations
As well as study associations, Leiden University also has a number of other associations through which you can develop your skills and gain experience that will come in useful in your later professional life.
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Workshops and training courses
During your time as a student it is important to gain knowledge not only in your field of study, but also for life. An important part of this is personal development. The university would like to support you in this goal. For example, in getting enough exercise and relaxation, developing resilience…
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Bachelor Honours Classes
Do you have broad interests or a passion for a specific subject? Enrich your study period and delve into another field with a Bachelor Honours Class!
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Mentor or tutor
As part of the Leiden study system we provide first-year bachelor’s students with good support and good academic guidance. This guidance is given by tutors and mentors from your faculty or study programme.
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Language courses offered by the Academic Language Centre
Language
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Mentor or tutor
As part of the Leiden study system we provide first-year bachelor’s students with good support and good academic guidance. This guidance is given by tutors and mentors from your faculty or study programme.
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Programme
The programme (15 EC) runs from November to June and consists of two courses: the fundamentals of sustainability and a sustainability challenge.
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Other associations
As well as study associations, Leiden University also has a number of other associations through which you can develop your skills and gain experience that will come in useful in your later professional life.
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Programme
The programme (15 EC) runs from November to June and consists of two courses: a lecture series and a space challenge.
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Daily Dutch (POPcorner FSW)
Study support
- Loneliness Awareness Week
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Career College: Working in Research
Career and apply for jobs
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After graduation
You’ve graduated. What’s your next step? Leiden University offers many options for students who have just finished their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
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Minors
A minor allows you to develop your knowledge beyond the boundaries of your study programme, or to specialise further in your own field of study. You can follow a minor in Leiden and also in Delft or Rotterdam.
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Student well-being
During your time as a student you will probably encounter a variety of challenges. Both in terms of studying and personal development, you might need a little help from time to time. Find out how you can boost your well-being and who you can turn to for support.
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Studying with a chronic illness
A chronic illness is a long-term and persistent health condition that can impact your learning at Leiden University.
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Honours College
Do you want to get more out of your bachelor studies? Do you have the time and ability to follow an additional programme? If so, the Honours College is for you.
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Emergencies
Find out what to do in the event of an emergency or incident during your studies.
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LDE Sustainability Honours Programme
Do you want to contribute to a more sustainable world? In the LDE Sustainability Honours Programme you will gain fundamental knowledge on sustainability and tackle a real-world sustainability challenge.
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Support for honours students
Find out how honours students get support, join a community or offer suggestions for improvements.
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Education
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Training courses for student organisations
Board members and other key figures within student organisations can follow specially developed training courses free of charge. Your entire student board can also take part in tailor-made group training sessions.
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Stay connected - also during the summer holidays
Social
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Event at Campus The Hague
Welcome to the event for Campus The Hague students. Join us for an exciting afternoon filled with opportunities to explore, learn, and connect.
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Scientometrics Using Open Data
Research
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Programme
From ancient sites to heritage rescue, from digital sciences to the evolution of human origins: at Archaeology & Society, you will learn about the many multidisciplinary aspects of archaeological research.
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Science, Society and Self
The FSW Honours College offers you an interactive Honours track, alongside your regular bachelor’s degree programme.
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Exhibition photographic oeuvre Alexine Tinne: free entry for students
Social
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Freedom: what does it mean?
On 5 May we celebrate freedom, a basic human right that should not be taken for granted. We asked international students and staff what it means to them.
- Caring Universities: But how are you really doing?
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Volunteer at the introduction weeks this summer
Social
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Transferable skills
During your studies you will develop transferable skills. Leiden University has selected 13 transferable skills that it finds important for students to develop during their studies. These skills are important not only during your studies but also in later life once you begin working.
- Student Guide
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Studying with AD(H)D
AD(H)D stands for Attention Deficit(-Hyperactivity) Disorder, which is a common disorder that can impact your learning at Leiden University.
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‘This mentor group will be their new family’
For many a first-year, student life has well and truly begun. This also applies to students in The Hague, who were thrown in at the deep end during the HOP introduction week. We paid them a visit on a sunny afternoon at Landgoed Clingendael.
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Kick-start your career during the Career Week!
Organisation
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Caring Universities: Survey and tools for your mental well-being
Social
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UN Special Rapporteur visits Leiden: ‘Suspend the supply of arms to the warring parties’
Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur for human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, visited Leiden Law School on 8 December within the scope of International Human Rights Day.
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Stay connected - also during the public holidays
Social
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Mental health monitor for Leiden students reveals need for more action
Last month, research by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) revealed that more than half of students in higher professional education and at universities experience psychological complaints and emotional exhaustion, and that a quarter of them suffer from anhedonia (loss…
- Stay connected - also during the holiday celebrations