428 Results found for "international studies"
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Highlighted Publication: Dissecting Electoral Support for the Far Right
In the new rubric, Highlighted Publication, we share an article published by of our International Studies colleagues.
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Sjoerd van Trigt: ‘Rowing is how I relax.'
When Sjoerd van Trigt, a student of International Studies, is not in the lecture hall, you can find him at Rowing Club Asopos de Vliet. He trains there seven times a week. Soon, he will be leaving for a six-month stay in Japan.
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PRINS: a stepping stone to the real world
International Studies' third-year consultancy course PRINS is a challenge for every new group of graduating students and this year the course was taught entirely remote. But, as in previous years, the rewards were substantial, with students acquiring valuable skills, while also having a very good time. Students, research coaches and participating organisations reflect on this year’s PRINS edition.
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Meet Rose Rorije
Meet Rose Rorije - career advisor and internship coordinator - and together with Atse Fokkens she takes care of the career service for International Studies. That means, she gives you a hand in checking what your options are right now when looking for an interesting job after graduation. She can also help you with searching and applying for an internship. And how to arrange it according to the faculty’s procedure. In this mini interview she'll tell a bit more about herself:
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Outcome mid-term evaluations fall 2019-20
The open dialogue that takes place between International Studies teaching staff and students is one of the aspects we are very proud of in our Programme. Due to the interactive learning environment in the tutorials, it is there that this open atmosphere is experienced most deeply. To make sure everyone is able to partake and profit from this open atmosphere, we continually encourage and measure how we are doing.
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Become a mentor for first year students, sign up before 12 April
Do you want to guide future first year students feel at home at International Studies? We are looking for new student mentors (2022-2023)!
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Word from the Chair: The Writer Lives On
When I started as chair of the International Studies programme last year, I bought a brand new paper notebook. With a nice strong cover, over one hundred empty pages were waiting to be filled with a large promise of inspired notes, ideas and observations. Now, nearing the end of my first year as chair, I have indeed filled all its pages with a huge diversity of scribbles.
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Tips for the upcoming Winter break
What to read and watch this Winter holiday? According to good tradition, the International Studies Blog has collected tips from your lecturers.
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Interview Bas le Cointre - student internship at BNR Nieuwsradio
In this interview, we’re talking to Bas le Cointre, third year student International Studies. During the pandemic this year, he did an internship for a renowned Dutch radio station, where he produced his own podcast series. We ask him more about this experience, and what his advice is to fellow students.
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Solidarity in times of social distancing
A few months ago I wrote about the walls we build between ourselves in a blog post on this website. In the current situation, with the Coronavirus going around, we are faced with yet another barrier: physical distance. What does that mean for how we interact in our International Studies Programme?