“For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by Africa. The big animals… the nature… That was what I wanted to explore. But now I know: Africa also needs social scientists,” says Annah Zhu. Her fascination for Africa, and China too, is as alive as ever.
The article Mental Health: Ways to Reach Out is written by Linda Widiachristy When day comes, we ask ourselves where we can find light in this never-ending shade? The loss we carry, a sea we must wade. We’ve braved the belly of the beast. We’ve learned that quiet isn’t always…
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It’s important for students to be able to effectively compare study programmes. Especially when it comes to the available student support, there are clear differences. What guidance and assistance universities offer students?
There are 800 university Master’s programmes in the Netherlands, more than 100 of which are not open to those with a higher vocational education Bachelor’s degree. Here I will briefly summarise the article and describe the minister’s stance on the issue. The road from higher vocational education to university is often…
If you attend an open day with your child, you will probably hear people repeatedly mention Bachelor’s programmes. This is a relatively new term in the Netherlands. What is a Bachelor’s programme? (In Dutch)
’’Studying is wonderful, you develop yourself, you learn about other worlds and you discover new possibilities…’’ Luckily, very many young people share these feelings. Unfortunately, however, there are many students and potential students who don’t think that life is so wonderful. Who feel stress, who are depressed. What can you…
Earning credits (ECTS) is important during a university degree programme. Your child will quickly start using these terms at home. But what are these credits?
The first weeks of lectures are the start of four or five years of study for your son or daughter. How can they start off right? Senior students share some tips for the first weeks of lectures. Marian on her first week at college: “Sign up for a loyalty card at the supermarket” and…
It is understandable why study stress is such a hot topic in the news. Louise Fresco has written an article about it in NRC Handelsblad (Dutch quality newspaper). Specifically aimed at first-year students, she writes: ‘Putting things into perspective is the best way of dealing with stress‘.
‘What is in your opinion the most important thing to tell parents about choosing a degree programme?’ I put the question to Nanne Roos Vonk, employee of Handicap + Study Expertise Centre: ‘You should choose a degree programme together,’ answers Nanne. ‘Even if your child has a disability. Sometimes I…