Study association
A study association is an association specifically for students of one study. Almost all studies in Leiden have such an association. Unlike a student association, where people from all sorts of studies are members, there are generally fewer obligations attached to membership of a study association. There is no hazing or KMT (KennisMakingsTijd) and you are not obliged to be present at certain activities once in a while.
Moreover, a study association does not work with disputes or year clubs, which most student associations have. While most student unions are mainly about having fun, a study association also offers the possibility to get more involved with your studies by organizing study-related activities. So a study association has a looser and more non-committal structure, but just like a student association it offers a lot of fun and the possibility to get to know other students!
Labyrint
Labyrint is the study association for psychology students in Leiden. The association was founded after a merger on June 30, 1994 and currently has about 2000 members. Besides organizing numerous study-related activities, Labyrint is also there to promote contact between psychology students. In addition, Labyrint sells textbooks for all years of psychology studies. Click here to take a look at the books page. As a member of Labyrint, you can participate in both study-related activities, as well as socially-oriented activities. The committees that organize these activities can be found here.
Activities
A good example is the freshmen weekend, which is organized every September around a certain theme. This weekend is the ideal opportunity for freshmen to get to know fellow students. Senior years can come along as an accompaniment. The people you meet during this weekend can be seen again at the Labyrinth activities, where you will of course meet other members.
There are also regular well-attended theme parties, to which non-psychology students are also welcome. Also, Labyrint organizes an all-year weekend, a fun weekend at home or abroad where members from all years of study can participate. It is the ultimate opportunity to get to know fellow students from different years of study. Every year there is also a week-long trip to a foreign destination, where you do study-related things as well as social, cultural and sports activities.
In addition, of course, there are the study-related activities. For example, as a Labyrinth member you can buy study books and summaries through us at a discount. This makes it possible to optimally prepare for your exams for less than the retail price! In addition, Labyrint organizes in-house days, workshops and a congress.
For those who want to learn even more about psychology, Labyrint organizes varied lectures, which highlight a variety of psychological topics. Various excursions enliven the image of psychology, by giving an impression of the work of already graduated psychologists. DeSofa, Labyrint's magazine, also covers interesting theoretical and practical aspects of psychology. In addition, this magazine accommodates articles on other issues in students' lives.
Labyrint keeps you informed of all these activities through its monthly newsletter and through its own website.
Disclaimer:
Studievereniging der Psychologie Labyrint is linked to the institute of Psychology at the faculty of social sciences at the University of Leiden, however, it is an independent association. Leiden University is therefore not responsible for anything that concerns the association.