Most young people in The Netherlands and people working shops and service industries speak at least some English. The student population is quite international due to the proximity of Amsterdam with its multinational companies and The Hague, which is home to many international political organizations. Americans studying abroad are just a small part of the multinational student body at Webster in Leiden. Nonacademic student life flourishes at Webster and in the Leiden community. An active student government sponsors debates, lectures, field trips, and several symposia.
Students also participate in local basketball, soccer, and softball leagues.
Beautiful new housing facilities are available to Webster University students. These accommodations are in a renovated dormitory that houses international students attending Webster and the University of Leiden. Located at the edge of a canal just a 20-minute walk from the Webster campus, the dormitory offers bright, fully furnished rooms and a beautiful courtyard. Every two rooms share a WC, and four rooms share a shower. A spacious kitchen and pantry area is provided for every five rooms for students who wish to prepare their own meals.