How the pandemic served as magnifying glass for inequalities
Upcoming Friday will mark six months since the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. Since then, we've seen our world stop, change and adapt to the crisis situation we found ourselves in.
Good Practices with Devices
Given the current circumstances, many work practices have changed: you are working more from home, giving lectures in a hybrid environment or entirely online, using different computers to work. Since many things are different now, it is important to...
A Day in the Life of an LLM Governance and Law in a Digital Society Student
Hi! My name is Lucas Haitsma, I am 23-years-old and half Dutch and half American. After pursuing my bachelor in International and European Law and then a first masters in Global Criminal Law, I am now pursuing a second masters in the area of Governance and...
Ten ways to convince yourself you’re surviving and thriving in University
As the first block is drawing to a close and the first exam period is upon us, it’s time to put your head down and study. However, this is often easier said than done. The past few seven weeks may seem like a blur of deadlines and dinners, time may be...
Bucket List for First Years [and everyone else too]
Just started your studies? Then you should not miss the Bucket List for First Years. Arrange and rearrange your new bedroom? Probably check. Complain about the weather? Definitely check. How many can you check off? Disclaimer: also for non-first years
My first week living on campus
From parties to doing the dishes, I am going to tell you all about it!
About the UCF Intro Week
Hello, my name is Julia Gorny, I am 18 years old and am from Germany. I am a freshly baked first-year student of Global Responsibility & Leadership and want to share my experiences of our introduction week with you!
Fear for the changing environment: how to turn eco-anxiety into positive action?
Apps that will Save you Stress
Some apps are more useful in one country over another. I’ve put together a list of apps that only took me a few years to find after I moved to the Netherlands. I hope they’re helpful because I know they have been hugely beneficial for me at times.
Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to NL
What practical matters should you consider when you move to another country for your studies? Sinead created a list of all the things she wished she knew before moving to the Netherlands: from health insurances to banking systems and travelling options....