The cafes are still closed and the terraces are still closed but Amsterdam still gives you the possibility to enjoy some of the most fun bars while taking your food and drinks on the go! The newest hype throughout the Netherlands has to be Gluhwalking. With Gluhwalking you pick out a few locations to visit […]
If you haven’t seen them yet, you have probably been living under a stone or you just came back from vacation. The ‘Swapfiets’ is taking over our capital city since last summer and it was a gift from heaven during the introduction week as everyone could instantly have a proper bike to use. The concept […]
You see them every day and might even have a small talk with them. They provide you with knowledge, food and your necessary caffeine. They are there for you to make your life as a student a little easier. They help you pass your exams, survive that hangover and keep you awake during the lectures. […]
Melanie Mokken studied International Business at the VU University and did a master in Marketing. She joined Aureus in the first year of her study and did several committees from the Amsterdam Marketing Challenge to the Amsterdam Research Project. In the 13/14th year she was part of the Aureus board as career officer. Melanie is […]
The cafes are still closed and the terraces are still closed but Amsterdam still gives you the possibility to enjoy some of the most fun bars while taking your food and drinks on the go! The newest hype throughout the Netherlands has to be Gluhwalking. With Gluhwalking you pick out a few locations to visit […]
Now that the exams are over, it’s time to start fresh for the next semester! Did this week’s exams not go that well? Here are some tips on how to make a good planning, so you can start working hard again next semester! Planning, why? Planning provides an overview and structure. This will give you […]
Getting together with friends has been way harder these past times. No more big house parties, going out for dinner or going to the club. Still, it is important to stay in touch with your friends. Definitely because loneliness among young people has been increasing. Luckily the corona measures are a little less strict now. […]
Let’s Talk Aureus • Episode 1 For the first episode ever of the “Let’s Talk Aureus” podcast, we give you an insight on what it is like to do a board year at Aureus! The blog committee has interviewed two former board members who tell us how they experienced their board year and what they […]
To get a better understanding of the career path of a working individual and the impact one’s degree has on their future, we interviewed Zubair (Zen) Khan. Zubair is a working professional with a great deal of experience in business and a history of studying at the Vrije Universiteit. Khan told us about his professional […]
Are you looking for a new job or internship? Then there is a big chance you will have to write a motivation letter. Writing a motivation letter might sound difficult, but if you know what you are doing it is actually quite easy. Luckily for you Aureus has your back. In this blog, we will […]
We all know how important it is to have a good study spot, to be able to gain the knowledge needed to pass your exams. Too much noise may have you struggle with your concentration, while too little light can strain your eyes. In this blog we’ll be giving you some tips on how to […]
We have started 2021! To start fresh, we have come up with a few healthy recipes to build up your resistance again. This way, you can still get your daily dose of veggies and protein during the lockdown and quarantine. All of these recipes are high in protein and contain lots of healthy nutrients. Bye-bye […]
For this week’s blog we gave the word to Nadine Gronert, the Career Officer of the 64th board of Aureus. Read further to find out how she looks back on this amazing opportunity. Who are you? Hi, I’m Nadine, currently living in Manila, Philippines and recently turned 30 (yuck!). I was part of the 2012-2013 […]
Music is an essential part of our daily lives, we hear all kinds of songs throughout the day. Whether it be listening to the new Drake songs during your commute or just putting on some classical music while studying. It has become ingrained in our routines and most people automatically put it on their playlist […]
Happy new year! 2021 has finally arrived, 2020 hasn’t been our year: the pandemic hit hard, but the vaccine is here so there is some positivity ahead of us! With that being said, this is the perfect time to think about new year’s resolutions! Even if you don’t believe in them, you can set yourself […]
The graduates development program is one of the committees of study association Aureus. This golden committee organizes multiple events throughout the year to raise money. During three weeks in July, the committee and 10 participants will take a trip and conduct volunteer work during the week. Past years, GDP has been to South Africa, Uganda, […]
