If you have ever lived, you know life is suffering. We are condemned with the self-consciousness of our own mortality. There are many good moments in life, as well as many horrific. Every being suffers. We will never make it out alive. We’re all in. Now confronted with this, what can we do? We cannot... Continue Reading →
Navigating through “Brightspace”
The year 2021 ended, and with it so did the use of Blackboard at Avans. I was sitting at school yesterday when I came to the realization that we no longer have access to Blackboard. In a way, I was flooded with a bit of anxiety because on Blackboard there was an easily accessible page... Continue Reading →
Humanity’s Biggest Crime
We tend to look back at times of slavery and war and look down on the civilizations that caused it. We think of ourselves, at least in the West, as the most morally responsible civilization to ever exist. But what if this is not the case? What if, at this moment, we are carrying out... Continue Reading →
Learning how to learn
First-years' Personal and Professional Development course has a mini-course in it. Believe it or not, every student must watch around five hours of videos on how to learn. Now. At the university. When we are approaching the closing of our education! That was my primary reaction. I must say, from all the people I've talked... Continue Reading →
Learning Dutch while studying/working – Can you do that? (Part 2)
Written by Widya Prihesti Iswarani and Thais de Castro Lima Varella I am back again with more stories about learning Dutch. This time, Thais Varella will share her stories with us. Are you ready to get inspired by Thais? Read her story below! Thais came to The Netherlands for the first time to do her... Continue Reading →
Old shirts and happy families
'Tis the season to be jolly! Well...Almost 😊 In my opinion, there is always a cozy and warm feeling around handmade gifts. Imagine your friend googling DIY gifts until their instinct goes: "This is the one." Think of them painting you a stormy sea, searching for cute pictures and framing them, or simply baking your favorite dessert; investing time in making you happy, and vice... Continue Reading →
Minor Disruptive Events: Field Trip to Evia
In the fourth year of their bachelor study at ESSET, students are allowed to choose a minor programme. They can participate in a minor programme offered by Avans, partner universities in The Netherlands, or even abroad. This blog will tell you more about one of the minors offered by Avans, and more specifically – a... Continue Reading →
Excursion: Recycling Fair 2021
Last week the first excursion of ESSET for this year took place! An excursion to “The National trade fair for recycling technology and waste management” was organised. One hundred fifty seven exhibitors gathered in the event hall in Gorichem on the 16th, 17th and 18th of October. Students of ESSET had the chance to gather... Continue Reading →
Soon there may be consequences for people who deliberately damage the environment
Earlier today I was able to experience a short guest lecture on Worldwide Policy Development with regard to Environmental security given by Wouter Veening and Shirleen Chin. Mr. Veening is the President at the Institute for Environmental Security in the Hague and Ms. Chin is a Strategy Advocate (she basically specialises in negotiations). Eco- geopolitica... Continue Reading →
Learning Dutch while studying/working – Can you do that?
The Netherlands is known as one of the countries with the best English as a second language. To be honest, this is one of the reasons why I wanted to study in The Netherlands. Many programmes in universities (especially masters) are offered in English, and outside of the university people also have no problem speaking... Continue Reading →
How 10 Billion People Can Survive Together
In the year 2100, it is estimated that there will be 10 billion people on earth. At this moment, we are already using the earth's full capacity of water usage and resources. CO2 emissions are rising exponentially, and so is plastic production. The differences between the rich and poor are still increasing. The earth is... Continue Reading →
How are you holding up?
(6 minute read) Hello you! We have officially passed 1/8 of this study year. That is something! I am sure it has been exciting, amazing, and pretty intense. Every day in this new situation brings trials and little gifts. I do hope all of you are well and handle stressy messy times with patience. However,... Continue Reading →