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Who we are and what we stand for

"By International Students, for International Students"

That is the motto of ISN-R. The importance of this is very clear to our organization, since we believe that one cannot represent the best interests of the international students, nor know the extent of their problems and the way these affect student life if they are not an international student themselves.

As the official representation body of international students within Leiden University, we aim to make the voices and needs of international students heard within this institution. We wish to facilitate understanding, not only between Leiden University and its international student community, but also among students themselves. We use our expertise to advise both international students and university officials when our opinion is solicited but also when the need arises, to ensure a bright future for both the international students and the university with its plans of internationalization. We use our influence and our experience to help with problems and issues that the international students encounter as well as devise novel ways to deal with existing areas that require improvement. We consider it our duty to ensure that the information flow towards the international students is accurate and adequate and take steps to compile it when we find it lacking. We hope that the experience of the international students is enhanced through the activities we organize and through the support we offer.

Most importantly, one word defines us: Solidarity. Together we can. Together we are strong. Join the circle.

Objectives 2008/2009

Increase awareness of ISN-R among international and Dutch students and staff within the university.
Finalize the interviews of our "Academic Information Book" project, try to improve and unify the regulations regarding academics among all faculties abd provide students and staff with this information.
Provide academic, practical, cultural and social information to students through are various "What to do if...." projects.
Help students to develop new skills through our committees, open to all students of the Leiden University.
Increase the activities in our Common Room to provide students with the opportunities to socialize in a friendly atmosphere, meet new people and share interests.
Provide more opportunities to engage in stimulating activities, participate in interesting, educational and social events
Make and keep big events withitn the University, such as the EL-CID week, international-friendly.

ISN-R is there for you to support you in time of need, guide you when questions arise and tries to provide you with as many tools as possible to perform well in your studies and enjoy your student life in Leiden. Do not hesitate to E-mail us at anytime.

Accomplishments

With the support of our Movie Club, the first Leids International short Film Festival (LIsFE) was organized in May 2009.
We have started a "What to do if..." section in the university newspaper Mare, to answer FAQs.
Since January 2009, ISN-R gained a seat in Bres, the tenants organization of SLS, to speak on behalf of the international students.
Creation of a Theatre Group in English and its first production in April 2008, followed by its 2nd production in May 2009.
With the input of over 200 students, the first Cultural Festival, organized in May 2007, was a great success and was to be repeated in 2008 and 2009.
After months of negotiations and the support of former Rector Magnificus, Prof.Dr.D.D.Breimer, the Common Room was opened in February 2007
Initiated the process of translating information in the university libraries to English.

History

It was in October 2005 when Dimi Alexiou and Piarella Peralta met for the very first time and decided to set up an organization for international students in Leiden University. The purpose of existing organizations orientated towards international students at the time was almost purely social and there was great need for an organization that would offer the international students all-round support. The time was ripe for change as our University was moving ever forward into an era of internationalization under the protective wing and visionary gaze of its current Rector, Dr. Rector Magnificus Douwe Breimer. In November 2006, after a full year of preparatory work, our organization officially attains its legal statutes and registers its name and logo. We are proud to be part of Leiden University, the oldest in the Netherlands, one of the best in the world. With our presence, Leiden University redefines itself as a beacon for internationalization, a place where great international minds converge and can now find the support they need, with such an organization as part of its infrastructure.

Board 2009/2010

President: Giedre Lesmaityte

Cultural Festival Coordinator: Neda Wassie

Treasurer and Secretary: Yanying Li

PR Officer: Andreea Per

Project Manager: Katharina Hamburger

Academic Officer - Lucia Lenz

Activities Officer: - Sanna Baymani

Newspaper Editor - Brunella Costagliola

Board 2008/2009

President: Grace Chin
Cultural Festival Coordinator: Cristina Verones
Treasurer and Secretary: Xiaofei Zhang
PR-Officer: Aiste Sidlauskaite
Project Manager: Irene Cenni
Academic-Officer: Armelle Lodé
Activities-Officer: Carlos Roos

Board 2007/2008

President: Aleksej Horvat

Cultural Festival Co-ordinator: Katja Perevedentseva

Secretary and Treasurer: Jilvi Niqui

Project-manager: David Nguyen

Cultural-officer: Theo Deligiannakis

PR-officer: Grace Chin

Board 2006/2007

President: Divina Alexiou

Vice-president and Bachelor Representative: Piarella Peralta

Secretary and Treasurer: Jona Mijalkovic

Communications and Activities Officer: Dana Nicolae

Exhange Student Representative: Maria von Gagern