1. Adjust your expectations
The Dutch educational culture and ways of interacting may be quite different from what you were used to at home. The Introduction Programme provides a good opportunity to learn about how things work in Leiden. Getting to understand the new culture will be part of your everyday experiences.
Try to be open to new attitudes and ways of doing things. If you come from a different educational culture, give yourself time to get used to the new approach.
Try not to be overly critical, but ask yourself, “What are the expectations here?”