Student Well-being Week 2022
- Date
- Monday 14 November 2022 - Friday 18 November 2022
- Address
- Leiden, The Hague and online
Stay physically and mentally healthy with the Student Well-being Week
As well as gaining academic knowledge, your student days are also about self-development. How can you stay both mentally and physically healthy? During the Student Well-being Week from 14 till 18 November 2022, the university would like to lend you a hand by offering free workshops, sports classes and readings.
Take part in a boxing clinic, learn how to set goals and achieve them, or unwind during a game night. Check out our full programme of over 70 fun activities and register for one or more of them.
Use the event guide or choose from our programme overview
With 70+ activities on offer, choosing might be difficult. In our event guide, we have put all activities into categories. Would you like to relax, work on your career or meet other students? Pick a category and see what activities are available.
Would you rather see our daily overview? Check the programme and register today!
Dutch activities
In addition to our English programme there are also a number of Dutch-spoken activities.
Check out the Dutch programmeProgramme per category
Morning meditation (ENG) - Online
Activity - Get your day off to a good start and join in this morning meditation. Whether you want to learn more about meditation or already have some experience, everyone is welcome. After a brief instruction we will meditate together. There will be time to share our experiences afterwards and we will end with a metta (love-kindness) meditation. The session will be given by Dardan who is a meditation teacher at Rapenburg100 and a student in the Theravada tradition of Ayya Khema.
Date/time: Monday 14 November 09:00-10:00
Location: Online
Register here.
Tote bag painting (NL/ENG) - Leiden/Den Haag
Activity - In this event you can use your creativity by painting tote bags with your own designs. Get creative with paint, markers, and more! During this relaxing activity, you'll have plenty of time to meet other students. Uni-Life will provide all materials; you bring your creativity!
Date/time: Monday 14 November 16:00-17:30
Location: The Hague, Inspiration Lab
Register here.
Date/time: Friday 18 November 15:15-16:45 (ENG)
Location: Leiden, Plexus, Spectrumzaal
Register here
Bouldering (ENG) - The Hague
Activity - Bouldering is a great way to exercise! It is a climbing sport, but unlike sport-climbing (climbing with a rope), bouldering routes are much shorter. This allows you to climb without a rope. A thick fall mat under the wall ensures that you can fall safely.
During the Student Well-being Week, Boulderhal Walhalla will welcome you all for a try-out session in their gym. Their community is very international and includes a lot of students from the many universities of The Hague. Guided by trainers, you will get a short introduction of the basic know-how and safety guidelines. And of course they will be around to help you get to the top!
Date/time: Monday 14 November 19:00-20:30
Location: The Hague, Boulderhal Walhalla
Register here.
Laser tag (ENG/ NL) - Leiden
Activity - Over a series of four rounds, 20 student can battle each other in the basement of Stationplein 107 during a friendly game of laser tag
Date/time: Monday 14 November 19:00-21:00
Location: Leiden, Stationsplein 107
Register here.
Plant cuttings fair (NL/ENG) - Leiden
Sharing session – Plants can have a positive impact on your state of mind and keeping your plants alive can be a great source of pride. Especially if you succeed in taking cuttings from your plants. During the plant cuttings market you can extend your plant family and make other people happy with your cuttings.
Date/time: Tuesday 15 November 14:00-16:00
Location: Hortus Botanicus Leiden, Rapenburg 73 (in their winter garden)
No registration needed.
Book swap (NL/ENG) - Leiden
Activity - It's scientifically proven that reading can help improve your (mental) health. It also can bring inspiration and creativity. Stories are fuel for the brain! Come to the fair, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, look around and swap your own books for others.
This workshop is hosted by POPcorner FSW.
Date/time: Tuesday 15 November 16:00-19:00
Location: Leiden, Pieter de la Court Building - ground floor.
No registration needed.
Food for Thought: the importance of friendship (ENG) - Leiden
Activity/Dinner - Join us for a potluck dinner! During 'Food for Thought', we will get together in a small group over dinner and chat about topics that are important to students. Gathering around a table is an important social activity, and whilst food sustains our body, conversation can sustain our minds. Are you interested in getting together and talking about the meaning and importance of friendship? Then bring along your best dish and join us for a shared dinner!
If you have any allergies, please let us know via the registration form.
Date/time: Tuesday 15 November - 18:30-20:30
Location: Leiden, Rapenburg 100
Register here.
Cooking workshop comfort food (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop - The life of a student is already hectic and expensive enough. It can therefore be quite challenging to take time out of your busy schedule to cook. However, cooking can actually be a fun and relaxing way to take care of yourself during the winter and the upcoming exam season.
During this cooking class, we will cook simple, budget friendly and delicious comfort food together. Come by to cook with us and to enjoy a delicious and comforting meal!
This workshop is organized by POPcorner Student Panel of Humanities.
Date/time: Tuesday 15 November - 17:00-19:00
Location: The Hague, Beehive in the common room
Register here.
Theatre workshop: the power of expression (ENG) - Leiden
Workshop - What do the theater disciplines acting, singing and dancing have to do with verbal and non-verbal communication and presentation? The answer is simple: Everything. As with acting, singing and dance, in a presentation you give form to the concepts and ideas that you want to convey to your public. The aim of the workshop is to investigate and develop the participants verbal and non-verbal communication and presentation skills. Concepts such as space, dynamics, tempo, breath, posture and 'landing' your information form the basis of the workshop.
Date/time: Wednesday 16 November - 13:15-14:45
Location: Leiden, Lipsiuis in LAK toneelstudio 2.33
Register here.
Theatre workshop: playing with your devils (ENG) - Leiden
Workshop - Does the idea of talking in front of a group of unknown people or friends fill you with dread? Do you worry about forgetting what you want to say, or not knowing how to deal with your nerves? If so, then this workshop may be just what you need. To be begin you’ll be invited to briefly share your challenges and fears about speaking in front of others. The rest of the workshop will focus on addressing the issues in a physical, creative and fun way using methods from the visual and performing arts.
And what, you may ask, will you take away from this workshop?
- A clearer picture of where you are at the moment and where you want to be.
- A better understanding of your own expectations of yourself.
- Simple, concrete tips that you can use to turn your chaotic little devils into willing playmates.
Date/time: Wednesday 16 November - 15:15-16:45
Location: Leiden, Lipsiuis in LAK toneelstudio 2.33
Register here.
Opening art exhibition 'Perspective' (ENG) - The Hague
Event – The PERSPECTIVE project looks to address the concept of successfulness. What does it mean to be the ‘perfect student’, to be ‘successful’ at university and later in life? It explores perfectionism, setting expectations, performance pressure and more.
Date/time: Wednesday 16 November 16:30-19:00
Location: The Hague, Wijnhaven Library
You don’t have to register for this event.
Silent retreat (ENG) - Leiden
Activity - Do you feel the time has come to take a silent moment away from your daily routines and constant encounters? Take an afternoon break and join us for a short silent retreat at Rapenburg 100. We will do a variety of mindful meditations and enjoy a silent walk. We will then gather to share our experiences and insights. A silent retreat is a great way to maintain your mindfulness. For this retreat we do recommend that you already have some affinity with mindfulness practice.
Date/time: Thursday 17 November 14:00-17:00
Location: Leiden, Rapenburg 100
Register here.
Perceptual drawing with charcoal (ENG) - Leiden
Activity - Perceptual Drawing is intended for anyone who is interested in learning how to draw. It comes from the idea that drawing is a discipline. That it is teachable, learnable and should be accessible to anyone interested in a carefully organised and structured investigation of the drawing process.
We learn to draw from observation. The workshop will help you develop insights into the mechanisms of visual perception, how the individual components of the drawing relate to the whole, and compositional organisation. The materials used will be charcoal on paper.
Date/time: Thursday 17 November 14:00-16:30
Locatie: Leiden, LAKatelier studio 1.44
Register here.
Creative Exchange meet-up (ENG) - The Hague
Drinks - What creative, unusual or other type of skill would you love to learn? What skills could you share with other people?
Your student days are a time of learning and connection. Your studies will provide you with a wealth of academic skills. But maybe you also want to learn other interesting and amazing skills outside your curriculum. Would you love to become a chess master, apply beautiful henna, develop painting skills or learn about astrology? Then join us for a meet-up and exchange creative ideas and skills.
This workshop is organized by POPcorner The Hague.
Date/time: Thursday 17 November 16:00-18:00
Location: The Hague, Beehive (POPCorner)
Register here.
Game night: Werewolves (ENG) - The Hague
Activity - Taking a break from time to time is one of the most important ways in which we can improve our well-being. Is there a better way of taking a break from your busy schedule than by getting together with peers for a game night?
During this game night, we will play the spooky game of Werewolves. Are you able to survive the night or will you fall prey to one of the town’s hungry werewolves? Sign up and find out!
This workshop is organized by POPcorner Student Panel of Humanities.
Date/time: Thursday 17 November 19:00-21:00
Location: The Hague, Beehive - Common room
Register here.
International night: Statements (ENG) - Leiden
Evening event - It is important to talk about the personal well-being of students. This is why the Student Wellbeing Team would like to open up the conversation with a 'Crossing the line' event. With a small group, we will discuss different statements and see who can relate by whether or not people cross the line. Get rid of the taboo and help each other.
Date/time: Thursday 17 november 19:30-21:00
Location: Leiden, Plexus - Spectrumzaal
Register here.
Knitting (ENG) - The Hague
Activity - Do you love knitting or crocheting? Or have you always wanted to learn but never had the opportunity? Join local knitting club 'The Yarn Club' on Friday from 16:00 till 18:00 at the Beehive. We are a student-run club that meets once a week to knit, crochet, talk, drink tea, and occasionally eat cake. We are open to both beginners and advanced knitters/crocheters, and we look forward to seeing you there. If you are a first timer, we will provide you with knitting/crocheting materials..
Date/time: Friday 18 November 16:00-18:00
Location: The Hague, Beehive- common room
Register here.
Pub quiz (ENG) - Leiden
Activity - Sign up for this pub quiz where you can enjoy the atmosphere at student-association Quintus. Compete in groups on various topics such as films, sports, music, well-being, the city of Leiden and much more... Join us on 15th and who knows, you just might have all the answers!
You just need to sign up individually and you will be placed in one of the pub quiz groups.
This activity is hosted by student association A.L.S.V. Quintus as part of the joint Student Well-being Declaration.
Date/time: Tuesday 15 November 20:30-22:00
Locatie: Leiden, A.L.S.V. Quintus in de Singelzaal
Register here.
Cats & crafts (ENG/NL) - Leiden
Activity - Do you find creative activities relaxing? Or perhaps the sound of purring cats is enough… At ‘Cats & crafts’ you can experience both at the same time! There will be drawing materials like mandala colouring pages, colours by number and plain paper, pencils/markers, and of course: the presence of eight fluffy cats.
Sophie cat café is a place in Leiden where you can enjoy delicious coffee and cakes in a cosy living room atmosphere in the company of eight lovely cats who have found their golden basket in the café.
Date/time: Wednesday 16 November 14:30-16:00
Location: Sophie kattencafe, Haarlemmerstraat 241 in Leiden
Register here.
Cats & coffee (ENG/NL) - Leiden
Activity - Cats and coffee: it’s all in the name! This cat café is a place in Leiden where you can enjoy delicious coffee (among other drinks) and tasty cakes in a cosy living room atmosphere in the company of eight sweet cats, who have found their golden basket in the café. Come along, plop down on the sofa or in a lounge chair and experience what a positive effect the presence of cats has on your well-being!
Date/time: Thursday 17 November 14:30-16:00
Location: Sophie Kattencafé, Haarlemmerstraat 241 in Leiden
Register here.
Cats & cards (ENG/NL) - Leiden
Activity - Fancy a game of cards this Friday afternoon? Whilst being surrounded by friendly cats and enjoying a free drink and snack? Then sign up now for this Cats & cards activity! Besides regular card games, you can also play Exploding kittens (the card game!). Feel free to bring your own card game to play with fellow students. Just let us know in the comments section of the registration form which game you will bring!
Sophie cat café is a place in Leiden where you can enjoy delicious coffee and cakes in a cosy living room atmosphere in the company of eight lovely cats who have found their golden basket in the café.
Date/time: Friday 18 November 14:30-16:00
Location: Sophie kattencafé, Haarlemmerstraat 241 in Leiden
Register here.
Play pool or darts (ENG) - Leiden
Activity - How about a fun game of pool? The aim of the game is to pot all the balls within a set period of time. Just get the right balls into the right pockets and make sure the white ball stays on the table. Lots of fun and a relaxing way to roll into the weekend.
If pool isn't for you but you're still up for a game, there are also darts boards available. Take aim and enjoy yourself!
Sign up individually, indicate if you prefer pool or darts and you will be placed in a group.
Date/time: Friday 18 November 16:00-18:00
Locatie: Poolcentrum het Levendaal, Levendaal 152 te Leiden
Register here.
Ice skating (ENG/NL) - Leiden
Activity - Now that it’s getting colder, staying active is especially important to counter all those cozy hours spent inside. And ice skating is the perfect fun activity to do just that! Whether you are a pro who has been ice skating since you could walk, or it’s your first time on the ice – grab your friends, roommates or take yourself out and make your way to the ice skating rink!
This activity is hosted by student association DAC as part of the joint Student Well-being Declaration.
Date/time: Thursday 17 November 20:15-21:45
Location: Leiden
Register here.
Bake & babbles (ENG/ NL) - Leiden
Activity - Come bake with members of the board of Collegium Musicum! This student association focuses on performing classical music and putting on great concerts. But sometimes some "gezellig" downtime is needed. And what better way to achieve this than by baking? You will bake in small groups at the homes of board members, joined by (other) members of Collegium Musicum. Sign up and have a good time whilst enjoy some tasty snacks.
This activity is hosted by student association Collegium Musicum as part of the joint Student Well-being Declaration.
Date/time: Thursday 17 November 19:30-22:30
Location: various locations in Leiden
Register here.
Walk & talks (ENG) - Leiden/The Hague
Activity - Walking is both relaxing and healthy. So let's get together with a group of fellow students to have a good chat whilst walking a pleasant route through Leiden or The Hague, near one of the faculties of Leiden University. This activity is offered multiple times in the Well-being week at various faculties.
Date/time: Tuesday 15 November 13:15-14:00
Location: Leiden, starting at Lipsius in front of the building
Register here.
Date/time: Wednesday 16 November 13:15-14:00
Location: The Hague, in front of the Wijnhaven building
Register here.
Date/time: Friday 18 November 13:15-14:00
Location: Leiden, LUMC entrance
Register here.
Leiden City Walks (ENG) - Leiden
Activity - Let’s walk and talk during this 1-hour city walk. An ideal way to relax and stretch your legs whilst meeting other people and enjoying the beauty of Leiden. You will be accompanied by a tour guide who knows a lot about the city.
Leiden developed along the banks of the river Rhine where a fortress was situated and counts had settled. Whilst walking along the numerous Leiden canals and through alms house courtyards, your guide will sketch a portrait of bygone times when commerce and the cloth industry thrived, Dutch painters flourished and the university was founded.
Time/date: Monday 14 November 13:15-14:30
Location: Leiden, gather at the entrance of the Plexus building.
Register here.
Time/date: Thursday 17 November 13:15-14:30
Location: Leiden, gather at the entrance of the Plexus building.
Register here.
Bouldering (ENG) - The Hague
Activity - Bouldering is a great way to exercise! It is part of the climbing sports, but unlike sport-climbing (climbing with a rope), bouldering routes are much shorter. This allows you to climb without a rope. A thick fall mat under the wall ensures that you can fall safely.
During the Student Well-being Week, Boulderhal Walhalla will welcome you all for a try-out session in their gym. Their community is very international and includes a lot of students from the many universities of The Hague. Guided by trainers, you will get a short introduction of the basic know-how and safety guidelines. And of course they will be around to help you get to the top!
Date/time: Monday 14 November 19:00-20:30
Location: The Hague, Boulderhal Walhala
Register here.
Laser tag (ENG)/NL) - Leiden
Activity - Over a series of four rounds, 20 student can battle each other in the basement of Stationplein 107 during a friendly game of lasertag.
Date/time: Monday 14 November 19:00-21:00
Location: Leiden, Stationsplein 107
Register here
Yoga (ENG) - The Hague/Leiden
Workout - Power yoga is a powerful and dynamic form of yoga that has been derived from Ashtanga Yoga. It was first developed in the 1930s.
In Power Yoga physical poses are adopted in succession, all the time supported by breathing techniques. Poses take the form of a series which can vary from lesson to lesson. Each series forms a dynamic whole which is reminiscent in style to a work-out. By focusing attention on your movement and breathing and being aware of your body, you achieve an effect similar to that achieved by runners. During a series you adopt standing, sitting and lying poses one after another.
Would you like to try Power yoga? Register and give it a try! See you on the mat!
Date/time: Tuesday 15 November 12:00-13:00
Locatie: The Hague, Sportcentrum Beehive
Register here.
Date/ time: Wednesday 16 November 09:30-10:30
Locatie: Leiden, Universitair sportcentrum
Register here.
(Kick)boxing Clinic (ENG)- The Hague & Leiden
Sport - Do you follow Rico Verhoeven's matches? Then come and try kickboxing for yourself! It is a combination of kicks on the cushions and boxing techniques with gloves. This class is suitable for beginners and will touch upon technique training, strength and cardio interval training. Gloves and knee pads will be made available.
Date/time: Thursday 17 November 17:00-18:00
Location: The Hague, Sportcentre Beehive.
Register here.
Date/time: Friday 18 November 09:30-10:30
Locatie: Leiden, University Sports Centre (USC)
Register here.
Kangoo Jump sports clinic (ENG) - Leiden
Sport - Do you want to work on your health in a fun way and are you looking for a lesson with a lot of variety? Then join Kangoo Jump! In this lesson you will wear our special Kangoo Jump shoes, which will feel like having two small trampolines under your feet. In these classes you burn a lot of calories with minimal strain on your joints and spine. We hope to see you there! Tip: bring long cotton socks.
Date/time: Monday 14 November, 09:30-10:30
Locatie: Leiden, University Sports Centre (USC)
Register
X-core workout (ENG) - Leiden
Sport - With XCORE (= extreme core) you will train your abs in a completely different way! It is an ultimate core (back, abdominal and hip muscles) workout using the XCO shaker, a red tube that contains a moving mass of granules.
At the beginning and at the end of every movement, the XCO shaker provides extra stress to the muscles and connective tissue throughout the body. This special effect is known as "Reactive Impact" and offers you the best training for your core. XCORE ensures a strong lower back, reduces susceptibility to injuries, improves coordination and overall balance and improves your core stability, which you will also benefit from in other sports.
Date/time: Tuesday 15 November 09:30-10:30
Locatie: Leiden, University Sports Centre (USC)
Register here.
Pole Fitness sports clinic (ENG) - Leiden
Sport - Get ready for some pole dancing – but in a sporty way. Pole fitness is an ideal way to combine sport with creativity. This clinic is all about spectacular spins and extraordinary techniques that make you feel amazing, graceful movements and a great deal of fun. You will improve your fitness, increase muscle strength, get a better sense of rhythm and become more self-confident. Be sure to give it a try!
Date/time: Thursday 17 November, 09:30-10:30
Locatie: Leiden, University Sports Centre (USC)
Register here.
Workshop: Character strengths and resilience (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop - Are you aware of your strengths? During this workshop, you will learn about your character strengths and build on your resilience. You will explore your well-being and we will invite you to get to know yourself better. Would you like to learn about the unique aspects of yourself and others? Register for this workshop and boost your resilience with strengths!
This workshop is hosted by Siggie for Student.
Date/time: Tuesday 15 November, 11:00-12:00
Location: The Hague
Register here.
Workshop: Discover your qualities for the job market (ENG) - Leiden
Workshop - Who am I and what are my strengths? Two important questions we’ll dive into this workshop. You will also look at the first steps to take when looking for a part-time job, full-time job or internship and how to take those steps with confidence.
Date/time: Friday 18 November, 10:30-12:30
Location: Leiden, KOG AQ28
Register here.
Workshop: Decision making: creating life by your own design (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop - Decision-making is the central mechanism through which we create our personal and professional lives. But while we are making our decisions, there are numerous underlying elements that influence that process. Our unique environment and the players in it, our mindset, emotions, rationality, the challenges we encounter, and our personal toolbox. They all impact our ability to achieve our goals in supportive and discouraging ways and consequently our ability to create our happiness and success.
By taking a closer look and understanding how these influences specifically impact our decision-making and life path, we can direct them towards a place that aligns with our personal need and desires. We can cherish the influences that support us in reaching our goals and develop solutions for the ones that work against us.
Date/time: Wednesday 16 November, 14:15-16:45
Location: The Hague
Register here.
Workshop: From stress to succes (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop - Many students suffer from stress: perfectionism, fear of failure, chronic worrying, presentation stress ... It does not necessarily lead to bad performance, but it sure doesn’t feel nice. Luckily, you can learn to control your thoughts and emotions and change your behavior.
In this workshop, six steps to reduce stress will be presented. In addition, you will learn about the brain. You will hear about dendrites, the crackling sound of firing neurons, blind people seeing with their tongue ... It’s going to be fun and informative!
Date/time: Friday 18 November 11:15-12:45
Location: The Hague, Wijnhaven zaal 3.16
Register here.
Workshop: How to handle career stress (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop - Finding a new job can be both an exciting and stressful time. In this workshop, you will discover where pressure comes from and learn how to handle it. You will also look at the first steps to take when looking for a part-time job, full-time job or internship and how to take those steps with confidence.
Date/time: 15 November, 15:15-17:15
Location: The Hague, Wijnhaven, room 'Spaanse trappen'
Register here.
Upgrade your CV & motivation letter (ENG) - Online
Workshop - Presenting yourself clearly and effectively is an essential part of applying for work. In this workshop, you will get a clear picture of how you can properly display your knowledge, skills and competences in your CV and in your motivation letter.
During the workshop you will get many examples and practical tips, so that by the end you will know how to attract the attention of employers in order to be invited for an interview! You will learn how employers scan your CV and how to show them what you want them to see.
Date/time: Thursday 17 November, 16:00-17:00
Location: online
Register here.
Workshop: Public speaking (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop -This event aims to normalise public speaking. We all know it – tightness in the chest, sweaty hands, rapid heartbeat and forgettting what we wanted to say. Whether we're giving a big speech, a short classroom presentation or trying to convince the waiter to give us a free beer: Public speaking is incredibly prevalent. In this class, we will teach you tricks on how to overcome these sensations and get your point across clearly, quickly and, most importantly, memorably. Our goal is that at the end of the session, you will feel more secure and open about speaking in public and sharing your opinions with others!
Date/time: Friday 18 November, 15:15-16:45
Location: The Hague, Wijnhaven zaal 3.12A/B
Register here.
Workshop: Challenges for growth (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop - While making our decisions and creating our life path, we encounter experiences that sometimes make it difficult to achieve our personal and professional goals – our challenges. Even though challenges are often seen as something we’d like to get away from, they represent perfect opportunities for us to grow, to develop new skillsets, to learn about ourselves and the world, and to learn how to take charge of our life regardless of what gets thrown our way.
If we listen and deal with the challenge in the context in which it arises, we will no longer have to deal with it in a different context in the future. The moment a challenge enters our awareness is the most powerful moment to deal with it. Becoming aware of a challenge and developing approaches to manage it makes us feel freer and confident. We will have more time, energy and mental room to spend on enjoying our experiences, achieving goals, and creating life by our own design.
Date/time: Monday 14 November 14:15-16:45
Location: The Hague
Register here.
Getting motivated for self-study (ENG) - Leiden
Workshop - Do you find it hard to push yourself to study? Do you spend less time on self-study than you would like to? In this workshop, you will work on what is holding you back and explore how to motivate yourself to do what it is you want and need to do.
Date/time: Tuesday 15 November, 16:00-18:00
Location: Leiden, Plexus, 'Spectrum' room
Register here
Successfully integrating in a post-COVID world (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop - The COVID period has been a crazy, unique experience filled with uncertainty, restrictions, and many new and unexpected challenges. Young people have had little room, opportunity and resources to properly process the experience. As a result, many of them are (re)entering university life with unresolved baggage, emotions, and challenges that negatively impact their mental health and ability to successfully integrate into university life.
In this workshop, you can de-stress and connect with fellow students about your COVID experiences and challenges. As a group, you will work towards reframing your COVID challenges into opportunities through interactive, non-judgmental, peer-to-peer exchanges. You will also develope personalised and practical tools and approaches to help you move through your COVID challenges with confidence. This will in turn help you to understand and process your experiences and successfully integrate back into a post-COVID world.
Date/time: Wednesday 16 November 10:15-12:45
Location: The Hague
Register here.
Date/time: Friday 18 November, 13:00-15:30
Location: Leiden, Plexus in spectrumzaal
Register here.
Workshop: Decision making: creating life by your own design (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop - Decision-making is the central mechanism through which we create our personal and professional lives. But while we are making our decisions, there are numerous underlying elements that influence that process. Our unique environment and the players in it, our mindset, emotions, rationality, the challenges we encounter, and our personal toolbox. These all impact our ability to achieve our goals in supportive or discouraging ways, and consequently infleunce our ability to create our happiness and success.
By taking a closer look and understanding how these influences specifically impact our decision-making and life path, we can direct them towards a place that aligns with our personal needs and desires. We can cherish the influences that support us in reaching our goals and develop solutions for the ones that work against us.
Date/time: Wednesday 16 November 14:15-16:45
Location: The Hague
Register here.
Workshop: Calming your nervous system with the self-soothing map (ENG) - Leiden
Workshop - Design your own map to navigate the difficult moments in life. Facilitated by psychologist Ishana Durante-Bose, the map integrates different psychological tools and steps to self-regulate. Are you longing for some more calm in your life? Then don’t hesitate and join this workshop!
Date/time: Wednesday 16 November, 17:15-18:45
Locatie: Leiden, Rapenburg 100
Register here.
Workshop: Public speaking (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop -This event will aim to normalise public speaking. We all know it – tightness in the chest, sweaty hands, a rapid heartbeat and forgetting what we wanted to say. Whether we're giving a big speech, a short classroom presentation or trying to convince the waiter to give us a free beer: Public speaking is incredibly prevalent. In this class, we will teach you tricks on how to overcome these sensations and bring your point across clearly, fast and, most importantly, memorably. Our goal is that by the end of the session, you will feel more secure and open about speaking in public and sharing your opinions with others!
Date/time: Friday 18 November 15:15-16:45
Location: The Hague, Wijnhaven zaal 3.12A/B
Register here.
Workshop: Character strengths and resilience (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop - Are you aware of your strengths? During this workshop, you will learn about your character strengths and build on your resilience. You will explore your well-being and we will invite you to get to know yourself better. Would you like to learn about the unique aspects of yourself and others? Register for this workshop and boost your resilience with strengths!
This workshop is hosted by Siggie for Student.
Date/time: Tuesday 15 November 11:00-12:00
Location: The Hague
Register here.
Workshop time-management (ENG) - Leiden
Workshop - In preparation for this workshop, we will ask you to keep a time log for one week. The aim is for you to keep track of how you spend your time, on an hourly basis.
When you join the workshop, make sure to have your diary and an overview of all your study tasks for the coming period to hand. During the workshop we can then get down to designing a realistic schedule.
Date/time: Friday 18 November 13:30-15:00
Locatie: Sterrewacht C002, Leiden
Register here.
The Well-being booster: positive emotions (ENG/NL) - Leiden
Workshop - Do you want to learn more about the science of well-being? And how to become more aware of all the positive things in your life? Then this well-being booster workshop is for you! We will dive into the research on positive psychology, find out what makes humans flourish, and check in with your own well-being through multiple playful exercises.
Date/time: Monday 14 November 11:15-13:00 - Engels
Location: Leiden, Lipsius room 131
Register here.
Date/time: Thursday 17 November 11:15-13:00 – Nederlands
Location: Leiden, PJ Veth zaal 0.06
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Date/time: Friday 18 November 11:15-13:00 – Nederlands
Location: Leiden, Lipius zaal 130
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Workshop: Challenges for growth (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop - While making our decisions and creating our life path, we encounter experiences that sometimes make it difficult to achieve our personal and professional goals – our challenges. Even though challenges are often seen as something we’d like to get away from, they represent perfect opportunities for us to grow, to develop new skillsets, to learn about ourselves and the world, and to learn how to take charge of our life regardless of what gets thrown our way.
If we listen and deal with the challenge in the context in which it arises, we will no longer have to deal with it in a different context in the future. The moment a challenge enters our awareness is the most powerful moment to deal with it. Becoming aware of a challenge and developing approaches to manage it makes us feel freer and confident. We will have more time, energy and mental room to spend on enjoying our experiences, achieving goals, and creating life by our own design.
Date/time: Monday 14 November 14:15-16:45
Location: The Hague
Register here.
Creating life with courage: managing your fears (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop - Relying on courage allows for better decision making. But a lot of people still base their decisions on feelings of fear. So how can you make decisions from a place of courage rather than a place of fear? In this workshop, you'll connect with your fellow students and learn more about the hidden opportunities our fears represent. You will also develope practical tools to help manage your fears and turn them into courage.
Date/time: Thursday 17 November 10:15-12:45
Location: the Hague
Register here.
Workshop: How to sleep better for more resilience (ENG) - Leiden/The Hague
Workshop - The importance of sleep for our (mental) health and performance is often quite underestimated. Sleep has been seen as the third pillar of health, next to exercise and nutrition. But actually, sleep is not a pillar but the very foundation of health. Sleeping well is essential for feeling well and staying on top of the demands of being a university student. In this workshop, you will learn the theory behind sleep and get practical recommendations on how to sleep better.
English
Date/time: Thursday 17 November 15:15-16:45
Location: Den Haag, Schouwburgstraat room A202
Register here.
Workshop: how to strengthen social bonds and avoid loneliness (ENG) - Leiden
Workshop - Being an (international) student, away from home, can sometimes be a harsh reality: loneliness, homesickness, difficulty making friends, cultural differences. At the same time, one of the many joys of being a student is that you get to meet new people from all over the world. But how can we make sure that these relationships last and we don't end up alone?
Let's meet and discuss:
- How can we connect with others and create meaningful relationships with them? How can we give our relationships a real chance without sabotaging the connection?
- What are the DO's and DON'Ts for authentic and deep relationships?
- How can we deal with cultural differences?
- How can we cope with loneliness, homesickness, nostalgia and with the distance from home, family and friends?
- How can we avoid feeling lonely, lost and isolated?
- How can we settle down and integrate in our new environment (city, work, etc)?
Let's meet and master the art of connecting!
Date/time: Wednesday 16 November, 11:15-12:45
Location: Leiden
Register here.
Successfully integrating in a post-COVID world (ENG) - Leiden/The Hague
Workshop - The COVID period has been a crazy, unique experience filled with uncertainty, restrictions, and many new and unexpected challenges. Young people have had little room, opportunity and resources to properly process the experience. As a result, many of them are (re)entering university life with unresolved baggage, emotions, and challenges that negatively impact their mental health and ability to successfully integrate into university life.
In this workshop, you can de-stress and connect with fellow students about your COVID experiences and challenges. As a group, you will work towards reframing your COVID challenges into opportunities through interactive, non-judgmental, peer-to-peer exchanges. You will also develope personalised and practical tools and approaches to help you move through your COVID challenges with confidence. This will in turn help you to understand and process your experiences and successfully integrate back into a post-COVID world.
Date/time: Wednesday 16 November 10:15-12:45
Location: The Hague
Register here.
Date/time: Friday 18 November 13:00-15:30
Location: Leiden, Plexus in spectrumzaal
Register here.
Be at ease: breaking taboos in mental health (ENG) - Leiden
Workshop - 75% of mental problems develop before the age of 25. Why are we so vulnerable at this age? And why is there such a taboo on mental health? @ease is a non-profit organisation that offers young people the chance to talk about their problems for free, anonymously, and without a waiting list. In this workshop, we want to discuss and normalise talking about mental health problems.
Date/time: Monday 14 November 11:30-12:30
Location: Leiden, KOG room A0.14
Register here.
Lecture: finally peace in my head (ENG) - Online
Interactieve reading - During the week, you may feel dominated by your schedule. Your week is often fully planned with lectures, work groups, classes and everything that comes with it. And your weekend is sometimes no different. Your social life, sports, family and so on: everything makes a claim on your attention. Such an active life can seem fun for a while, but it also takes its toll. At first, you might become overstimulated. Then your attention span shortens and you feel increasingly irritable. Eventually, you can't take it anymore: extreme fatigue sets in, and sometimes even worse. How can you regain your mental calm?
Date/time: Thursday 17 November 14:15-15:15
Locatie: Online
Register here.
Lecture Defeating your inner critic (ENG) - Online
Interactive lecture - The "inner critic" is a voice and feeling that can undermine us and infiltrate our wellbeing. It keeps us fighting and stuck in one place. In this lecture we will journey from psychoanalysis through the meditation wisdoms of Ayya Khema and other methods to finally understand and disarm the inner critic, through mindful investigation and contemplative exercises.
Date/time: Friday 18 November 10:15-11:15
Location: Online
Register here.
Workshop: Calming your nervous system with the self-soothing map (ENG) - Leiden
Workshop - Design your own map to navigate the difficult moments in life. Facilitated by psychologist Ishana Durante-Bose, the map integrates different psychological tools and steps to self-regulate. Are you longing for some more calm in your life? Then don’t hesitate and join this workshop!
Date/time: Wednesday 16 November 17:15-18:45
Location: Leiden, Rapenburg 100
Register here.
Workshop time-management (ENG) - Leiden
Workshop - In preparation for this workshop, we will ask you to keep a time log for one week. The aim is for you to keep track of how you spend your time, on an hourly basis.
When you join the workshop, make sure to have your diary and an overview of all your study tasks for the coming period to hand. During the workshop we can then get down to designing a realistic schedule.
Date/time: Friday 18 November, 13:30-15:00
Locatie: Sterrewacht C002, Leiden
Register here.
Workshop getting motivated for self-study (ENG) - Leiden
Workshop - Do you find it hard to push yourself to study? Do you spend less time on self-study than you would like to? In this workshop, you will work on what is holding you back and explore how to motivate yourself to do what it is you want and need to do.
Date/time: Tuesday 15 November, 16:00-18:00
Location: Leiden, Plexus, 'Spectrum' room
Register here
Sharing session: studying with a disability (ENG) - Online
Sharing session - Studying isn’t always easy. Especially if you have to deal with a disability, chronic illness or mental health issue. The problems you experience as a student are not limited to the practical facilities provided by the university. There can be much more.
During this workshop, we will talk to each other about topics of this nature. You are not alone! There are many students coping with a disability that can make studying that bit harder. What does studying with a disability mean for you? What obstacles have you encountered and how have you dealt with them?
Get together with fellow students with a disability, join the conversation and meet new people who may be sharing similar experiences.
This session is organised by the Access & Support Platform (ASP), a network of students and staff with disabilities. If there is anything we can provide to facilitate your participation, please let us know in the online form when you register for the meeting.
Date/time: Tuesday 15 November 15:00-16:30
Location: Online
Register here.
Workshop: Character strengths and resilience (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop - Are you aware of your strengths? During this workshop, you will learn about your character strengths and build on your resilience. You will explore your well-being and invite you to get to know yourself better. Would you like to learn about the unique aspects of yourself and others? Register for this workshop and boost your resilience.
This workshop is hosted by Siggie for Student.
Date/time: Tuesday 15 November, 11:00-12:00
Location: The Hague
Register here.
Workshop: challenges for growth (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop - While making our decisions and creating our life path, we encounter experiences that sometimes make it difficult to achieve our personal and professional goals – our challenges. Even though challenges are often seen as something we’d like to get away from, they represent perfect opportunities for us to grow, to develop new skillsets, to learn about ourselves and the world, and to learn how to take charge of our life regardless of what gets thrown our way.
If we listen and deal with the challenge in the context in which it arises, we will no longer have to deal with it in a different context in the future. The moment a challenge enters our awareness is the most powerful moment to deal with it. Becoming aware of a challenge and developing approaches to manage it makes us feel freer and confident. We will have more time, energy and mental room to spend on enjoying our experiences, achieving goals, and creating life by our own design.
Date/time: Monday 14 November 14:15-16:45
Location: The Hague
Register here.
Workshop from stress to success (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop - Many students suffer from stress: perfectionism, fear of failure, chronic worrying, presentation stress ... It does not necessarily lead to bad performance, but it sure doesn’t feel nice. Luckily, you can learn to control your thoughts and emotions and change your behavior.
In this workshop, six steps to reduce stress will be presented. In addition, you will learn about the brain. You will hear about dendrites, the crackling sound of firing neurons, blind people seeing with their tongue ... It’s going to be fun and informative!
Date/time: Friday 18 November 11:15-12:45
Location: The Hague, Wijnhaven zaal 3.16
Register here
Lecture finally peace in my head (ENG) - Online
Lecture - During the week, you may feel dominated by your schedule. Your week is often fully planned with lectures, work groups, classes and everything that comes with it. And your weekend is no different. Your social life, sports, family and so on: everything makes a claim on your attention. Such an active life can seem fun for a while, but it also takes its toll. At first, you might get overstimulated. Then your attention span shortens and you feel increasingly irritable. Eventually, you can't take it anymore: extreme fatigue sets in, and sometimes even worse. How do you regain your mental calm?
Date/time: Thursday 17 November 14:15-15:15
Locatie: Online
Register here.
Career stress: workshop how to handle career stress (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop - Finding a new job can be both an exciting and stressful time. In this workshop, you will discover where pressure comes from and learn how to handle it. You will also look at the first steps to take when looking for a part-time job, full-time job or internship and how to take those steps with confidence.
Date/time: 15 November 15:15-17:15
Location: The Hague, Wijnhaven, room 'Spaanse trappen'
Register here.
Workshop: integrating in a post-COVID world (ENG) - Leiden/The Hague
Workshop - The COVID period has been a crazy, unique experience filled with uncertainty, restrictions, and many new and unexpected challenges. Young people have had little room, opportunity and resources to properly process the experience. As a result, many of them are (re)entering university life with unresolved baggage, emotions, and challenges that negatively impact their mental health and ability to successfully integrate into university life.
In this workshop, you can let de-stress and connect with fellow students about your COVID experiences and challenges. As a group, you will work towards reframing your COVID challenges into opportunities through interactive, non-judgmental, peer-to-peer exchanges. You will also develope personalised and practical tools and approaches to help you move through your COVID challenges with confidence. This will in turn help you to understand and process your experiences and successfully integrate back into a post-COVID world.
Date/time: Wednesday 16 November 10:15-12:45
Location: The Hague
Register here?
Date: Friday 18 November 13:00-15:30
Location: Leiden, Plexus in spectrumzaal
Register here.
Workshop Sleeping better for more resilience (ENG) – Leiden/The Hague
Workshop - The importance of sleep for our (mental) health and performance is often quite underestimated. Sleep has been seen as the third pillar of health, next to exercise and nutrition. But actually, sleep is not a pillar but the very foundation of health. Sleeping well is essential for feeling well and staying on top of the demands of being a university student. In this workshop, you will learn the theory behind sleep and get practical recommendations on how to sleep better.
Date/time: Thursday 17 November 15:15-16:45 - English
Location: Den Haag, Schouwburgstraat room A202
Register here.
Workshop: Calming your nervous system with the self-soothing map (ENG) - Leiden
Workshop: Design your own map to navigate the difficult moments in life. Facilitated by psychologist Ishana Durante-Bose, the map integrates different psychological tools and steps to self-regulate. Are you longing for some more calm in your life? Then don’t hesitate and join this workshop!
Date/time: Wednesday 16 November, 17:15-18:45
Location: Leiden, Rapenburg 100
Register here.
Morning meditations (ENG) - Online
Activity - Get your day off to a good start and join in this morning meditation. Whether you want to learn more about meditation or already have some experience, everyone is welcome. After a brief instruction we will meditate together. There will be time to share our experiences afterwards and we will end with a metta (love-kindness) meditation. The session will be given by Dardan who is a meditation teacher at Rapenburg100 and a student in the Theravada tradition of Ayya Khema.
Date/time: Monday 14 November 09:00-10:00
Location: Online
Register here.
Silent retreat (ENG) - Leiden
Activaty - Do you feel the time has come to take a silent moment away from daily routines and constant encounters? Take an afternoon break and join us for a short silent retreat at Rapenburg 100. We will do a variety of mindful meditations and will enjoy a silent walk. We will then gather to share our experiences and insights. A silent retreat is a great way to maintain your mindfulness. For this retreat we do recommend that you already have some affinity with mindfulness practice.
Date/time: Thursday 17 November 14:00-17:00
Location: Leiden, Rapenburg 100
Register here.
Well-being booster: workshop accomplishment & goal setting (ENG) - Leiden
Workshop - Do you want to learn more about the science of well-being? Are you curious what your life will look like one year from now? Then this well-being booster workshop is for you! We will dive into the research on positive psychology, find out what makes humans flourish, and check in with your own well-being through multiple playful exercises.
Date/time: Monday 14 November 13:15-15:00
Location: Leiden, Lipsius room 001
Register here.
Workshop getting motivated for self-study (ENG) - Leiden
Workshop - Do you find it hard to push yourself to study? Do you spend less time on self-study than you would like to? In this workshop, you will work on what is holding you back and explore how to motivate yourself to do what it is you want and need to do.
Date/time: Tuesday 15 November 16:00-18:00
Location: Leiden, Plexus, 'Spectrum' room
Register here
Call to connect (ENG) - Online
Would you like to connect with other students? During the student Well-being Week, we would like to put you in touch with fellow students for activities and conversation. For example, would you like to do a sport, play games or work on a creative project with someone? Or maybe share tips & tricks about a hobby, a particular cuisine or learning a language. Perhaps you would like to exchange experiences about job hunting or studying with a disability (such as ADHD)? Or about being a mature student, an international student or the first person in your family to go to university? In the past we have, for example, connected students who have a Ukrainian background. Sign up and we will do our best to match you with someone.
Curious how to strengthen social bonds? (ENG) - Leiden
Workshop - Being an (international) student, away from home, is a harsh reality sometimes: loneliness, homesickness, difficulty making friends, cultural differences. At the same time, one of the many joys of being a student is that you get to meet new people from all over the world. But how can we make sure that these relationships can stay and we don't end up alone?
Let's meet and discuss:
- How do we connect with others and create meaningful relationships with them? How do we give our relationships a real chance without sabotaging the connection?
- What are the DO's and DON'Ts for authentic and deep relationships?
- How do we deal with cultural differences?
- How do we cope with loneliness, homesickness, nostalgia and with the distance from home, family and friends?
- How do we avoid feeling lonely, lost and isolated?
- How do we settle down and integrate in our new environment (city, work, etc)?
Let's meet and master the art of connecting!
Date/time: Wednesday 16 November 11:15-12:45
Locatie: Leiden
Register here
Creative Exchange meet-up (ENG) - The Hague
Drinks - What creative, unusual or other type of skill would you love to learn? What skills could you share with other people?
Your student days are a time of learning and connection. Your studies will provide you with a wealth of academic skills. But maybe you also want to learn other interesting and amazing skills outside your curriculum. Would you love to become a chess master, apply beautiful henna, develop painting skills or learn about astrology? Then join us for a meet-up and exchange creative ideas and skills.
This workshop is organized by POPcorner The Hague.
Date/time: Thursday 17 November 16:00-18:00
Location: The Hague, Beehive (POPCorner)
Register here.
Theatre workshop 'The power of expression' (ENG) - Leiden
Workshop - What do the theater disciplines acting, singing and dancing have to do with verbal and non-verbal communication and presentation? The answer is simple: Everything. As with acting, singing and dance, in a presentation you give form to the concepts and ideas that you want to convey to your public. The aim of the workshop is to investigate and develop the participants verbal and non-verbal communication and presentation skills. Concepts such as space, dynamics, tempo, breath, posture and 'landing' your information form the basis of the workshop.
Datum/tijd: Woensdag 16 november 13:15-14:45
Location: Leiden, Lipsiuis in LAK toneelstudio 2.33
Register here.
Theatre workshop 'Playing with your devils ' (ENG) - Leiden
Workshop - Does the idea of talking in front of a group of unknown people or friends fill you with dread? Do you worry about forgetting what you want to say, or not knowing how to deal with your nerves? If so, then this workshop may be just what you need. To be begin you’ll be invited to briefly share your challenges and fears about speaking in front of others. The rest of the workshop will focus on addressing the issues in a physical, creative and fun way using methods from the visual and performing arts.
And what, you may ask, will you take away from this workshop?
• A clearer picture of where you are at the moment and where you want to be.
• A better understanding of your own expectations of yourself.
Simple, concrete tips that you can use to turn your chaotic little devils into willing playmates.
Datum/tijd: Wednesday 16 November 15:15-16:45
Location: Leiden, Lipsiuis in LAK toneelstudio 2.33
Register here.
Tote bag painting (ENG/NL) - Leiden
Activity - In this event you can use your creativity by painting tote bags with your own designs. Get creative with paint, markers, and more! During this relaxing activity, you'll have plenty of time to meet other students. Uni-Life provides all materials; you bring your creativity!
Date/time: Monday 14 November 16:00-17:30
Location: The Hague, the Inspiration Lab
Register here.
Date/time: Friday 18 November 15:15-16:45
Location: Leiden, Plexus, Spectrumzaal
Register here
Plant cuttings fair / Stekjesmarkt (ENG/NL) - Leiden
Sharing session – Plants can have a positive impact on your state of mind and keeping your plants alive can be a great source of pride. Especially if you succeed in taking cuttings from your plants. During the plant cuttings market you can extend your plant family and make other people happy with your cuttings. You will also have the opportunity
Date/time: Tuesday 15 November 14:00-16:00
Location: Hortus Botanicus Leiden, Rapenburg 73 (in their wintergarden)
No registration needed.
Laser tag/ Lasergamen (ENG/NL) - Leiden
Activity - Over a series of four rounds, 20 student will battle each other in the basement of Stationplein 107 during a friendly game of laser tag
Date/time: Monday 14 November tussen 19:00-21:00
Location: Leiden, Stationsplein 107
Register here.
Pub quiz (ENG) - Leiden
Activity - Sign up for this pub quiz and enjoy the atmosphere at the Quintus student association. Compete in groups on various topics such as films, sports, music, well-being, the city of Leiden and much more... Join us on the 15th and who knows, you just might have all the answers!
Sign up individually and you will be placed in one of the pub quiz groups.
This activity is hosted by student association A.L.S.V. Quintus as part of the joint Student Well-being Declaration.
Date/time: Tuesday 15 November 20:30-22:00
Locatie: Leiden, A.L.S.V. Quintus in de Singelzaal
Register here.
Game night: Werewolves (ENG) - The Hague
Activity - Taking a break from time to time is one of the most important ways to improve your well-being. And what better way to take a break from your busy schedule than by getting together with a group of fellow students for a game night?
During this game night, we will play the spooky game of Werewolves. Are you able to survive the night or will you fall prey to one of the town’s hungry werewolves? Sign up and find out!
Date/time: Thursday 17 November 19:00-21:00
Location: The Hague, Beehive - Common room
Register here.
Cats & cards (ENG/NL) - Leiden
Activity - Fancy a card game this Friday afternoon, whilst being surrounded by friendly cats and enjoying a free drink and snack? Then sign up now for this Cats & cards activity! Besides regular card games, you can also play Exploding kittens (the card game!). Feel free to bring your own card game to play with fellow students. Just let us know in the comments section of the registration form which game you will bring!
Sophie cat café is a place in Leiden where you can enjoy delicious coffee and cake in a cosy living room atmosphere in the company of eight lovely cats who have found their golden basket in the café.
Date/time : Friday 18 November 14:30-16:00
Locatie: Sophie kattencafé, Haarlemmerstraat 241 in Leiden
Register here.
Cats & crafts (ENG/NL) - Leiden
Activity - Do you find creative activities relaxing? Or perhaps the sound of purring cats is enough… At ‘Cats & crafts’ you can experience both at the same time! There will be drawing materials, such as mandala colouring pages, colours by number and plain paper, pencils/markers, and of course: the presence of eight fluffy cats.
Sophie cat café is a place in Leiden where you can enjoy delicious coffee and tasty cake in a cosy living room atmosphere in the company of eight lovely cats who have found their golden basket in the café.
Date/time: Wednesday 16 November 14:30-16:00
Locatie: Sophie kattencafe, Haarlemmerstraat 241 in Leiden
Register here.
Cats & coffee (ENG/NL) - Leiden
Activity - Cats and coffee: it’s all in the name! This cat café is a place in Leiden where you can enjoy delicious coffee (among other drinks) and tasty cake in a cosy living room atmosphere in the company of eight sweet cats, who have found their golden basket in the café. Come along, plop down on the sofa or in a lounge chair and experience what a positive effect the presence of cats has on your well-being!
Date/time : Thursday 17 November 14:30-16:00
Locatie: Sophie Kattencafé, Haarlemmerstraat 241 in Leiden
Register here.
International night: Statements (ENG) - Leiden
Evening event - It is important to talk about the personal well-being of students. This is why the Student Wellbeing Team would like to start the conversation by holding a 'Crossing the line' event. With a small group of students, we will discuss different statements and find out who can relate to them by seeing who crosses the line. Let's get rid of taboos and help one another.
Date/time: Thursday 17 November 19:30-21:00
Locatie: Leiden, Plexus - Spectrum room
Register here.
Book swap fair (NL/ENG) - Leiden
Activity - It's scientifically proven, reading can may improve your (mental) health. It brings inspiration and creativity. Stories are fuel for the brain! Come to the fair, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, look around and swap your own books for others.
This workshop is organized by POPcorner FSW.
Date/time: Monday 14 November 16:00-19:00
Location: Leiden, Pieter de la Court Building, ground floor
No registration needed.
Food for thought: the importance of friendship (ENG) - Leiden
Activity/Dinner - Join us for a potluck dinner! During 'Food for Thought', we will get together in a small group over dinner and chat about topics that are important to students. Gathering around a table is an important social activity, and whilst food sustains our body, conversation can sustain our minds. Are you interested in getting together and talking about the meaning and importance of friendship? Then bring along your best dish and join us for a shared dinner!
If you have any allergies, please let us know via the registration form.
Date/time: Tuessday 15 November 18:30-20:30
Location: Leiden, Rapenburg 100
Register here.
Comfort food cooking workshop (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop - The life of a student is hectic and expensive enough, so it can be quite a challenge to find time in your busy schedule for cooking. But cooking can actually be a fun and relaxing way to take care of yourself, especially during the winter and upcoming exam period.
During this cooking class, we will cook simple, budget-friendly and delicious comfort food together. Come and cook with us and to enjoy a delicious and comforting meal!
Date/time: Tuesday 15 November 17:00-19:00
Location: The Hague, Beehive in the common room
Register here.
Bake and babbles (ENG/NL) - Leiden
Activity - Come bake with members of the board of Collegium Musicum! This student association focuses on performing classical music and putting on great concerts. But sometimes some "gezellig" downtime is needed. And what better way to achieve this than by baking? You will bake in small groups at the homes of board members, joined by (other) members of Collegium Musicum. Sign up and have a good time whilst enjoy some tasty snacks.
This activity is hosted by student association Collegium Musicum as part of the joint Student Well-being Declaration.
Date/time: Thursday 17 November 19:30-22:30
Location: various stops in Leiden
Register here.
Studying with a disability (ENG) - Online
Sharing session - Studying isn’t always easy. Certainly not when you have to deal with a disability, chronic illness or mental health issue. The problems you experience as a student are not only about facilities and provisions the university arranges; there is so much more!
During this workshop we want to talk about this topic with each other, because you’re not alone! A lot of student have to cope with a disability which can make studying even harder. What does studying with a disability mean for you? What obstacles do you have to encounter and how do you deal with them?
Join your fellow students with disabilities in this conversation and meet new people who may be experience exactly the same as you do!
This session is organised by the Access & Support Platform (ASP), a network of students and staff with disabilities. If there is anything we can supply to facilitate your participation, please inform us along with your registration for the meeting.
Date/time: Tuesday 15 November 15:00-16:30
Location: online
Register here.
Volunteer market (NL/ENG) - Leiden
Activity - Volunteer work is a great way of gaining a sense of meaning and feeling good about yourself because you are making efforts to improve something you intrinsically believe in.
During the Volunteer Market various volunteer organisations will present themselves and their causes. Afterwards, there will be time to walk around, ask questions, and find yourself the perfect volunteer match.
Date/time: Wednesday 16 november 12:45-14:15
Location: Leiden, Plexus, Spectrumzaal
Register here.
Week of the International Student Walk (ENG/NL) - Leiden/Den Haag
Activity - 14 to 18 November is the Week of the International Student! Dutch and international students can learn a lot from each other and, above all, make each other's student life a lot more fun. To help connect Dutch and international students together, Nuffic and Frisse Gedachtes are joining forces to organize the Week of the International Student Walks.
During these walks in different cities in the Netherlands, Dutch and international students have the opportunity to meet each other by taking a walk, exchanging experiences and having a drink.
Date/time: Wednesday 16 november 12:00-13:30
Location: The Hague
Register here.
Date/time: Friday 18 november 14:00-15:30
Location: The Hague
Register here.
Share Square (ENG) - Leiden
Activity - Do you ever walk around campus and think: 'I wish I could talk to an employer about what I see happening around here!' This is your chance!
During Share Square students, staff & PhD-candidates can get together and and talk about certain themes.
Every Share Square edition has a different theme. The first edition will be about.... Well-Being! So, do you want to voice your opinion on this matter? Visit the Share Square. There will be drinks and bites to encourage a fruitful dialogue. See you there!
Date/time: Wednesday 16 November, 15.15-16.45
Location: Leiden, Plexus in Spectrumzaal
Register here.
Help make the university a better place by joining the student pool (ENG)
The Well-being student pool is a group of students who have signed up to help think about relevant themes and projects and help the university become a better place. Are you a student at Leiden University who doesn't hesitate to share your opinion, are you available for +- 2 hours per month, and would you like to earn some extra money while making your University a better place? The Student Well-being Team is looking for you!
Are you interested in joining the student pool yourself? Sign up here and join the conversation!
Become a student buddy, or a student guide for a support groups (ENG) - Online
Student buddy
Would you like to help out a fellow student by becoming a buddy? Would you like to meet other students for a little company, support, or to share activities such as going for walks? Then sign up for the Student Buddy Service via this form.
Student guide for a support groups
Students of Leiden University can join a Student Support Group to help build their social connections and learn more about themselves. Student support groups are a safe, confidential space in which you can learn, share and connect with other students. Those groups are led by a student-guide. Want to become a support group student-guide? Send a mail to: studentsupportgroups@sea.leidenuniv.nl
Check out the Acts of kindness pillars (ENG) - Leiden/The Hague
If you have been to the Faculties of Governance and Global Affairs, Social Sciences or Humanities, or to Plexus Student Centre, you might have noticed one of the Acts of Kindness pillars. These are like old-fashioned notice boards that you still find at supermarkets. But whereas supermarket notice boards are for buying and selling items, the Acts of Kindness pillars are for sharing something nice with someone else, for example an offer of a coffee and chat, or a book tip.
If you come across a pillar, we invite you to check the messages to find if there is anything interesting for you, or to leave a message or request of your own.
Volunteer market (ENG/NL) - Leiden
Activity - Volunteer work is a great way of gaining a sense of meaning and feeling good about yourself because you are making efforts to improve something you intrinsically believe in.
During the Volunteer Market various volunteer organisations will present themselves and their causes. Afterwards, there will be time to walk around, ask questions, and find yourself the perfect volunteer match.
Date/time: Wednesday 16 november 12:45-14:15
Location: Leiden, Plexus, Spectrumzaal
Register here.
Programme Student Well-being Week 2022
09:00-10:00 - Morning meditation (ENG) - Online
Activity - Get your day off to a good start and join in this morning meditation. Whether you want to learn more about meditation or already have some experience, everyone is welcome. After a brief instruction we will meditate together. There will be time to share our experiences afterwards and we will end with a metta (love-kindness) meditation. The session will be given by Dardan who is a meditation teacher at Rapenburg100 and a student in the Theravada tradition of Ayya Khema.
Location: Online
Register here.
09:30-10:30 - Kangoo Jump (ENG) -Leiden
Sport - Do you want to work on your health in a fun way and are you looking for a lesson with a lot of variety? Then join Kangoo Jump! In this lesson you will wear our special Kangoo Jump shoes, which will feel like having two small trampolines under your feet. In these classes you burn a lot of calories with minimal strain on your joints and spine. We hope to see you there! Tip: bring long cotton socks.
Location: Leiden, Univesitair Sportcentrum.
Register here.
11:15-13:00 - The well-being booster: positive emotions (ENG) - Leiden
Workshop - Do you want to learn more about the science of well-being? And how to become more aware of all the positive things in your life? Then this well-being booster workshop is for you! We will dive into the research on positive psychology, find out what makes humans flourish, and check in with your own well-being through multiple playful exercises.
Location: Leiden, Lipsius room 131
Register here.
11:30-12:30 - Be at ease: Breaking taboos in mental health (ENG) - Leiden
Workshop - 75% of mental problems develop before the age of 25. Why are we so vulnerable at this age? And why is there such a taboo on mental health? @ease is a non-profit organisation that offers young people the chance to talk about their problems for free, anonymously, and without a waiting list. In this workshop, we want to discuss and normalise talking about mental health problems.
Location: Leiden, KOG room A0.14
Register here.
13:15-14:30 - Leiden City Walk (ENG) - Leiden
Activity - Let’s walk and talk during this 1-hour city walk. An ideal way to relax and stretch your legs, whilst meeting other people and enjoying the beauty of Leiden. You will be accompanied by a tour guide who knows a lot about the city.
Leiden developed along the banks of the river Rhine where a fortress was situated and counts had taken up residence. Whilst walking along the numerous Leiden canals and through alms house courtyards, your guide will sketch a portrait of bygone times when commerce and the cloth industry thrived, Dutch painters flourished and the university was founded.
Location: Leiden, gather at the entrance of the Plexus building
Register here.
13:15-15:00 - The well-being booster: accomplishment & goalsetting (ENG) - Leiden
Workshop - Do you want to learn more about the science of well-being? Are you curious what your life will look like one year from now? Then this well-being booster workshop is for you! We will dive into the research on positive psychology, find out what makes humans flourish, and check in with your own well-being through multiple playful exercises.
Location: Leiden, Lipsius room 001
Register here.
14:15-16:45 - Challenges for growth (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop - While making our decisions and creating our life path, we encounter experiences that sometimes make it difficult to achieve our personal and professional goals – our challenges. Even though challenges are often seen as something we’d like to get away from, they represent perfect opportunities for us to grow, to develop new skillsets, to learn about ourselves and the world, and to learn how to take charge of our life regardless of what gets thrown our way.
If we listen and deal with the challenge in the context in which it arises, we will no longer have to deal with it in a different context in the future. The moment a challenge enters our awareness is the most powerful moment to deal with it. Becoming aware of a challenge and developing approaches to manage it makes us feel freer and confident. We will have more time, energy and mental room to spend on enjoying our experiences, achieving goals, and creating life by our own design.
The workshop will be given by Global Young Leaders.
Location: The Hague, Schouwburgstraat zaal A.204
Register here.
16:00-17:30 - Tote bag painting (ENG/NL) - The Hague
Activity - In this event you can use your creativity by painting tote bags with your own designs. Get creative with paint, markers, and more! During this relaxing activity, you'll have plenty of time to meet other students. Uni-Life provides all materials; you bring your creativity!
Location: The Hague, Wijnhaven - het Inspiration Lab
Register here.
19:00-20:30 - Bouldering (ENG) - The Hague
Activity - Bouldering is a great way to exercise! It is a climbing sport, but unlike sport-climbing (climbing with a rope), bouldering routes are much shorter. This allows you to climb without a rope. A thick fall mat under the wall ensures that you can fall safely.
During the Student Well-being Week, Boulderhal Walhalla will welcome you all for a try-out session in their gym. Their community is very international and includes a lot of students from the many universities of The Hague. Guided by trainers, you will get a short introduction of the basic know-how and safety guidelines. And of course they will be around to help you get to the top!
Location: The Hague, Boulderhal Walhalla
Register here.
19:00-21:00 - Laser tag/ Lasergamen (ENG/NL) - Leiden
Activity - Over a series of four rounds, 20 student will battle each other in the basement of Stationplein 107 during a friendly game of lasertag.
Date/time: Monday 14 November between 19:00-21:00
Location: Leiden, Stationsplein 107
Register here.
09:30-10:30 - X-core (ENG) - Leiden
Sport - With XCORE (= extreme core) you will train your abs in a completely different way! It is an ultimate core (the back, abdominal and hip muscles) workout using the XCO shaker, a red tube that contains a moving mass of granules.
At the beginning and at the end of every movement, the XCO shaker provides extra stress to the muscles and connective tissue throughout the body. This special effect is known as "Reactive Impact" and offers you the best training for your core. XCORE ensures a strong lower back, reduces susceptibility to injuries, improves coordination and overall balance and improves your core stability, which you will also benefit from in other sports.
Location: Leiden - Universitair sportcentrum
Register here.
11:00-12:00 - Character strengths and resilience (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop - Are you aware of your strengths? During this workshop, you will learn about your character strengths and work on your resilience. By exploring your personal well-being, you will also get to know yourself better. Would you like to learn about your unique aspects and those of others? If so, register for this workshop and boost your resilience.
This workshop is hosted by Siggie for Student.
Location: The Hague, Wijnhaven - zaal 356
Register here.
12:00-13:00 - Yoga (ENG) - The Hague
Sport - Power yoga is a powerful and dynamic form of yoga that has been derived from Ashtanga Yoga. It was first developed in the 1930s. In Power Yoga physical poses are adopted in succession, all the time supported by breathing techniques. Poses take the form of a series which can vary from lesson to lesson. Each series forms a dynamic whole which is reminiscent in style to a work-out. By focusing attention on your movement and breathing and being aware of your body, you achieve an effect similar to that achieved by runners. During a series you adopt standing, sitting and lying poses one after another.
Location: The Hague, Sportcentrum Beehive
Register here.
13:15-14:00 - Walk & talk, starting at Lipsius (ENG) - Leiden
Activity - Walking is both relaxing and good for you. So let's get together with a group of fellow students and have a nice chat whilst walking a beautiful route through Leiden, starting in the Lipsius area.
This activity is hosted by Leiden study associations as part of the joint Student Well-being Declaration.
Location: Leiden, starting at the Lipsius building.
Register here.
14:00-16:00 - Plant cuttings market / Stekjesmarkt (NL/ENG) - Leiden
Activity - Plants can have a positive impact on your state of mind and keeping your plants alive can be a great source of pride. Especially if you succeed in taking cuttings from your plants. During the plant cuttings market you can extend your plant family and make other people happy with your cuttings. You will also have the opportunity to share plant tips with each other.
No registration needed.
15:00-16:30 - Studying with a disability (ENG) - Online
Sharing session - Studying isn’t always easy. Especially if you have to deal with a disability, chronic illness or mental health issue. The problems you experience as a student are not limited to the practical facilities provided by the university. There can be much more.
During this workshop, we will talk to each other about topics of this nature. You are not alone! There are many students coping with a disability that can make studying that bit harder. What does studying with a disability mean for you? What obstacles have you encountered and how have you dealt with them?
Get together with fellow students with a disability, join the conversation and meet new people who may be sharing similar experiences.
This session is organised by the Access & Support Platform (ASP), a network of students and staff with disabilities. If there is anything we can provide to facilitate your participation, please let us know in the online form when you register for the meeting.
Location: Online
Register here.
15:15-17:15 - How to handle career stress (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop - Finding a new job can be both exciting and stressful. In this workshop, you will discover where this pressure comes from and learn how to handle it. You will also look at the first steps to take when looking for a part-time job, full-time job or internship and how to take these steps with confidence.
Location: The Hague, Wijnhaven, room 'Spaanse trappen'
Register here.
16:00-18:00 - Getting motivated for self-study (ENG) - Leiden
Workshop - Do you find it hard to push yourself to study? Do you spend less time on self-study than you would like to? In this workshop, you will work on what is holding you back and explore how to motivate yourself to do what it is you want and need to do.
Location: Leiden, Plexus, 'Spectrum' room
Register here
16:00-19:00 - Book swap fair (ENG/NL) - Leiden
Activity - It's scientifically proven, reading can may improve your (mental) health. It brings inspiration and creativity. Stories are fuel for the brain! Come to the fair, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, look around and swap your own books for others.
This workshop is hosted by POPcorner FSW
Date/time: Tuesday 15 November 16:00-19:00
Location: Leiden, Pieter de la Court Building, ground floor
No registration needed.
17:00-19:00 - Comfort food cooking workshop (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop - The life of a student is hectic and expensive enough, so it can be quite a challenge to find time in your busy schedule for cooking. But cooking can actually be a fun and relaxing way to take care of yourself, especially during the winter and upcoming exam period.
During this cooking class, we will cook simple, budget-friendly and delicious comfort food together. Come and cook with us and to enjoy a delicious and comforting meal!
This workshop is organized by POPcorner Student Panel of Humanities.
Location: The Hague, Beehive in the common room
Register here.
18:30-20:30 - Food for thought: the importance of friendship (ENG) - Leiden
Activity/Dinner - Join us for a potluck dinner! During 'Food for Thought', we will get together in a small group over dinner and chat about topics that are important to students. Gathering around a table is an important social activity, and whilst food sustains our body, conversation can sustain our minds. Are you interested in getting together and talking about the meaning and importance of friendship? Then bring along your best dish and join us for a shared dinner!
If you have any allergies, please let us know via the registration form.
Location: Leiden, Rapenburg 100
Register here.
20:30 - 22:00 Pub Quiz (ENG) - Leiden
Activity - Sign up for this pub quiz where you can enjoy the atmosphere at Quintus student association. Compete in groups on various topics such as films, sports, music, well-being, the city of Leiden and much more... Join us on the 15th and who knows, you just might have all the answers!
Sign up individually and you will be placed in one of the pub quiz groups.
This activity is hosted by student association A.L.S.V. Quintus as part of the joint Student Well-being Declaration.
Location: Leiden, A.L.S.V. Quintus in de Singelzaal.
Register here. (in groups of 5 )
09:30-10:30 - Power yoga (ENG) - Leiden
Sport - Power yoga is a powerful and dynamic form of yoga that has been derived from Ashtanga Yoga. It was first developed in the 1930s. During Power Yoga, physical poses are adopted in succession, all the time supported by breathing techniques. Poses take the form of a series which can vary from lesson to lesson. Each series forms a dynamic whole which is reminiscent in style to a work-out. By focusing attention on your movement and breathing and being aware of your body, you achieve an effect similar to that achieved by runners. During a series you adopt standing, sitting and lying poses one after another.
Are you up for this challenge? Sign up now and come join us on the mat!
Locatie: Leiden, USC
Register here.
10:15-12:45 - Successfully integrating in a post-COVID world (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop - The COVID period has been a crazy, unique experience filled with uncertainty, restrictions, and many new and unexpected challenges. Young people have had little room, opportunity and resources to properly process the experience. As a result, many of them are (re)entering university life with unresolved baggage, emotions, and challenges that negatively impact their mental health and ability to successfully integrate into university life.
In this workshop, you can de-stress and connect with fellow students about your COVID experiences and challenges. As a group, you will work towards reframing your COVID challenges as opportunities through interactive, non-judgmental, peer-to-peer exchanges. You will also develope personalised and practical tools and approaches to help you move through your COVID challenges with confidence. This will in turn help you to understand and process your experiences and successfully integrate back into a post-COVID world.
Location: The Hague, Schouwburgstraat zaal A.205
Register here.
11:15 - 12:45 - How to build strong connections and avoid loneliness (ENG) - Leiden
Workshop - Being an (international) student, away from home, is a harsh reality sometimes: loneliness, homesickness, difficulty making friends, cultural differences. At the same time, one of the many joys of being a student is that you get to meet new people from all over the world. But how can we make sure that these relationships can stay and we don't end up alone?
Let's meet and discuss:
- How can we connect with others and create meaningful relationships with them? How can we give our relationships a real chance without sabotaging the connection?
- What are the DO's and DON'Ts for authentic and deep relationships?
- How can we deal with cultural differences?
- How can we cope with loneliness, homesickness, nostalgia and with the distance from home, family and friends?
- How can we avoid feeling lonely, lost and isolated?
- How can we settle down and integrate in our new environment (city, work, etc)?
Let's meet and master the art of connecting!
Location: Leiden.
Register here.
12:00-13:00 - Week of the International Student Walk (ENG/NL) - Den Haag
Activity - 14 to 18 November is the Week of the International Student! Dutch and international students can learn a lot from each other and, above all, make each other's student life a lot more fun. To help connect Dutch and international students together, Nuffic and Frisse Gedachtes are joining forces to organize the Week of the International Student Walks.
During these walks in different cities in the Netherlands, Dutch and international students have the opportunity to meet each other by taking a walk, exchanging experiences and having a drink.
12:45-14:15 - Volunteer market / vrijwilligersmarkt (ENG/NL) - Leiden
Activity - Volunteer work is a great way of gaining a sense of meaning and feeling good about yourself because you are making efforts to improve something you intrinsically believe in.
During the Volunteer Market various volunteer organisations will present themselves and their causes. Afterwards, there will be time to walk around, ask questions, and find yourself the perfect volunteer match.
Location: Leiden, Plexus, Spectrumzaal
Register here.
13:15-14:00 - Walk & talk, starting at Wijnhaven (ENG) - The Hague
Activity - Walking is both relaxing and good for you. So let's get together with a group of fellow students and have a nice chat whilst walking a beautiful route through The Hague, starting in the Wijnhaven area.
This activity is hosted by Leiden study associations as part of the joint Student Well-being Declaration.
Location: The Hague, in front of the Wijnhaven building
Register here.
13:15-14:45 - Theatre workshop: the power of expression (ENG) - Leiden
Workshop - What do the theater disciplines of acting, singing and dancing have to do with verbal and non-verbal communication and presentation? The answer is simple: Everything. As with acting, singing and dance, in a presentation you give form to the concepts and ideas that you want to convey to your public. The aim of this workshop is to investigate and develop your verbal and non-verbal communication and presentation skills. Concepts such as space, dynamics, tempo, breath, posture and 'landing' your information form the basis of the workshop.
Location: Leiden, Lipsiuis in LAK toneelstudio 2.33
Register here.
14:15-16:45 - Decision making: creating life by your own design (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop - Decision-making is the central mechanism through which we create our personal and professional lives. But while we are making our decisions, there are numerous underlying elements that influence that process. Our unique environment and the players in it, our mindset, emotions, rationality, the challenges we encounter, and our personal toolbox. These all impact our ability to achieve our goals in supportive or discouraging ways, and consequently infleunce our ability to create our happiness and success.
By taking a closer look and understanding how these influences specifically impact our decision-making and life path, we can direct them towards a place that aligns with our personal needs and desires. We can cherish the influences that support us in reaching our goals and develop solutions for the ones that work against us.
This Workshop will be given by Global Young Leaders.
Location: The Hague, Wijnhaven - Inspiration Lab.
Register here.
14:30 - 16:00 Cats and Crafts (NL/ENG) - Leiden
Activity - Do you find creative activities relaxing? Or perhaps the sound of purring cats is enough… At ‘Cats & crafts’ you can experience both at the same time! There will be drawing materials such as mandala colouring pages, colours by number and plain paper, pencils/markers, and of course: the presence of eight fluffy cats.
Sophie cat café is a place in Leiden where you can enjoy delicious coffee and tasty cake in a cosy living room atmosphere in the company of eight lovely cats who have found their golden basket in the café.
Location: Sophie kattencafe, Haarlemmerstraat 241 in Leiden
Register here.
15:15-16:45 - Theatre workshop: playing with your devils (ENG) - Leiden
Does the idea of talking in front of a group of friends or strangers fill you with dread? Do you worry about forgetting what you want to say or not being able to cope with your nerves? If so, this workshop may be just what you need.
At the start of the workshop, you’ll be invited to briefly share your challenges and fears about speaking in front of others. For the rest of the workshop, we will focus on addressing these issues in a physical, creative and fun way using methods from the visual and performing arts.
And what, you may ask, will you take away from this workshop?
- A clearer picture of where you are at the moment and where you want to be.
- Simple, concrete tips that you can use to turn your chaotic little devils into willing playmates.
- A better understanding of your own expectations of yourself.
Location: Leiden, Lipsiuis in LAK toneelstudio 2.33
Register here.
15:15-16:45 - Share square (ENG) - Leiden
Activity - Do you ever walk around campus and think: 'I wish I could talk to an employer about what I see happening around here!' This is your chance!
During Share Square, students, staff & PhD-candidates can get together and and talk about certain themes.
Every Share Square edition has a different theme. The first edition will be about.... Well-Being! So, do you want to voice your opinion on this matter? Visit the Share Square. There are even drinks and bites to encourage a fruitful dialogue. See you there!
Date/time: Wednesday 16 November, 15.15-16.45
Location: Leiden, Plexus in Spectrumzaal
Register here.
16:30-19:00 - Opening art exhibition PERSPECTIFY: an imperfect art exhibition (ENG) - The Hague
Event - The PERSPECTIVE project looks to address the concept of successfulness. What does it mean to be the ‘perfect student’, to be 'successful' at university and later in life? It explores perfectionism, setting expectations, performance pressure and more.
Location: The Hague, Wijnhaven Library
You don't have to register for this event.
17:15-18:45 - Calming your nervous system (ENG) - Leiden
Workshop - Design your own map to navigate the difficult moments in life. Facilitated by psychologist Ishana Durante-Bose, the map integrates different psychological tools and steps to self-regulate. Are you longing for some more calm in your life? Then don’t hesitate and join this workshop!
Location: Leiden, Rapenburg 100
Register here.
09:30 - 10:30 Pole-dancing (ENG) - Leiden
Sport - Get ready for some pole dancing; but in a sporty way. Pole fitness is an ideal way to combine sport with creativity. This clinic is all about spectacular spins and extraordinary techniques that make you feel amazing, graceful movements and a great deal of fun. You improve your fitness, increase muscle strength, get a better sense of rhythm and become more self-confident. Be sure to give it a try!
Location: Leiden, Universitair Sportcentrum
Register here.
10:15 - 12:45 Creating life with courage (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop - Relying on courage allows for better decision making. But a lot of people still base their decisions on feelings of fear. So how can you make decisions from a place of courage rather than a place of fear? In this workshop, you'll connect with your fellow students and learn more about the hidden opportunities our fears represent. You will also develope practical tools to help manage your fears and turn them into courage.
A workshop given by Global Young Leaders.
Location: the Hague, Wijnhaven - The Inspiration Lab
Register here.
13:15 - 14:30 Leiden City Walk (ENG) - Leiden
Activity - Let’s walk and talk during this 1 hour city walk. An ideal way to relax and stretch your legs, whilst meeting other people and enjoying the beauty of Leiden. You will be accompanied by a tour guide who knows a lot about the city.
Leiden developed along the banks of the river Rhine where a fortress was situated and counts took up residence. Whilst walking along the numerous Leiden canals and through alms house courtyards, your guide will sketch a portrait of bygone times when commerce and the cloth industry thrived, Dutch painters flourished and the university was founded.
Location: Leiden, starting point at Plexus
Register here.
14:00 - 17:00 Afternoon silent retreat (ENG) - Leiden
Activity - Do you feel the time has come to take a moment of silence away from your daily routine and constant encounters? Take an afternoon break and join us for a short silent retreat at Rapenburg 100. We will do a variety of mindful meditations and enjoy a silent walk. Then we will gather to share our experiences and insights. A silent retreat is a great way to maintain your mindfulness. For this retreat we do recommend that you already have some affinity with mindfulness practice.
Location: Leiden, Rapenburg 100
Register here.
14:00 - 16:30 Perceptual drawing with charcoal (ENG) - Leiden
Perceptual Drawing is intended for anyone who is interested in learning how to draw. It comes from the idea that drawing is a discipline. That it is teachable, learnable and should be accessible to anyone interested in a carefully organised and structured investigation of the drawing process.
We learn to draw from observation. This workshop develops insights into the mechanisms of visual perception, how the individual components of a drawing relate to the whole, and compositional organisation. The material used will be charcoal on paper.
Locatie: Leiden, LAKatelier studio 1.44
Register here.
14:15 - 15:15 Finally peace in my head (ENG) - Online
Lecture - During the week, you may feel dominated by your schedule. Your week is often fully planned with lectures, work groups, classes and everything that comes with it. And your weekend is no different. Your social life, sports, family and so on: everything makes a claim on your attention. Such an active life can seem fun for a while, but it also takes its toll. At first, you might get overstimulated. Then your attention span shortens and you feel increasingly irritable. Eventually, you can't take it anymore: extreme fatigue sets in, and sometimes even worse. How do you regain your mental calm?
An interactive lecture by Aart Goedhart, writer of the book Eindelijk rust in je hoofd (2021) and one of the key-teachers of the School of Life in Amsterdam.
Location: Online
Register here.
14:30 - 16:00 Cats & Coffee (ENG/NL) - Leiden
Activity - Cats and coffee: it’s all in the name! This cat café is a place in Leiden where you can enjoy delicious coffee (among other drinks) and tasty cake in a cosy living room atmosphere in the company of eight sweet cats, who have found their golden basket in the café. Come along, plop down on the sofa or in a lounge chair and experience what a positive effect the presence of cats has on your well-being!
Location: Leiden - Sophie Kattencafé, Haarlemmerstraat 241.
Register here.
15:15 - 16:45 Sleeping better for more resilience (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop - The importance of sleep for our (mental) health and performance is often underestimated. Sleep has been seen as the third pillar of health, next to exercise and nutrition. But sleep is actually not a pillar but the very foundation of health. Sleeping well is essential for feeling well and staying on top of the demands of being a student. In this workshop, you will learn the theory behind sleep and get practical recommendations on how to sleep better.
Location: Den Haag, Schouwburgstraat room A202
Register here.
16:00 - 17:00 Quick Wins: Upgrade your CV & motivation letter - Online
Workshop - Presenting yourself clearly and effectively is an essential part of applying for work. In this workshop, you will get a clear picture of how you can properly display your knowledge, skills and competences in your CV and in your motivation letter.
During the workshop you will get many examples and practical tips, so that by the end you will know how to attract the attention of employers in order to be invited for an interview! You will learn how employers scan your CV and how to show what you want them to see.
Loaction: online
Register here.
16:00 - 18:00 Creative Exchange meet-up (ENG) - The Hague
Drinks - What creative, unusual or other type of skill would you love to learn? What skills could you share with other people?
Your student days are a time of learning and connection. Your studies will provide you with a wealth of academic skills. But maybe you also want to learn other interesting and amazing skills outside your curriculum. Would you love to become a chess master, apply beautiful henna, develop painting skills or learn about astrology? Then join us for a meet-up and exchange creative ideas and skills.
This workshop is organized by POPcorner The Hague.
Location: The Hague, Beehive (POPCorner)
Register here.
17:00 - 18:00 Boxing Clinic (ENG) - The Hague
Sport clinic - Boxing and kickboxing are great workouts that give your body an immense energy boost. Want to find out if this is the sport for you? Register for the clinic.
The results? Less fatigue, better concentration and reduced stress levels. You can release your frustrations, and put your worries aside by directing your focus elsewhere. You will also push and develop yourself, both physically and mentally. In boxing, discipline, self-control and respect are key and you’ll also work on your stamina and strength.
Don’t have your own equipment? No problem, you can borrow gloves and shin pads during the clinic.
Location: The Hague, Sportcentre Beehive.
Register here.
19:00 -21:00 Game night: Werewolves (ENG) - The Hague
Activity - Taking a break from time to time is one of the most important ways to improve your well-being. And what better way to take a break from your busy schedule than by getting together with a group of fellow students for a game night?
During this game night, we will play the spooky game of Werewolves. Are you able to survive the night or will you fall prey to one of the town’s hungry werewolves? Sign up and find out!
This workshop is organized by POPcorner Student Panel of Humanities.
Location: The Hague, Beehive - Common room
Register here.
19:30 - 21:00 International night: Statements (ENG) - Leiden
Evening event - It is important to talk about the personal well-being of students. This is why the Student Wellbeing Team would like to start the conversation by holding a 'Crossing the line' event. With a small group of students, we will discuss different statements and find out who can relate to them by seeing who crosses the line. Let's get rid of taboos and help one another.
Locatie: Leiden, Plexus - Spectrum room
Register here.
19:30 - 22:30 Bake and babbels (ENG/NL) - Leiden
Activity - Come bake with members of the board of Collegium Musicum! This student association focuses on performing classical music and putting on great concerts. But sometimes some "gezellig" downtime is needed. And what better way to achieve this than by baking? You will bake in small groups at the homes of board members, joined by (other) members of Collegium Musicum. Sign up and have a good time whilst enjoy some tasty snacks.
This activity is hosted by student association Collegium Musicum as part of the joint Student Well-being Declaration.
Location: Leiden
Register here.
20:15 - 21:45 Ice Skating (ENG/NL) - Leiden
Activity - Now that it’s getting colder, staying active is especially important to counter all those cozy hours spent inside. And ice skating is the perfect fun activity to do just that! Whether you are a pro who has been ice skating since you could walk, or it’s your first time on the ice – grab your friends, roommates or take yourself out and make your way to the ice skating rink!
This activity is hosted by student association DAC as part of the joint Student Well-being Declaration.
Locatie: Leiden
Register here.
09:00 - 10:00 Morning meditatie (ENG) - Online
Activity - Get your day off to a good start and join in this morning meditation. Whether you want to learn more about meditation or already have some experience, everyone is welcome. After a brief instruction we will meditate together. There will be time to share our experiences afterwards and we will end with a metta (love-kindness) meditation. The session will be given by Dardan who is a meditation teacher at Rapenburg100 and a student in the Theravada tradition of Ayya Khema.
Location: Online
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09:30 - 10:30 Kick Boxing (ENG) - Leiden
Sport - Do you follow Rico Verhoeven's matches? Then come and try kickboxing for yourself! It is a combination of kicks on the cushions and boxing techniques with gloves. This class is suitable for beginners and will touch on technique training, strength and cardio interval training. Gloves and knee pads will be made available.
Location: Leiden, University Sports Centre (USC)
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10:15 - 11:15 Defeating your inner critic (ENG) - Online
Interactive lecture - The "inner critic" is a voice and feeling that can undermine us and infiltrate our wellbeing. It keeps us battling and stuck in the same place. In this lecture, we will cross from psychoanalysis to the meditation wisdoms of Ayya Khema to try to understand and disarm this inner critic through mindful investigation and contemplative exercises.
Location: Online
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10:30 - 12:30 Discover your qualities for the job market(ENG) - Leiden
Workshop - Who am I and what are my strengths? These are the two important questions we will investigate during this workshop. We will also look at the first steps to take when looking for a part-time job, full-time job or internship and learn how to take these steps with confidence.
Location: Leiden, KOG AQ28
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11:15 - 12:45 From stress to succes (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop - Many students suffer from stress: perfectionism, fear of failure, chronic worrying, presentation stress ... It does not necessarily lead to bad performance, but it sure doesn’t feel nice. Luckily, you can learn to control your thoughts and emotions and change your behavior.
In this workshop, six steps to reduce stress will be presented. In addition, you will learn about the brain. You will hear about dendrites, the crackling sound of firing neurons, blind people seeing with their tongue ... It’s gonna be fun and informative!
Location: The Hague, Wijnhaven zaal 3.16
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13:00 -15:30 Successfully integrating in a post-COVID world (ENG) - Leiden
Workshop - The COVID period has been a crazy, unique experience filled with uncertainty, restrictions, and many new and unexpected challenges. Young people have had little room, opportunity and resources to properly process the experience. As a result, many of them are (re)entering university life with unresolved baggage, emotions, and challenges that negatively impact their mental health and ability to successfully integrate into university life.
In this workshop, you can de-stress and connect with fellow students about your COVID experiences and challenges. As a group, you will work towards reframing your COVID challenges as opportunities through interactive, non-judgmental, peer-to-peer exchanges. You will also develope personalised and practical tools and approaches to help you move through your COVID challenges with confidence. This will in turn help you to understand and process your experiences and successfully integrate back into a post-COVID world.
Location: Leiden, Plexus in spectrumzaal
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13:15 - 14:00 Walk & Talk LUMC (NL/ENG) - Leiden
Activity - Let’s get together with a group of fellow students for a nice chat whilst walking through a beautiful park close to LUMC.
This activity is hosted by Leiden study associations as part of the joint Student Well-being Declaration.
Location: Leiding, LUMC entrance
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13:30 - 15:00 Time-management (ENG) - Leiden
Workshop - In preparation for this workshop, you will be asked to keep a log of your time for a period of one week. The aim is for you to keep track of how you spend your time, on an hourly basis.
When joining the workshop, make sure you have your diary and an overview of all your upcoming study-related tasks to hand. During the workshop we can then get straight down to designing a realistic schedule.
Location: Leiden
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14:00 -15:30 - Week of the International Student Walk (NL/ENG) - Leiden
Activity - 14 to 18 November is the Week of the International Student! Dutch and international students can learn a lot from each other and, above all, make each other's student life a lot more fun. To help connect Dutch and international students together, Nuffic and Frisse Gedachtes are joining forces to organize the Week of the International Student Walks.
During these walks in different cities in the Netherlands, Dutch and international students have the opportunity to meet each other by taking a walk, exchanging experiences and having a drink.
14:30 - 16:00 Cats and Cards (ENG/NL) - Leiden
Activity - Fancy a card game this Friday afternoon, whilst being surrounded by friendly cats and enjoying a free drink and snack? Then sign up now for this Cats & cards activity! Besides regular card games, you can also play Exploding kittens (the card game!). Feel free to bring your own card game to play with fellow students. Just let us know in the comments section of the registration form which game you will bring!
Sophie cat café is a place in Leiden where you can enjoy delicious coffee and tasty cake in a cosy living room atmosphere in the company of eight lovely cats who have found their golden basket in the café.
Location: Leiden - Sophie kattencafé, Haarlemmerstraat 241 .
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15:15 - 16:45 Public speaking (ENG) - The Hague
Workshop - This event aims to normalise public speaking. We all recognise it – the tight chest, sweaty hands, a rapid pulse and forgetting what you were about to say. Whether we're making an important speech, giving a classroom presentation or trying to convince the waiter to give us a free beer, public speaking is a regular necessity.
In this class, we will give you tips and tricks to help you overcome these sensations and bring across your points clearly, quickly and, most importantly, memorably. Our goal is that once you walk out of the class, you will feel more confident and open about public speaking and sharing your opinions with others!
Location: The Hague, Wijnhaven room 3.12A/B
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15:15 - 16:45 Tote bag painting (ENG/NL) - Leiden
Activity - Create your own personal customised tote bag during this session organised by Uni-Life! Get creative with paint, markers and more! We'll bring all the supplies you need, the only thing you will need to bring is some (or a lot) of creativity!
Location: Leiden, Plexus - spectrumzaal
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16:00 - 18:00 Knitting (ENG) - The Hague
Activity - Do you love knitting or crocheting? Or have you always wanted to learn but never had the opportunity? Join local knitting club 'The Yarn Club' on Friday from 16:00 till 18:00 at the Beehive. We are a student-run club that meets once a week to knit, crochet, talk, drink tea, and occasionally eat cake. We are open to both beginners and advanced knitters/crocheters, and we look forward to seeing you there. If you are a first timer, we will provide you with knitting/crocheting materials.
Location: The Hague, Beehive- common room
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16:00 - 18:00 Pool & Darts (ENG) - Leiden
Activity - How about a fun game of pool? The aim of the game is to pot all the balls within a set period of time. Just get the right balls into the right pockets and make sure the white ball stays on the table. Lots of fun and a relaxing way to roll into the weekend.
If pool isn't for you but you're still up for a game, there are also darts boards available. Take aim and enjoy yourself!
Sign up individually, indicate if you prefer pool or darts and you will be placed in a group.
Location: Leiden, Poolcentrum het Levendaal.
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