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What to do if...
The admission process and requirements varies depending on your academic program as well as your current residence and nationality. The process and requirements for each group are very well explained on the website of Leiden University: (www.leidenuniv.nl/en/studyinleiden/practical/admission.html). Read carefully to find out what applies to your situation.
Note: enrollment at the university after your arrival is the final step before starting your studies. The International Office (IO) will invite you for an information session. It is very important to attend this session as necessary appointments (e.g. with the town hall) will be made during this session.
....you_have_accommodation_to_offer_You can post an advertisement on the housing page of the ISN-R website, Roofs (www.stichtingroofs.nl/roofs_en) and Kamernet (www.kamernet.nl) and other agencies. You can also print out advertisements and hang them on the bold boards in the university buildings. On these very same spots, you can also look out for advertisements for students who are looking for accommodation.
Here is a general student-friendly explanation for the Dutch grading system:
10 = perfect, mark for the tutor, normally not given to students
9.5 = almost perfect, rarely given to students
9.0 = outstanding performance
8.5 = very good performance, usually the highest mark given to students
8.0 = good performance
7.5 = adequate performance
7.0 = clear pass
6.5 = pass
6.0 = low pass
5.5 = marginal pass
5.0 = marginal fail
< 5.0 = clear fail
My fellow (Dutch) colleagues often call them by their first name, but that is not usual in my culture and I don`t feel comfortable doing so.
It is always okay to approach you professor or any other university staff members with Mr. or Mrs. If they prefer to be called by their first name, they will indicate so, otherwise you can approach them in a way you are comfortable with.
If you are accepted into an English-language program, it is not at all acceptable for your instructors to communicate in any other language than English. In case you find yourself in this situation, don`t be afraid and let the instructor know immediately. If this problem persists, you can inform the Study Advisor of your faculty. Also, the ISN-R board members are more than willing to always hear you out, give advice and act on problems if there`s a need for that. If you have language-related or any other issues, feel free to contact us.
What to do if...
Contact the international counselor, Mrs. Geraldine O’Connor (gp.oconnor@ics.leidenuniv.nl), a native English speaker and psychologist who offers individual counseling for students experiencing personal, emotional, interpersonal or similar problems.
Contact the international student counselor, Mr. Len Buis (lj.buis@ics.leidenuniv.nl) who can advise on problems which foreign students may encounter in Leiden. He has walk-in consultation on Monday-Friday 15.50 – 16.30h. Here are some of the topics he can be addressed for: legal matters, complaint and appeal procedures, finances, study delay or cancelling your enrollment due to special circumstances.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us and we will answer it for you!!!
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