428 Results found for "international studies"
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Word from the Chair: Looking Back, Looking Forward
It’s with relief but also confidence and some pride that we can close off the 2020-2021 academic year. Relief that we made it, confidence that we can handle just about anything, and pride in the enormous commitment from everybody – students and staff – to keep the International Studies show on the road.
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UN youth delegate Dennis Jansen gives young people a voice in the climate debate
The goal of alumnus International Studies Dennis Jansen (24) is to make the voice of young people heard in the climate debate. In November he is going to el-Sheikh in Egypt, where the Climate Change Conference is being held.
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Sustainability and transition: Alumna Charlotte van Gemeren’s Mission at the Ministry of Defence
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.
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PRINS 2021: a very challenging, but also fulfilling experience
Academic and personal challenges were met, new insights were gained, valuable skills were acquired and friendships were formed: this year’s edition of PRINS was an experience that everybody involved will remember for a long time. All of this and more came up during the closing ceremony of the International Studies PRINS consultancy course for third-year students.
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Elective Credits
In your third year at International Studies, you have various options to choose from to fill your Elective credits (30 EC). You can choose between a minor, an internship, or studying abroad. We have listed some typical characteristics of each option in order to kick-start your decision making process.
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Area choice: what are the decisive factors for first year students?
In their first semester, International Studies students choose one of the 8 areas that the programme offers, with an accompanying language. Which factors play a role in their decision? A student survey amongst first year students in April 2022 gave interesting insights into the mechanisms at play.
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UN Security Council listens to text by Leiden student
Leiden bachelor's student of International Studies Thomas wrote a text that was read out this year in the UN Security Council by the Netherlands representative. How did he manage that?
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Tutorial lecturers team
International Studies is a large programme. The group of tutorial lecturers is an important part of that programme. Please find below more information about the way this is organized.
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Practical information
On this page you find practical information regarding teaching in the BA International Studies.
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PRINS: Creating practical impact for The World Food Programme
In our third year course Practicing International Studies, our student consultant tackle real life issues brought to them by organisations and businesses, but what happens with the work of student consultants after PRINS? Read about the World Food programme Case and check the YouTube Video below!