I was introduced to BAISmag back in September 2021 during the Uni introduction days at the Schouwburgstraat building, exactly ten days after my arrival in the Netherlands. During this period, I was overwhelmed by excitement and optimism about starting my new life here and I was really looking forward to the countless opportunities that I... Continue Reading →
I might be an adult. And I don’t know if I like it or not. I love the freedom. Traveling alone throughout Europe. Growing my plants. Living alone. Playing video games for hours. I truly enjoy this life. The pleasure of doing whatever I want, joining whichever project attracts me, going wherever I feel. These... Continue Reading →
All is the same as it was before. Returning home, after spending months in a country I have only once visited should have brought a new perspective into my life. But it did not. On my flight back home I reckoned that if life has taken a turn, it will be now that I will... Continue Reading →
Dear No One, Turning twenty is - apparently - a big deal. You leave your teenage years behind and officially enter adulthood. You embark on your third decade on this planet. You continue growing up. And with growing up come life lessons. So, here’s twenty things I learnt before my twentieth birthday last december. 1.... Continue Reading →
Sometimes, I feel like I am too passionate. Too often my teeth are clenched tight, as if I am afraid that if I loosen my jaw, my thoughts might escape. I think about a lot of things. Often about art, maybe an idea for a film, sometimes I write a book through my thoughts, and... Continue Reading →
@A.survivor.at.leiden 1 in 10 women and 1 in 100 of men studying at Dutch universities have been raped, according to a recent study by Amnesty International. Whilst the sheer numbers are horrifying to us, the dark truth is that these people are not just statistics: we have deeply painful, lived experiences. I was first raped at... Continue Reading →
In this series, the senior members of BAISmag reflect on their experiences in studying IS so far and provide advice for the incoming first-year students. This week, Editor-in-Chief Rosalie de Beus shares her experiences and revelations regarding the “expectations vs reality” of her first year at Leiden University Campus The Hague. I’ve been looking forward... Continue Reading →
The arrival of the month of June is not only marked by longer lasting days and shorter nights, but also by the appearance of rainbow flags everywhere. We can see them waving from flagpoles and hanging on the side of buildings. There’s no doubt about it: Pride Month is here. The rainbow flag is used... Continue Reading →
With summer break on the horizon, you may find yourself with more time on your hands. So why not - in the spirit of pride month - watch a movie or series with LGBTQ+ main characters? Here are some popular movies, to get you started: “Love, Simon”, “Call Me By Your Name”, or “Alex Strangelove”. ... Continue Reading →
To no one's surprise, gaming has seen a sharp increase during the pandemic. However, the explosive popularity of Animal Crossing and similar games (such as Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon) has been especially notable, as I, and many of my friends, have explicitly bought a Nintendo Switch to play the game for goodness sake. It's... Continue Reading →
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