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World Scholarship report: Merles 5th report:

News from my studies

At the end of January, we handed in our research project and then the second semester started with new courses: "History of Political Thought" and "Introduction to Political Research". Neither of these are my hobbyhorses, but I like the fact that we are now going more in-depth and learning, for example, about what philosophers thought thousands of years ago about the best state, the order of society and the nature of human beings. I also took another course from the "Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies".

Online classes

Due to the current situation, we also have a different examination format: instead of four written examinations, we now have two tests every week and another task that is handed in. Personally, I think it's a good system because you have to study regularly and you get a week's worth of knowledge. Nevertheless, it is a strange feeling to watch the recorded lectures from last year with all the students in a lecture hall that you yourself have never seen from the inside. Fortunately, we also have live online seminars where we talk about the content.

Engagement

At the same time, I'm getting more involved in the student association "Machiavelli". Together with other students, I organised an expert discussion for half a year on the topic of "Corona vaccine: the connection between globalisation and social inequality". The discussion has finally taken place (online) and it was very interesting to hear the different perspectives, for example on the question of how a worldwide, fairer distribution of the vaccine could look like and what responsibility "rich" countries have. I also wrote another article for the student magazine "De Derde Dinsdag". I enjoy researching a topic of my own choice and it is a good way to approach the field of journalism at a low level.

I also got in touch with the initiative "CatCallsofAmsterdam". It campaigns against sexual harassment in public spaces and I hope to get more involved there soon.

I am learning Dutch

My Dutch course also started a few weeks ago. For a total of five hours a week, I learn vocabulary, correct pronunciation and also about the culture of the Netherlands with other people and with the help of a very dedicated teacher.

Highlight of the month

Of course, the highlight of the month should not be withheld: In Amsterdam last week (as in other parts) many rivers, lakes and even the canals froze over! The municipality had already decreed in the days before that the locks would be closed and no boats and ships would be allowed to sail - skating has a high priority here! It was wonderful to witness this event as people slithered around on every little speck of water, no matter how small. What a beautiful picture!

Merles reports

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