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Leiden through the eyes of an international student

What is it like to just pack your suitcases, leave your friends and family behind, and come to study in Leiden? You can find the answer on The Leidener , a blog for and by international students. Blogger Laurence McGivern: ‘We want to show people that Leiden is more than a weird place full of Dutch people.’


International students on their bikes in Leiden

During the Introduction Days on 1 and 2 September international students could buy a second-hand bike and begin their studies in the Netherlands in style. They made grateful use of this opportunity during the Sports Festival at the Sports Centre. What is their first impression of Leiden?