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Leiden University Induction Programme
August 11-29, 2008
For international students who would like to have as smooth a start as possible, Leiden University will organise a 3- week Induction Programme. This programme consists of 3 different parts which will be eleborated on below.

Registration for all parts is still open.


Schedule

The programme consists of 3 parts: 
Please register seperately for all three parts.

I.

11-15 August- "EL CID" Orientation Week 

=> for all new students, Dutch and international, organised for the university by studentcommittee EL CID

You have decided to study in Leiden. An excellent choice!

The University has organised an orientation week for all freshman students, in order to help new students find their way in Leiden, and in which all aspects of Leiden student life will be presented.

- You will visit the university library, the sports centre and the creative and cultural centre for students: the LAK.

-All sports, musical, religious, political and international associations will present themselves.

- You will be able to visit all the general students' associations and enjoy the parties they organise throughout the week

-You may also enjoy a variety of pleasant activities like water sports, music, information markets, museum exhibitions, cultural workshops and. even more parties.

The ELCID week is a very easy way to meet new people, Dutch and international.

COST: 60 EURO

PLEASE NOTE: Some activities will be in Dutch. In these cases the international students will follow an alternative programme or receive a translation.

Registration

sign up online

Full programme 

II.

18-27 August ACCULTURATION WEEKS

=> for 125 international students (maximum), organised by Leiden University.

These are the key part of the induction programme and will provide you with an in depth introduction into Dutch academic life. It consists of:

  • Intensive language training in Dutch & English (special focus on: debating, classroom/ daily life situations)
  • An introduction to the Dutch educational system (including: hierarchy in the classroom, grades, academic writing, etc.)
  • Cultural Awareness training focused on international classroom situations
  • Dutch culture and history classes
  • Social activities to get acquainted with fellow students and (student) life in Leiden

Cost: 200 EURO

PLEASE NOTE:

Native English speaking students: Extra workshops crash course Dutch will be provided for you instead of the course Conversation in Academic English.

There are only 125 places available for the Acculturation Weeks. These will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis.

Registration 

NOTE: Registration is still open, there are still places left, so register & pay now via pay-logic (note: if the registration page opens in Dutch, you can switch to English by clicking the English flag at the bottom of the registration page).

Full programme (word doc.)


III.

28-29 August: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS INTRODUCTION DAYS

=> for all international students, organised by Leiden University.

Why join the Introduction Days?

In this 2-day programme for new international students you will get a short general introduction to the university, your own faculty, the city of Leiden and student facilities and organisations.

Leiden students act as guides and will guide you through the university and its town and to some social events. During these 2 days, you will meet a lot of other international students.

COST: Free. You will need to register to participate.

Registration

If you would like to join the the 2 Introduction Days,
please email us, stating your name and the title of the course you will be attending at Leiden University, at ics.leidenuniv.nl

Full programme (word. doc)

 

       
 
   
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