Get involved with activities outside your studies and develop your interests and talents – or discover a hidden passion. At NHL Stenden, you’re encouraged to explore beyond your studies, whether this means taking a minor subject not directly related to your course programme or setting up your own company, volunteering for a student association or working as a student ambassador for your degree programme. There are many, many ways you can develop your skills, gain experience and simply add an extra dimension to your student life.
Study at a European University and take part in one of the mobility opportunities offered by RUN-EU
Take a minor subject abroad and either go on Grand Tour to Indonesia, South Africa or Thailand, or to Aruba or Italy, or go on exchange to one of the 150 partner universities we have around the globe
Give yourself an extra challenge with the X-Honours programme
Get help starting up your own business while you study with the Center for Entrepreneurship
Visit one of our partner universities during the summer break and join a summer school programme to develop your knowledge and skills in a specific area
Get involved with a student association or join a student council
Get help with study skills, work on personal development or learn a new skill for life and take a student training course

Episode 5: How can you also explore beyond your studies at NHL Stenden?
In the Good to be here Podcast, four international students from NHL Stenden share their surprise and disbelief, their thoughts and experiences – and come up with some great tips.

I think if you see an opportunity, you should take it
"I’ve always wanted to do something extra. Even at kindergarten I was looking out for more things to do. It’s just how I was brought up."