Hello alumni! What’s new? We hope that you are doing well no matter the part of the world you may find yourself in now. We have been busy building our social media channels, connecting alumni locally in the cities they live in now, and organizing both virtual and in-person events. Keep on reading to find out what we have been up to in the past year and how to join us if you want to contribute!
"Not knowing what career you want at the undergraduate level or even the master’s level should not be seen as an issue at all.”
We very much would like to welcome you at the International Studies pubquiz! Don't miss this opportunity, to show your knowledge, have fun on campus (instead of online!) and make sure the Coordinators of Studies do not win again.
Nominate a fellow student to be a Student Member in the International Studies Programme Board!
When assessing the quality of teaching in an educational Program, the information provided by students on their course evaluations is often considered very relevant information to take into consideration.
On 21 April the Four Freedoms Awards were presented in Middelburg.
Creating a critical and open academic community: join the discussion.
Join Richard Griffiths, founder of the International Studies programme, as he explains his new initiative - to create a virtual museum about the Silk Road, highlighting the material and cultural heritage of this historical network of Eurasian trade routes. Why this subject and what would a virtual museum look like? Professor Griffiths explains what it all entails and how you can contribute as a volunteer.
Meet Thomas King, alumnus BA International Studies: ‘I’m currently living in London which is a really amazing experience! I’m a British citizen and I moved to the Netherlands to study BA International Studies back in 2017. I had the best three years ever living in The Hague and studying at Leiden.’
What does the Dutch Ministry of Defence do to fight climate change? And what is Alumna Charlotte van Gemeren’s Role in this? We spoke with Charlotte (class of 2016) and asked her about what’s it like to do a traineeship for the Dutch Government (and how to get in), the lessons learned at International Studies and her advice to make the most out of your student time.