Thesis group (Semester 2, 2024-2025)
Do you sometimes feel lonely while writing your thesis? Do you find it difficult to get going and to get started on schedule? Joining a thesis group can help you be more motivated and structured when writing your thesis. You can share experiences with others and exchange tips on how to stay productive. That way, writing becomes not only more productive but also more fun!
Every semester the Writing Lab organizes a thesis group in Leiden and The Hague. You are guided by a coach of the Writing Lab and come into contact with fellow students. There will be four weekly meetings in total. The meetings of the thesis groups take place on location in Leiden and The Hague. Meeting each other physically contributes to the success of the thesis group. Depending on the participants, the language of communication in Leiden is either English or Dutch; in the Hague the meetings well be in English. Would you like to know more? See below!
Thesis group Leiden (Dutch/English)
- Tuesday March 18 (15:15-17:00), Lipsius 1.13
- Tuesday March 25 (15:15-17:00), Lipsius 1.50
- Tuesday April 1 (15:15-17:00), Lipsius 1.13
- Tuesday April 8 (15:15-17:00), Lipsius 1.13
Thesis group The Hague (English)
- Monday March 17 (15:15-17:00), Wijnhaven 3.54
- Monday March 24 (15:15-17:00), Wijnhaven 3.54
- Monday March 31 (15:15-17:00), Wijnhaven 3.54
- Monday April 7 (15:15-17:00), Wijnhaven 3.54
The thesis groups of the Writing Lab are aimed at all students of the Faculty of Humanities who are working on their bachelor's or master's thesis. You can join for different reasons: for example, you may want to exchange experiences with fellow students, get help to stay motivated, work on your planning or setting goals, or share experiences on dealing with your supervisor. The group is led by a Writing Lab coach, but active participation is expected from every participant for all four sessions.
A thesis group is meant to get to know and exchange experiences with fellow students who are also working on a thesis. In four sessions led by a Writing Lab coach, various topics are addressed, such as time management, dealing with your supervisor, motivation and setting goals. Besides the regular sessions, there is also the opportunity to work together. In the first session, you get to know the other participants of the group and you learn more about making a planning. In the remaining sessions, attention is paid to working on common goals and exchanging experiences. Based on the needs of the participants, writing strategies are also discussed. The specific content of the thesis group depends on the needs and input of the group. We would like the participants to take the lead in the thesis group: the Writing Lab will organize four meetings, but ideally the participants will keep meeting up, for example through a Whatsapp group. Exchanging experiences helps you to sort out your thoughts and achieve your goals. Because you find support from each other, writing your thesis becomes more fun and efficient!
Registration
You can register for the Thesis group via the button below. Please fill in the form completely and press 'send'. You will receive a confirmation of your registration by mail. Do you have any questions? Feel free to mail to writinglab@hum.leidenuniv.nl. See you at the Writing Lab!