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 →
"You kill the chicken to scare the monkey"
Whether you’re a new first year, or a second or even third year who has spent most of their studies online, the past semester might have been a bit daunting. With the size of IS, it’s a little intimidating to meet so many new people. So how to go about making friends? Exactly: through the... Continue Reading →
In November, we wrote about the “turbulent saga” that the Netherlands was facing as its four main political parties were failing to form a coalition government, leaving the Netherlands without a government for almost a year. However, recent negotiations, which began on 5th December, seem to have yielded concrete results. The VVD, CDA, D66, and... Continue Reading →
The South and Southeast Asia region stretches from Afghanistan to the Philippines, covering almost ⅓ of the world population and is a region that is culturally, economically, and historically diverse. This diversity is at the heart of the SSEA region, putting mainstream perspectives into question while broadening your horizons and understanding of the world. The... Continue Reading →
The Russia/Eurasia area is a region within International Studies that focuses on post-Soviet countries. It should be taken into account that the lectures within our region have the main focus on Russia, and Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Eastern Europe are only a small aspect of our region. Still, we’ve had discussions from Siberian culture... Continue Reading →
While I am not a North American student, I am an American. I grew up in multicultural Miami, reflecting my first-generation, multicultural upbringing. While I have been very surprised by how much the students of IS know about the U.S., there still lie a lot of misconceptions and generalizations. The United States is a superpower,... Continue Reading →
When I started IS, I was already predisposed to choosing the MENA region as I am half Tunisian and wanted to learn more about the politics and culture of the region. Having studied at a French school in Tunisia until I was fourteen, I had mainly learned about France - but not about its colonial... Continue Reading →
Following Leiden University’s decision to install scanners on top of classroom and lecture hall entries, numerous students grew worried that their privacy might be at stake. The University has tried to clear out many of the doubts revolving around the scanners in an email to all students sent a few weeks ago. It explained that... Continue Reading →
Latin America is a diverse region full of tensions and contrasts. It has an extremely rich culture that is often undermined by stereotypes, including narco-trafficking and gang violence. While it is one of the most unequal regions in the world and acknowledging its struggles is important, studying this area will also reveal its beauty. A... Continue Reading →
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