Erasmus University Associations Guidebook

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waste creation, mainly to promote events and recruitment, essentially,

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Welcome!

In this guidebook you will find a description of

associations available on campus and a link to their

website for more information.

Have fun exploring and we hope you find the right

association for you!

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Associations by topic of interest(s):

International: ISR, ESN, CSA

Sustainability & the Community: Sustainable RSM,

GreenEUR, Enactus, Aiesec, Seceur

Education: SR

Debating: Erasmus Debating Society

Fashion: The New Fashion Society

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Associations by field of study:

Management: Star

Finance & Investment: FSR, B&R Beurs

Marketing: Marketing Association

Economics: EFR, FAECTOR

Law: JFR, ELSA

History, Culture and Communication: Histartes

Philosophy: ERA

Sociology, psychology & pedagogy: S.F.V. Cedo Nulli

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ISR organizes events that touch upon every aspect of student life and are therefore categorized as career, social, cultural, or sports. By

inviting international students from all higher educational institutions

in Rotterdam this association hopes to offer a platform where

students can meet all different kinds of people they otherwise wouldn‟t have met.

Website: http://isrotterdam.com/#&panel1-3

“Creating a Rotterdam where all international students feel at home”

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ISR helps students integrate into Dutch society by providing information about our beautiful city, Rotterdam. Furthermore, it tries to connect

internationals to organizations of interest (e.g.: best way to learn

Dutch).

ESN is a European wide organisation that takes care of international students on their exchange, or while they are taking full programs. ESN wants to offer assistance

to international students with any troubles they might have as students in

Rotterdam.

Besides events such as the weekly international social drinks held at BED every

Tuesday, a buddy program matches international newcomers with local Dutch students. Wanna learn more about the possibilities to join ESN and help organise

great events & parties? Wanna help internationals in your home country?

Experience the Dutch experience yourself?

Website: http://www.esn-rotterdam.nl/

E-mail: esn-rotterdam.nl

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CSA-EUR strives to be a platform for people with different backgrounds who share a

passion for China. CSA wishes to serve as the bridge between Chinese and

internationally oriented students, professionals and companies with an interest in

the Chinese and Western markets. To create and maintain this connection

between the business world and the Erasmus students, we organize social-,

educational-, cultural- and career-related activities and events.

They organize a study trip, offer language courses and organize “China in Focus”

which takes place during the Chinese New Year. They provide members with great

experiences, internships and memories. CSA receives about 200 new members of

different nationalities each year.

“To create a platform in which people, regardless of their background, with interest in China, can be brought together”

Website: http://csa-eur.nl/

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Sustainable RSM‟s Student Committee is a group of motivated international

students actively working towards a more sustainable campus through education on sustainable business operations.

Our mission, „making sustainability personal’, is about bringing sustainability at the individual level and teaching each student how to contribute to a more

sustainable campus/living on a daily basis. We want students to realize how even

the smallest and simplest actions can have a tremendous impact.

Raising environmental and social awareness among students is being achieved

through various marketing activities, events such as guest lectures, earth day,

sustainability- or make a difference-day, as well as the undertaking of various field

projects. Particularly, Sustainable RSM is currently working on getting a campus free

of flyers and of plastic coffee/tea cups.

Website:

http://www.sustainable.rsm.nl/

page/student-committee-1

“making sustainability personal”

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GreenEUR is an independent student organization that provides a link between

Erasmus students and environmentally conscious businesses as well as seeks to

make students more aware of the environment. Started in 2009 GreenEUR is a

rapidly growing organization. As a partner of SustainableRSM, SecEUR, Fairtrade,

and several other organizations (both on and off campus) we have a wide range

of connections .

We believe that sustainable development is fundamental for meeting the needs of

present- and future generations. Our responsibility as students at one of the leading

universities, is to be a role model in building towards a sustainable future.

Some of the events that take place within GreenEUR include "Build Your Case",

Study trips, "Make-A-Difference", and "Fair-trade". Through these events students will

be exposed to an interconnected framework between a diverse range of

stakeholders.

Website: http://www.greeneur.nl/

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Enactus is an international non-profit organization that brings together student, academic and business leaders who are committed to using the power of

entrepreneurial action to improve the quality of life and standard of living for

people in need.

Guided by academic advisors and business experts, the student leaders of Enactus

create and implement community empowerment projects around the globe. The

experience not only transforms lives, it helps students develop the kind of talent and

perspective that are essential to leadership in an ever-more complicated and

challenging world.

Projects: http://enactus-eur.nl/projecten/

Website: http://enactus-eur.nl/

“Entrepreneurial, Action, Us”

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AIESEC was founded in 1948 by a couple of West European students from 7

different countries, including the Netherlands. After 65 years AIESEC has grown out

into the largest student organization in the world, established in over 124 countries and more than 800 universities.

AIESEC wants to contribute to the development of countries and their peoples,

emphasizing international understanding and cooperation. All over the world more

than 80.000 students are involved in AIESEC.

Opportunities:

- Exchange

- Board positions

- Make a Move careerevents

Website: http://www.aiesec.nl

“Peace and fulfillment of humankind's

potential”

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SECEUR is a non-profit consulting foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It was

founded by International Business Administration students in 2007, and currently has

35 active members. Students provide advice to non-profits to gain experience in

consultancy and help society.

SECEUR‟s mission is to provide guidance to social enterprises to operate more

efficiently and effectively. Through this the association seeks to guarantee the

sustainability of non-profit organizations and increase the social awareness of the

professionals of tomorrow.

Website: http://www.seceur.com/

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The Student Representation (SR) is an independent organization that serves as an intermediary between the IBA & BA student bodies and the academic staff. SR‟s

mission is to improve the quality of the education at the Rotterdam School of

Management. We try to achieve this via feedback exchange between the

students and the faculty members. During the academic year, there are discussions

held with professors/coordinators and programme management on various

course-related issues and general topics, such as the organization of the 7th

trimester.

Next to it, the SR organizes other related activities besides the main activity: Program advisory: to improve the programs as a whole (Examination & Tutoring, 7th

trimester and General Studies) Professor Awards: Where professors are getting honored for their work during the academic year. Second Reader: A platform where students can sell/buy second hand books.

NewSRoom: the online magazine Lunch with Professors: to get to know your teachers in an informal way

Website: http://www.rsmsr.nl/

“to improve the education environment within RSM.”

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EDS is the oldest debating society in the Netherlands; it was founded in 1989 in

Rotterdam when it was created out of great enthusiasm for debating stemming

from the founders‟ experiences at DAPDI, which Erasmus still organises every year.

The Erasmus Debating Society is the best place for all people to learn how to speak

confidently, give thorough analyses on all subjects and most of all: how to have fun

while debating! It is one of the most successful Dutch debating societies, with ESL

champions at the European Championships 2001 in Ljubljana, 2003 in Zagreb and

2005 in Cork and ESL World Champions in 2006 in Dublin.

Every Monday we have a debate evening consisting of two debating rounds (18:45

T3-16) and a social drink afterwards.

Website: http://www.debate.nl/

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"The New Fashion Society (NFS) represents a young and fresh community with creativity as its underplaying foundation.

Its mission is to raise awareness of the opportunities in the luxury and

fashion industry, and to build a platform where fashion- and art-minded students from all disciplines are brought together through a

variety of creative, inspiring, and elegant events.

NFS gives access to a fun and educational outlet through fashion,

brings a challenging field to the community at Erasmus University and

connects the business side to creative and artistic facets of fashion."

Website: http://www.newfashionsociety.com/

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With 6,500 members, including more than a 1,000

international students, STAR is the largest student ruled

study association in Europe.

STAR provides students with the opportunity to get into contact with their

fellow students, their study, and a broad range of companies. This is

facilitated by the great amount of activities organized by numerous

committees and Master Study Clubs and many projects to participate in.

Website: http://www.rsmstar.nl/

“To enrich the life of RSM students”

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The Financial Study association Rotterdam (FSR) is the study association for

students Finance, Accounting and Controlling of the Erasmus University

Rotterdam. In total, the FSR has around 1700 members. The goal of the FSR is to

create a link between theory - as it is taught in universities - and the versatile

financial world in practice.

This is accomplished by organizing various prestigious activities like the

International Banking Cycle, International Research Project and The Corporate

Finance Competition. Other activities include workshops, company visits, study trips and company drinks.

Website: http://www.fsr.nl/en/

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B&R Beurs is the student investment society of Erasmus University Rotterdam. We are

recognized as an education-complementary society by the university. We shape

this purpose by different means such as the B&R Academy, where new members

are taught about the financial world by veteran members of the society and guest

lecturers. Then, this knowledge is broadened by a number of readings, workshops,

classes, guest speakers and company in-house days. Furthermore, every year the

society organizes an investment competition with real money.

B&R Beurs has a variety of members with more than 25 nationalities. When you have an interest in investing or the financial world in general, B&R Beurs is the right

place for you.

Website: http://www.bnrbeurs.nl/

“Help members learn about investing”

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With over 700 members, the Marketing Association EUR is one of the biggest and most innovative Marketing Associations of the Netherlands.

Every year we organize various events and projects targeted at the students of the

Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) and Erasmus School of Economics (ESE).

Our events are organized for all marketing-minded students, so not only master

students.

Our events serve several objectives; education, internationalization, career and

social life. Therefore, if you are interested in marketing you will always find an

interesting event on our calendar! If you would like to know more about our events

in particular, please find more information under Activities.

Website: http://www.emaa.nl/

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With over 4500 members, the EFR is one of the most active and most professional faculty associations of the Netherlands.

Each year we organise various activities and events for students of the Erasmus

School of Economics, as well as other students of the Erasmus University.

Among other things, we offer the cheapest books, provide study support, and

organise social events to help students feel at home in Rotterdam. We also help

prepare you for the labour market, bring you in touch with your future employer, and enhance your student experience.

“To bridge the gap between theory and practice”

Website http://www.efr.nl/

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Faculty Association Econometrics & Operations Research

Website : http://www.ectrie.nl/

Visit them in the H building (H10-05)

if you have any questions!

FAECTOR is the faculty association for aspiring econometricians at Erasmus University Rotterdam, and one of two faculty associations at Erasmus School of

Economics (ESE). Our mission is to enrich the student experience of all

econometricians, in the broadest sense of the word.

As FAECTOR, we strive to fulfill this ambition by organizing the largest and most

diverse portfolio of projects and events available to students of Econometrics

in the Netherlands. Now, in 2014, we are the largest and most prestigious association for Econometrics students worldwide, with more than ten career

events and many more activities every year.

With successful events like the Quantitative Finance Tour, International

Research Project (IRP) and the National Econometricians Day, FAECTOR is the best way to establish yourself as an aspiring econometrician!

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The Juridische Faculteitsvereniging Rotterdam (JFR), which stands for Law Faculty

Association Rotterdam, is thé association for the students of the Erasmus School of

Law. With over 3000 members, the JFR is one of the biggest and most professional law faculty association in the Netherlands and one of the biggest and oldest

associations at the Erasmus University.

The association organizes several formal and informal activities for its members, all

of which have some judicial relevance. Examples are movie nights, excursion, and

study trips. Besides the formal activities, there is a lot of time for socializing. All members can enjoy free consumptions at the monthly social drink.

Website: www.jfr.nl/english/

Visit JFR in the V building (VB-24)

if you have any questions!

“close the gap between the theories taught in class and the way law is

practiced in the ‘real world”

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ELSA is the word’s largest independent law students’ association.

Website: http://www.elsarotterdam.nl/typo/index.php?id=195

“A just world in which there is respect for human dignity and cultural

diversity”

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The association counts more than 38,000 members, spread over 200

universities located in 42 European countries.

ELSA Rotterdam organizes different law-related activities to bring students closer to the practical side of law. This encompasses guest

lectures, study trips or visits of lawyers‟ offices.

Histartes is the faculty association of the faculty Erasmus School of

History, Culture and Communication (ESHCC).

The goal of the association is to maintain the study interests and to

broaden the perspectives of the students. Specifically, the

association organizes study trips, lectures, excursions, workshops and

much more!

Histartes aims to create a connection between the students and

their study.

Website: http://histartes.nl/

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ELSA is the faculty association for the philosophy faculty at the Erasmus University.

Website: http://www.erarotterdam.nl/over-de-era/

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The association tries to bring faculty students closer together by

organizing monthly drinks and cultural activities (e.g.: movie nights,

study trips ect). It also aims at becoming a link between current

philosophy students and alumni.

The association also arranges book sales at a reduced price.

S.F.V. Cedo Nulli is the study association for the Faculty of Social

Sciences at the Erasmus University Rotterdam.

The association was created in 1979 and comprises many

committees, including an new international committee for non-

Dutch speakers.

S.F.V Cedo Nulli has over a 1000 members and about 100 active

members, organizing activities for students as part of a committee.

Website:

http://www.cedonulli.nl/vereniging/algemeen/

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We hope this helped you make your choice!

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