Posts with: Leeuwarden

Rica Kenning from Germany – YourPost’s DNA

Hi! My name is Rica Kenning; I am 23 years old and come from a small village in Germany. After I finished school I went to the UK for a year as an Au Pair to grow English skills. After that year I started studies in Germany but missed the international atmosphere, as I had in the UK. More →

A Guide to Leeuwarden [1]

In the following weeks we will be writing a series of articles full of advice and little tricks to make the most out of your visit to Leeuwarden. Leeuwarden together with the province of Fryslân will be the European Capital of Culture in 2018 and people from all around the globe will come to explore the city, we want to make that experience easier to everyone by creating this series. More →

The Pride and Beauty of Friesland

“He is not proud. I was wrong, I was entirely wrong about him. You don’t know him, Papa. If I told you what he’s really like, what he’s done.” This quote from Pride and Prejudice should lead you through this article about the Friesian horse. Further, this quote shows you exactly what we see when looking at the Friesian horse.

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A Congolese with brilliant talent from Leeuwarden

LEEUWARDEN – A Congolese with brilliant talent from Leeuwarden Furious Pablo is a hip-hop artist from Leeuwarden, originally from Republic of Congo. His positive intension is to reach out to the people all over the world through his music. Be a musician by nature and passion. More →

Stephen Krans from Nigeria – YourPost’s DNA

I am Stephen Krans, I was born and grew up in Nigeria. I am a student of Stenden University of Applied science Leeuwarden; I work as freelancer in designing website and posters and sometime I repair computers. Since February, 2015 I live in Leeuwarden, a most peaceful city with great people. I don’t regret I live and study in Leeuwarden. I think it’s a beautiful city. Even though I am a student I see positive attitude from people of Leeuwarden. Since I live in this city I have never face any racists what so ever. More →

Eimantas Zemaitis from Lithuania – YourPost’s DNA

Hi! My name is Eimantas; I am a 24-year-old male. I came here from a small country Lithuania and even smaller town Ariogala. Why and how did I get here? A few years ago a took a decision to study Media and Entertainment Management in Leeuwarden. More →

Ksenia Padaliakina from Belarus – YourPost’s DNA

Hey everyone! Here I am. My name is Ksenia and I am 20 years old girl, who was raised in a beautiful and peaceful country – Belarus. My native language is Russian, but I am fluent in English as well. A few years ago I decided to study Media, and my choice fell on Leeuwarden. And that is how everything began – my interests in different cultures, travelling and meeting people from all over the world. More →

Evren from Turkey – YourPost’s DNA

My name is Evren Baba. I am 23 years old. I was born and raised in İstanbul, Turkey. I came Leeuwarden as an exchange student. I study Communication at NHL University. I chose to be in Leeuwarden. Because, living in a place like Netherlands is different for me, but living in a small but exciting city like Leeuwarden is totally something else. ???? More →

Lena Lötzer from Germany – YourPost’s DNA

My name is Lena Lötzer, I am 22 years old and from a small village in Germany. After finishing high school, I went to New Zealand for a year. In New Zealand, I grooved my English language skills, immersed myself in a different culture, and met people with various backgrounds from all over the world. The international atmosphere impressed me so much that I decided to study abroad. This is how I came to Leeuwarden three years ago. More →

Kristina Bogoeva from Bulgaria – YourPost’s DNA

My name is Kristina Bogoeva and I am 21. I come from Bulgaria and this is my third year studying in Leeuwarden. I went for a very exciting programme, connected to Media, and currently I am doing a practical minor called Art’n’Sound at NHL Hogeschool. More →

Laura Apostol from Romania – YourPost’s DNA

I am Laura Liliana Apostol, 19 years old from Bucharest, Romania. Leeuwarden has become my hometown ever since I came here in September, to start my studies at Stenden University. Starting from the first day, I knew that Leeuwarden will become my home, as I felt very comfortable and peaceful in it. More →

Monika Rojute from Lithuania – YourPost’s DNA

My name is Monika Rojūtė, I am 23 years old and I am from the very north of Lithuania. I came to the Netherlands in 2014 after spending a year in England. I made this decision after searching for media studies in Europe. I ended up studying Media and Entertainment Management at Stenden university and now am a third-year student getting ready for my internship. More →

The gorgeous building of Gothic Revival style Saint Boniface Church

Leeuwarden is a place with an exciting history and future. Talking about bright future of the city in 2013 Leeuwarden was voted for European Capital of Culture for 2018. Therefore, this award is given to a city in which different events will be organized that can boost Leeuwarden visibility. More →

Blokhuispoort, the old jail of Leeuwarden is now the cultural heart of the city

LEEUWARDEN – Have you ever wondered how a real jail looks like or what is the atmosphere? Leeuwarden has been permanently inhabited since the 10th century and was granted town in 1435. Moreover, the city was liberated from German occupation during World War II and visitors can see lots of old buildings. One of them is the old jail of Leeuwarden: Blokhuispoort built in 1499 as a type of fort and was turned into a prison in 1580 used till 1995. More →

Mayor Crone: ,,Students bring energy to the city” [2]

LEEUWARDEN – Mayor of Leeuwarden, Ferd. J.M. Crone, hosted Eric Blomqvist and me at the city hall. We had a chance to talk about students, cultural capital and many other things. According to the Mayor students are important for the cultural capital for next year. Also, we heard that Groningen university will open a new campus here, in Leeuwarden. More →