The Meeting Point
Assistance for refugee students, first-generation students, and students from Suriname and the Caribbean region of the Netherlands.
The Meeting Point is a meeting place for students who could use a little extra help finding their way in the Netherlands or within the university.
- Want to improve your language skills?
- Could use some support from (higher-year) students?
- Or have questions about topics such as:
- Admission procedures
- Study choices
- Finances
- Applying for jobs
Drop by the Meeting Point or get in touch.
In collaboration with the UAF (foundation for refugee students), we can help you to remove obstacles to study success and bring you into contact with fellow students, buddies and university staff.
‘The refugees of today are the Dutch citizens of tomorrow!’
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Want to improve your language skills? We can lend a hand.
Questions? Get in touch with us.
Our partners
- UAF, foundation for refugees
- Het Taalschakeltraject Leiden-Den Haag (TST) is for status holders who, from January 1st, 2022, have been socially integrating in the Netherlands. During the TST, you prepare for a higher education programme on the HBO or university.
- Academic Language Centre.
- Leiden University Diversity and Inclusion Office
- Popcorner at the Faculty of Social Science and Campus The Hague - helping you find the way within your faculty and study programme.
- Leiden University IncLUsion programme.
- Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (in Dutch) advice point for status holders.
- Are you the first person in your family to go to university? It will certainly be fun and exciting but might also feel like a step into the unknown.
- Via the Start je toekomst programme (in Dutch) you can receive all the information you need to help you feel at home and be successful in your new environment.
- International students might sometime also need a little help in finding their way. If that applies to you, drop by or get in touch.
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Need help with study planning or study choices? We can put you in touch with the right people.
Want to improve your language skills? We can lend a hand.
Questions? Get in touch with us.
Our partner
SU Connect (in Dutch) - increasing study success for students from Suriname
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Do you have questions about finding your way in the Netherlands and Dutch universities? Looking for sources of information, help and support? Visit the Meeting Point FAQ.
Agenda Meeting Point
Time: 17:00 – 21:00 hours
Location: Student Centre Plexus, Kaiserstraat 25 Leiden
Language: Dutch/English
Target Group: All students, in particular students with a refugee or international background, first generation students, and students from Dutch Caribbean
As the colder seasons are upon us, we might feel like retreating to our beds and couches. However, we invite you for a warm and celebratory alternative!
Join us November 29th for our International Cultural Night. Here we’ll come together and discover the beauty of diverse cultures through music, dance, food, and art. From our community we welcome people from different backgrounds and celebrate the richness of diversity.
Time: 17:00-21:00
Location: Student Centre Plexus, Kaiserstraat 25 Leiden
Language: Dutch/English
The Meeting Point invites you to wrap up this year together by attending its annual Winter Dinner. This is an excellent opportunity to reconnect with your peers, enjoy delicious food, and socialize. Additionally, you can showcase your culinary creativity and culinary culture.
This Winter Dinner will be a potluck, we invite you to contribute by bringing a dish to share with others. Whether you choose to prepare a hearty main course, a delectable dessert, or a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage, your contribution will undoubtedly enhance the communal experience.
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Language: Dutch/English
Target Group: All students, in particular students with a refugee or international background, first generation students, and students from Dutch Caribbean
To register and for further info, send a mail to meetingpoint@sea.leidenuniv.nl
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Language: Dutch/English
Target Group: All students, in particular students with a refugee or international background, first generation students, and students from Dutch Caribbean
To register and for further info, send a mail to meetingpoint@sea.leidenuniv.nl
Date: July - exact date to follow
Location: Leiden
Language: Dutch/English
Target groups: Students who are the first in their family to go to university and will be studying in Leiden in the upcoming academic year. Parents/guardians are also welcome.
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Language: Dutch/English
Target Group: All students, in particular students with a refugee or international background, first generation students, and students from Dutch Caribbean
To register and for further info, send a mail to meetingpoint@sea.leidenuniv.nl
Student support groups
Did you know you can also join a student support group. These offer a safe, confidential space in which you can learn, share and connect with others. Learn more about student well-being at Leiden University.
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