Kick-start your student life in Leeuwarden and join pre-intro activities organised from 16 till 29 August 2027. Sign up, meet new people, and settle into your new community.
Activities you can expect
Below you can see activities we offered in the past so you get an idea on what to expect. The detailed planning will follow in May 2027.
Visiting Petting Zoo
Meet StudentStay’s cutest neighbours. Cuddle ponies, pet baby goats & feed all the adorable little animals at the petting zoo.
Creative Workshops: Room decoration & more
Create decorations for your new room and start creatively in the new school year with candle painting, vision board making, and more.
Climbing Workshop: Bouldering
Free Bouldering workshops at the Noadwand climbing hall next to StudentStay..
AIKON ROX & Gym workshops
HYROX training and other sport workshops at Aikon Gym on campus.
Guided Campus Tours
Explore the NHL Stenden campus and join the free Guided Campus Tours. Bring your friends and family along.
Bike Smart NL: bike like a local
Learn the rules of the road, level up your bike skills, and discover how to stay safe in Dutch traffic.
Job Ready NL: workshops & advice
Practical workshops on CVs, networking & applications and get all the ins & outs of Student Finance by DUO.
Movie Time
Grab some popcorn, enjoy a movie, and get to know your fellow students in a relaxed setting.
13 AUG Parents Connect
While you enjoy a movie, let your parents join this informal meet-up to connect and learn about student life, safety and support. 13 August Café Brûze 4 - 6 pm.
Visit Friday Market
Join our students and visit the Friday (Farmer) Market in the city.
Dutch Borrel & Pub Quiz
Emerse in the Dutch culture with a typical Dutch borrel and pub quiz. Enjoy typical food and play some Dutch games with your friends and family.
Leisure Day In The Park: live music & drinks
Prinsentuin park will come alive with music during the Prinsentuinconcerten – a free open-air event featuring talented live performers. Join the Leisure Day on the last Sunday before StudyStartWeek.
17 - 23 August 2026
Meeting point for all activities is Café Brûze, Rengerslaan 1. For all acitvities with a * registration is required.
17 AUG Visit the Petting Zoo
Meet StudentStay’s cutest neighbours. Cuddle ponies, pet baby goats & feed all the adorable little animals at the petting zoo. 17 AUG 10 am, Meeting point: Café Brûze
17 AUG Creative Workshops: Room decoration & more
Create decorations for your new room and start creatively in the new school year with candle painting, vision board making, and more. 17 August from 11 am till 4 pm at Café Brûze, you can join at any time.
17 AUG Bike Smart NL: bike like a local*
Learn the rules of the road, level up your bike skills, and discover how to stay safe in Dutch traffic. 17 August from 2 pm till 4 pm, meeting point 2 pm at Café Brûze.
18 AUG Guided Campus Tour
Explore the NHL Stenden campus and join the free Guided Campus Tours. Bring your friends and family along. No registration needed. 18 August at 11 am, meeting point at Café Brûze.
18 AUG Climbing Workshop: Bouldering*
Free Bouldering workshop on 18 August at 12.45 pm and 1.45 pm, meeting point Café Brûze.
19 AUG Job Ready NL: workshops & advice
Practical workshops on CVs, networking & applications and get all the ins & outs of Student Finance by DUO. 19 August from 10 am till 2 pm at Café Brûze.
19 AUG Climbing Workshop: Bouldering*
Free Bouldering workshop on 19 August at 12.45 pm and 1.45 pm, meeting point Café Brûze.
19 AUG Aikon Gym: Core, Glutes & Legs*
Enjoy training and getting fit? Then join this Sports Clinics! Get stronger, improve your endurance, and have fun together. 19 August 2 pm at Café Brûze.
20 AUG Guided Campus Tour
Explore the NHL Stenden campus and join the free Guided Campus Tours. Bring your friends and family along. No registration needed. 20 August at 11 am, meeting point at Café Brûze.
20 AUG Creative Workshops: Room decoration & more
Create decorations for your new room and start creatively in the new school year with candle painting, vision board making, and more. 20 August from 11 am till 4 pm at Café Brûze, you can join at any time.
20 AUG Climbing Workshop: Bouldering*
Free Bouldering workshop on 20 August at 12.45 pm and 1.45 pm, meeting point Café Brûze.
21 AUG Visit Friday Market
Join our students and visit the Friday (Farmer) Market in the city. 21 August 10 am, meeting point Café Brûze.
21 AUG Dutch Borrel & Pub Quiz
Emerse in the Dutch culture with a typical Dutch borrel and pub quiz. Enjoy typical food and play some Dutch games with your friends and family. 21 August 3.30 pm - 6 pm Café Brûze.
23 AUG Leisure Day In The Park: live music & drinks*
Prinsentuin park will come alive with music during the Prinsentuinconcerten – a free open-air event featuring talented live performers. Join the Leisure Day on 23 August from 2 pm – 5 pm for live music at Prinsentuin. No meeting point at Café Bruze.
24-28 August 2026: StudyStartWeek
Official NHL Stenden Introduction Week. Don't miss it!!
StudentStay Events
In August, StudentStay puts on various events for all international students. More info on insta
Tips for a great summer in Leeuwarden
*for these activities registration and for some a participation fee is needed.
Notiz Hotel Summer Offer
Get 30% discount on room stays of 3 nights or more at Notiz Hotel on the NHL Stenden Campus from 15 June until 30 September. Use code ‘EXPLORE’ to book on www.notizhotel.com/en.
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