Leiden University
speciality: English Language & Literature

I like this university because ever since coming here, the amount of issues and new themes that probably would not be covered back in my BA university have opened my eyes as a non-EU student. Through the exposure of these ongoing realities, and how it can converge to the contemporary present, I get to be more creative in forming my worldview and ideas when I get to write my essays and assignments. Another good thing is that you could freely choose the courses that you want that fit your timetable which aids a lot when you do not have financial support in commuting. Overall, it was and still is a great experience and is a university I would recommend to those who want a “European” experience.

Academic faculty were very approachable and seemed more than happy to help students. In my experience participation in classroom discussions, independent research and creativity in papers were very important.