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A quarter of all Dutch students suffer burn-out symptoms, and an even greater percentage regularly experience emotional exhaustion and tiredness. At a symposium on 7 May students were given tips for handling stress.

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Various university locations have extended their opening hours during the upcoming exam period to give you more chance to study. The cafés have also extended their opening hours.

Various University locations have extended their opening hours during the upcoming exam period to give you more chance to study. The cafés have also extended their opening hours.

Children and young people who are victims of emotional abuse at the hands of their parents often report the symptoms of severe post-traumatic stress. These are generally even worse than after other forms of child abuse, such as physical abuse. These are the results of research by Leiden psychologists,…

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Lecturers had a week to move their courses online. An enormous challenge because remote teaching definitely wasn’t commonplace at Leiden University. Suzan Verberne, a lecturer and researcher at LIACS, shares her experiences. ‘I tried to do too much in my first week working from home.’

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Do you need help managing your time or coping with study stress? Would you like tips about thesis writing or strategic study techniques? Leiden University offers a range of courses designed to help you improve your study skills.

As a student you may sometimes be affected by stress or a lack of self-confidence. Or perhaps you need help learning to relax or staying focused. Our personal development courses can help you address these issues in a constructive way.

Taking exams well is a skill you can learn. It requires good preparation and the right strategy. An open-book exam requires a very different approach to a multiple-choice exam. The tips below will come in handy when revising and during the exam itself.

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The FSW Honours College programme consists of 30 ECs in addition to your regular bachelor’s degree programme.

Many students find speaking in front of their classmates and lecturers nerve-wracking. Giving a presentation can be rather stressful. But good preparation is half the battle and following the tips below can help reduce any anxiety.

You can boost your wellbeing in your own free time too, during and after the Student Wellbeing Weeks! Check out our new podcasts about mindfulness and meditation and about survivors, and our vlogs about studying during Covid-19!

The FSW Honours College offers you an interactive Honours track, alongside your regular bachelor’s degree programme.

Your wellbeing

Stress among students is a growing problem. A new Student Wellbeing taskforce will be looking at the mental health of students at Leiden University.

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A student psychologist can help you to deal with personal and study-related circumstances that might be impacting your academic progress.