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Amid the lively stalls of student associations on Lloyd Multiplein, there was a European Union tent on Wednesday. Through a game, the organisers wanted to show how important support for victims of crime is. Students Matisse and Alexander are sitting on opposite sides of a table. There are two cameras pointed at their faces. “We’re […] The post Campaign at the Eurekaweek festival to support crime…
For first-years, the Eurekaweek can be quite daunting: a new study, a new city and thousands of unfamiliar faces. But during the Festival at Lloyd Multiplein, it became clear that new friendships already form in the very first week of student life. ‘I want to have breakfast with her every day’ First-years Lynn and Theresa […] The post First-years find new besties during Eurekaweek: ‘I still want…
Hungover first-year students gathered at various locations around the city on Wednesday morning for a relaxed programme with B&R Beurs, sailing club RSZC and Erasmus Multicultural Associations. The multicultural student associations had cooked up delicious food, but unfortunately the mediocre weather turned the picnic at Kralingse Plas into a private affair for two first-year students. […] The…
There is a competition taking place at university that no one ever signed up for, but which almost everyone takes part in. Not because we are so keen to win, but simply because we are afraid of losing. This competition is not about the highest marks, the most talent or the greatest motivation. It is […] The post Bags under the eyes as academic currency appeared first on Erasmus Magazine .
Ahoy is lit just brightly enough on Tuesday evening to read the lyrics in the cantus codex. After all, a cantus is all about singing together. And about beer, as becomes clear from, among other things, one striking outfit. Florian Yoka Mbaki’s outfit attracts plenty of attention outside Ahoy. He is dressed as a lager […] The post ‘Clap as if the Cantus is about to begin and you’re going to have…
The last day of Eurekaweek introduces students to the city’s many museums, an activity called Rotterdam Mozaic. EUR’s associations team up to organise fun activities like a potluck at the Kralingse Plas. The final event of this year’s Eurekaweek is the festival during which students can listen to artists live, dance, sing, and party all […] The post Eurekaweek day 3: Rotterdam Mozaic, potluck,…
Reporter Saskia Elektra may be smaller than her opponent, but she gives it her all in sumo wrestling. She also challenges students to climbing, rugby and cycling. The students are impressed by the many sports being showcased at Excelsior’s grounds during the Eurekaweek Sports & Play event. They are also having a great time during […] The post Sumo, rugby or climbing – who can beat Saskia at Sports…
The second day of Eurekaweek starts with the Sports & Play programme. Until 4pm, students try out all kinds of crazy sports and learn more about the sports associations at EUR. For Master students, the day offers workshops and introduction to different companies. In the evening, it is time for the most famous part of […] The post Eurekaweek day 2: Sports & Play, Master Day, the cantus appeared…
Woudestein Campus was packed with stalls on Monday for the first day of Eurekaweek. There was something to be had almost everywhere for curious first-year students. From bottle openers to pens and key rings, you didn’t have to go home empty-handed. And even when the representatives behind the stalls had nothing to give away, they […] The post First-year students don’t go home empty-handed after…
As well as being a reporter for EM, Ruben van Doorn is a first-year student, so he is taking part in Eurekaweek himself. He likes a good party, which is why he visited the associations during Campus Day on Monday to ask: what makes your parties so special? And which other society throws great parties? […] The post Campus day: which society is the best place for Ruben to party? appeared first on…
