Student review [#89556] for International Tourism, Leisure and Events Management MA
at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences

Studying Leisure and Events Management at NHL Stenden is a great opportunity to work with real clients and tackle real-world challenges. The program is highly practical, and most coursework is completed in teams of 5 to 6 students. Working in a multicultural environment allows you to meet people from different backgrounds, build strong relationships, and even make lifelong friends.
However, teamwork can sometimes be frustrating, especially when cultural differences affect how tasks are approached or when some team members do not take their work as seriously as others. That being said, these challenges help shape you as a person and prepare you for professional life, where you don’t always get to choose your colleagues.
One aspect I personally appreciate about the program is that most assessments are written assignments, with only two actual tests per year. Additionally, the university itself is more modern compared to others, which enhances the overall student experience. Despite these positives, there are some drawbacks. In my experience, the coaches can be quite unorganized, often giving conflicting instructions. There have been instances where one coach told us something completely different from another, making it difficult to understand what was actually expected of us.
Another challenge is the testing system in the first two years. Some of the content covered in the exams was not adequately addressed during the semesters, and students are required to take comprehensive tests on the entire first and second year before even completing those years, making them particularly difficult to pass.
Overall, I am satisfied with my experience at NHL Stenden. While there are areas that could be improved, the positive aspects of the university outweigh the negatives.