A blog by ESSET staff & students
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 →
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 →
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 →
(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 →
Climate change projections Last week I sat in a climate change lecture and couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed with pessimism as we learned more about Emission scenarios and the Kaya identity. Based on IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) projections, if the world continues to progress in the manner that it is, there is not... Continue Reading →
Earlier this year, a friend asked me if I would like to participate in a corona-proof clothes swap in Delft (I used to live there). I was confused. How would you make clothes swap event corona-proof? Then she explained to me. It is called “kettingkledingruil” in Dutch, and this initiative has many members all across... Continue Reading →
5-minute read Last year we brought to you interesting content that would not only show you our fun sides but also pieces that would shed light on unorthodox perspectives. This year, it is our goal to bring to you even more content, from even wider perspectives. On that note, we introduce you to 4 of... Continue Reading →
“Was this the first time you had dinner with all ESSET colleagues?”, asked Stanley, our newest ESSET staff to me. I stopped to think for a couple of seconds when I realised that it was indeed my first dinner with all ESSET colleagues. Lucky Stanley, it was his first week at Avans and he had... Continue Reading →
Welcome Back! Just as quickly as the summer came, it ended. Now, we are in yet another first week of the program. It is a new atmosphere now that things have somewhat returned to normal. Not only are students able to follow classes onsite but have also been able to engage physically with each other. This week has been... Continue Reading →
2-minute read Exams are almost over and what better way to give us a taste of what is to come after COVID than to end our first year with a fieldwork activity? Last week, ESSET students went out in the field as we explored the ecological outdoors of the Mastbos forest. I think I speak... Continue Reading →
The academic year has ended, and the holidays have started! It was a crazy rollercoaster this year, although it felt like the rollercoaster itself was hardly moving due to the COVID situation. But the students, teachers and staff survived and thrived, and are now looking forward to a well-deserved Summer break. Paul and Maurits, two... Continue Reading →
Hey everyone, just popping in to let you know that the ESSET blog team is wishing you all the best of luck as you write your final exams for this year! As you walk into that examination room, wherever it is, just remember that you were born to achieve great things in life! You can... Continue Reading →
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