Reviews of Universiteit Leiden | Netherlands

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“Un gran sueño cumplido”

Marcela A

Netherlands, Graduate
Social Sciences, 2012

Overall

Empecé mis estudios académicos a los 49 años. Dejé mi país de origen (Chile) por razones personales: libertad y desarrollo, crecimiento personal. Mis estudios los realicé a tiempo completo y trabajando 21 horas a la semana en el almacén de H&M. Fue muy duro. Días muy largos pero llenos de personales satisfacciones. Los estudios universitarios con muy importantes pues entregan herramientas útiles para toda la vida. Métodos, orden y disciplina. Desarrollan capacidades de investigación y profundizar ideas y problemas. Escritura concisa, etc.

Pros

Tengo una plataforma alta para postularme a trabajos de escrituray/o investigación

Cons

Siempre se debe seguir estudiando y mejorando los idiomas

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Dhanalakshmi P

University of Madras, Chennai, India
Law, International, Graduate, University Agreement

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

It provides enough silence and concentration to study. It develops independency in self-cooking, house-keeping and to be more responsible.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

It was done by the University through SLS wonen, a private agency for seeking housing. They charge 75$ which is slightly high, however, students new to the city find it convienient to avail the facility. The housing is carpeted and spacious with enough ventilation and good ambience. Caretaker at the apartment is helpful giving infos on the city and for safety.

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anonymous

University of Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia
Business Studies, Graduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

Language was the factor that made me decide to choose studying in The Netherlands. Because eventhough the local people speak Dutch, but the instruction language we use in the class is English which was the language I already spoke before I came to The Netherlands. Nonetheless, I took a Dutch course for 3 months in Indonesia before I came to The Netherlands, just to prepare my self to have a basic understanding of the local language in an everyday interaction, i.e. go to local market, etc.

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Marcela C

University of California, Riverside, Riverside, United States
Law, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Other

Other sources of funding:

Family<br> Other

Work opportunities:

It was not legal for me to work

Personal spending habits

I spent more on travel because I travelled throughout Europe during the year and I usually don't travel when in California. I had more phone bills because I would have to call long distance in order to speak to my friends and family. I spent more on Nightlife because I generally went out more in the Netherlands than I do in California.

Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Travel:

was more expensive than at home.

Food, Housing:

was less expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

One doesn't spend that much in text books because the professor just assigns readings that needs to be photocopied for class.

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anonymous

University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Biotechnology, Graduate, Independent

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

Communication was not a problem in the university environment because people are aware of the fact that there are a lot of international students around so as soon as they realise this, they speak english to you, i think they are quite willing to help. In the community as well it is a bit easy at least you can cope with the things and places you need to go.I think generally people are willing to help when they realise you don't speak the local language.

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“Master Psychology at Leiden University”

Pia-Marie S

Netherlands,
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, 2023

Overall

The University itself seems quite organized and informs very often and on time about recent news. Especially as an international student I always felt welcomed and it is not a problem if you can´t speak Dutch, every employee is very friendly and can switch to English immediately.

Concerning my track Social and Organisational Psychology, I want to say that there is a bigger focus on Social Psychology, which is in my opinion good to know beforehand.

Pros

being international

Cons

discounts for food in the faculties and public transport

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